EVENTS

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.

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 (more info TBA)

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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MILITARY WEEKEND - Fri, Sat, Sun OCTOBER 1 -3 2021

Fri Oct 1 / 10AM - 4PM: Camp Toccoa open for visitors

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

- Robert von Zeppelin will have unique WWII uniforms on display at the 517th Barrack

- Project C47 Team will work on the C47

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Saturday Oct 2nd / 6:30 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

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Preregistration recommended

Online registration active.com

Mail-in registration (must be postmarked by 9/15/21)

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9AM - 1PM: The National Forest Service will be in and around the Pavilion with "Smokey the Bear"

10AM - Noon: John Hewitt will sign his book, "Broken Wings: A Brother Left Behind" in the Pavilion. The book covers the life of his father James Hewitt who was one of the original instructors at Camp Toccoa. James Hewitt was in the original class of paratroopers at Ft. Benning in 1941. Books are available for purchase at the Camp Toccoa gift shop.

1PM - 3PM: Jason Wetzel will sign his book, "Georgia POW Camps in World War II" in the pavilion. Camp Toccoa was used as a POW camp. The book is available for purchase at the Camp Toccoa bookstore. 

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

- Robert von Zeppelin will have unique WWII uniforms on display at the 517th Barrack

- Project C47 Team will work on the C47

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

8:00-9AM:  Memorial Service to close the Currahee Military Weekend in the Pavilion

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VETERAN'S DAY CEREMONY - Thursday, November 11, 2021 /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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