EVENTS 2022

Each year Camp Toccoa at Currahee holds four patriotic events in commemoration of the military servicemen and women who have served and sacrificed  for our country.

Kindly check back often for the latest information.

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY- Monday, May 30, 2022/ 11AM 

Open to the public. Presented by local veterans organizations. Sheltered seating is provided in the pavilion. Please plan to arrive at 10:30 AM so you can be seated in time for the beginning of the ceremony.

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D-DAY BANQUET  & RUN - Friday and Saturday,  JUNE 3 & 4 , 2022

Camp Toccoa at Currahee holds a 2 - day special event in commemoration of one of the most significant days in history, D-DAY  --  the invasion of Normandy by the Allies -- where the brave men who trained at Camp Toccoa played an integral role in the success of the mission. 

The weekend kickoffs Friday evening with a Banquet & Silent Auction featuring a guest speaker. 

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Then on Saturday there is the "Currahee Run / Walk 10K"  -- 3 miles up and 3 miles down Currahee Mountain. Experience the course the soldiers of Camp Toccoa experienced while training for their missions.  

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Both events support the on-going and further development of Camp Toccoa. 

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CURRAHEE MILITARY WEEKEND - Events happening at Camp Toccoa

Thurs., Fri, Sat, Sun. Sept. 29th - Oct.2 2022

Thurs. Sept. 29: 1 - 5PM / Fri. Sept. 30: 10 - 4 / Sat. Oct 1. : 7AM - 4PM / Sun. Oct 2: TBA

- Dwain Sayer will have his WWII memorabilia on display in the 517th Barrack / Time TBA

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Saturday Oct 1 / 7 AM - 4PM: Camp Toccoa open for visitors

Currahee Challenge 10K / 5K Run or Walk 

7AM - registration opens

8AM - 5K Walk or Run

9AM - 10K Walk or Run

presented by the Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce. more info

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Preregistration recommended

Online registration runsignup

Mail-in registration  (must be postmarked by 9/14/22)

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Sat. Oct 1 / 6;30 PM Banquet in the Camp Toccoa Pavilion

Guest Speakers: 

Chris Anderson historian from Ambrose Tours (Band of Brothers Tour)

Stephen Sowerby from Aldbourne England original home of the Stables now located at Currahee Military Museum

presented by the Stephens County Historical Society & Currahee Military Museum more info

Sun Oct.3rd / 10AM - 4PM Gift Shop, HQ building and Barracks open for visitors.

8:30AM:  Memorial Service to close the Currahee Military Weekend in the Pavilion

presented by the Stephens County Historical Society & Currahee Military Museum more info

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For more events and happenings during Currahee Military Weekend, please visit:

Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce and The Currahee Military Museum

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VETERAN'S DAY CEREMONY - Friday, November 11, 2022 /11AM

Open to the public. Presented by local veterans organizations. Sheltered seating is provided in the pavilion. Please plan to arrive at 10:30 AM so you can be seated in time for the beginning of the ceremony. Rain or shine.

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Handicapped Transportation provided to and from the parking lot.

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Guest speaker will be Pastor Craig A. Brown (U.S. Army Veteran)

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Lunch will be provided by the Elks Lodge and will be presented at the Lodge starting at 1:00 p.m.

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For more information contact Rick Hack. 706.573.7877

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