WELCOME TO THE MIGHTY EIGHTH BIRTHPLACE CHAPTER!

  

       B-17 RESTORATION WITH THE RESTORATION TEAM THE IN MAIN MUSEUM DISPLAY AREA

MONTHLY MEETINGS:  The Birthplace Chapter of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, at 175 Bourne Avenue in Pooler, GA  Take exit 102 on I-95 toward Garden City.  Turn toward Garden City at the bottom of the ramp on Highway 80 and then make a left  turn at the first light after the Interstate ramps.

These evenings begin at 5:30 pm with a social hour and cash bar.  At 6:30 we convene the monthly meeting with a brief ceremony featuring the lighting of candles in memory of our fallen comrades and serve a buffet dinner ($15 per person.) 

This is followed by the introduction of a guest speaker or other featured event. Our monthly meetings normally
end before 9 pm.

Reservations are required.  For reservations, please call Carolyn Steigmeier at (914) 787-9542 or email her at Steigmeier@aol.com before 5 PM on the Sunday before the Tuesday Dinner Meeting. 

CONTRAILS:  The Chapter publishes a monthly newsletter, "Contrails" which is mailed or emailed to all paid up members. Please click on the button below to see an example (the July 2016 edition of Contrails) of this informative publication.  (Hint: Allow time to load and zoom out to 100% for best viewing.  Scroll to see additional pages.)

Contrails Example

MEMBERSHIP:  Membership in the Chapter is open to everyone who supports the heritage of the "Mighty Eighth!".  You can join at any of our monthly meetings or by printing and mailing the application form along with your annual dues check for $20.00.  Click on the link below to open a printable copy of the application form. 

CHAPTER APPLICATION FORM

EIGHTH AIR FORCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY:  Members of the Chapter are encouraged to join the Eighth Air Force Historical Society.  The link below will take you to the society's website for full information:

Mighty Eighth Historical Society

MIGHTY EIGHTH AIR FORCE MUSEUM:   A major achievement of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society and our Birthplace Chapter, the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum opened its doors on May 14, 1996.  The museum preserves for all Americans the stories of courage, character and patriotism displayed by the men and women of the Eighth Air Force from World War II to the present.  The museum treasures and teaches these values for all generations.  It's central vision is to sustain our cultural heritage, support a lifelong character education, and to be a center of community engagement.  Please visit the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum Website for comprehensive information.

Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum

 
VOLUNTEERS: The Birthplace Chapter is the main source of volunteer support for the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum.  The photograph above depicts the restoration of the "City of Savannah", a B-17 acquired for the museum from the Smithsonian in Washington.  Members of the chapter restored and maintain this aircraft in its original condition to create one of the most significant exhibits in the museum.  Our volunteers also perform many other vital services for the museum and the Eight Air Force Historical Society. 

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