Upcoming Events
Volunteer Reception
Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 / 1 PM to 3 PM - Volunteer opportunities include serving as tour guides, assisting with special programs, working with maintenance personnel and assisting with public relations. A tour of the site will also be offered. 706-655-5870.
65th Commemorative Ceremony for FDR
Monday, Apr 12, 2010 / 11 AM to 12:30 PM - Pay tribute to President F.D. Roosevelt on the anniversary of his death at the Little White House. This event includes the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard, music by the U.S. Army Infantry Center Band and a speaker. Please call for more information.
Commemorating Earth Day at Roosevelt’s Little White House
Thursday, Apr 22, 2010 / 10 AM to 5 PM - We proud to carry on FDR’s legacy of conservation, recycling and stewardship of our natural resources by commemorating Earth Day with handout activities for children and adults alike. $5-$8. 706-655-5870. Handicap Accessible.
Traveling Exhibits in May
Saturday, May 1, 2010 until Sunday, May 30, 2010 / 9 AM to 5 PM - "Parallel Journeys" comes in the month of May to tell the stories of teenagers who were often victims of the brutal conflict of World War II and the Holocaust and of the White Rose resistance group.
Swim the Warm Spring - Dip Into The Past
Three days in May and then again in September you can swim in the historic pools built by President F.D. Roosevelt as a place for therapy. Normally kept empty for preservation, the shallow pools will be filled with naturally warm spring water.
Annual Rosie the Riveter and D-Day Observance
During the 1940s, an unprecedented number of women responded to government encouragement to fill factory jobs left vacant by men during World War II. Join actress and teacher Carol Cain as she portrays these women collectively known as “Rosie The Riveter." $5-$8. 706-655-5870. Handicap Accessible.
Operation Heartfelt: Care Packages
Show support for our troops overseas. With Operation Stars and Stripes, we are collecting care-package items such as playing cards, travel games, sudoko and word search books, new or gently used CD's and DVD's, beef jerky, trail mix, dried fruit, and powder drink mixes in individual servings. Bring two or more items from the list and receive special admission rate. $5-$8. 706-655-5870. Handicap Accessible.
Remembering World War II -- Operation Market Garden
Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 / 10 AM - 3 PM - Veterans of major campaigns from WWII will be here to meet visitors. Kelly's Zeroes' living-history organization will feature displays and exhibits regarding Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne operation in history and much more.
Pearl Harbor Remembered
We will not forget those who served our country during World War II. You are invited to spend time with survivors of Pearl Harbor and hear their extraordinary stories. Kelly's Zeroes, a WWII living history organization, will exhibitequipment used by our soldiers in WWII. $4-$7. 706-655-5870. Handicap Accessible. For more information go to www.kellyszeroes.com,
The Honor Tree - A Photographic Memorial for our Nation’s Soldiers
Saturday, Dec 4, 2010 & Sunday, Dec 5, 2010 / 9 AM - 5 PM - Adorn our three living Virginia Pines from Emfinger Farms with photographs of those who have served, or are serving, our nation’s armed forces. These Honor Trees will be placed in the museum through Christmas. Bring copies, not originals because they cannot be returned. Include on the back any memorial message. $5-$8. 706-655-5870. (www.emfingerfarms.com) Handicap Accessible.
The Victory Tree- A Photographic Memorial for our Nation’s Soldiers
Saturday, Dec 4, 2010 & Sunday, ec 5, 2010 / 9 AM - 5 PM - Adorn our three living Virginia Pines from Emfinger Farms with photographs of those who have served, or are serving, our nation’s armed forces. These Honor Trees will be placed in the museum through Christmas. Bring copies, not originals because they cannot be returned. Include on the back any memorial message. $5-$8. 706-655-5870. Handicap Accessible.
