Currahee Military Museum
Currahee Military Museum, in historic downtown Toccoa's restored train depot, is home to the WWII history of approximately 17,000 soldiers that trained at Camp Toccoa to become paratroopers.
The history of 501st, 506th, 511th and 517th Paratrooper Infantry Regiments are on display for visitors to view seven days a week. This museum houses military history for the area's local veterans, Civil War, WWI and WWII. A featured exhibit is a horse stable, built in Aldbourne, England in 1922 that served as housing for Able and Easy Companies.
The focus is on the Paratrooper Infantry Regiment that trained at Camp Toccoa in the early 1940s. More than 17,000 men trained at the camp, which included the 506th, 501st, 511th, 511th, 517th and 295th Ordinance Heavy Maintenance Company.
Info & Amenities
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Hours of Operation
Sunday: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Monday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Facility Amenities
Free Parking, Gift Shop, Guided Tours / Guide Available, Parking on Site, Self-guided Tours
General Information
Family-friendly
Suitable for Ages
All Ages
Events
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Currahee Military Reunion Weekend
10/03/2014 - 10/05/2014
In 1942, the United States government acquired a mountain and the surrounding land in Toccoa, Ga., as a training facility for WWII Paratroopers. The Currahee Military Reunion Weekend serves to honor the men of Camp Toccoa, show appreciation for the sacrifices they made and celebrate their commitment to America.
Meet paratroopers, visit Currahee Military Museum, walk through the stable, run Currahee Mountain and enjoy many activities, displays, parade and other activities.
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