BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Florida's Forgotten Coast - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Florida's Forgotten Coast REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231126 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20201111T162941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T210957Z UID:10000318-1698710400-1700956799@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Special Exhibit: Honoring Native American Servicemen and Code Talkers DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is excited to announce a special exhibit honoring Native American Servicemen. This exhibit will open Tuesday\, October 31 and will be on display at the museum until Saturday\, November 25\, 2023.  November is National Native American Heritage Month\, and the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum salutes their service and sacrifice. The museum and exhibit is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm and there is no charge for admission. The museum will be closed Thursday\, November 24 for Thanksgiving. \n“During World War I and World War II\, hundreds of American Indians joined the United States armed forces and used words from their traditional tribal languages as weapons. The United States military asked them to develop secret battle communications based on their languages—and America’s enemies never deciphered the coded messages they sent. “Code Talkers\,” as they came to be known after World War II\, are twentieth-century American Indian warriors and heroes who significantly aided the victories of the United States and its allies. \nThe Code Talkers’ role in war required intelligence and bravery. They developed and memorized a special code. They endured some of the most dangerous battles and remained calm under fire. They served proudly\, with honor and distinction. Their actions proved critical in several important campaigns\, and they are credited with saving thousands of American and allies’ lives.” \n(Source: The National Museum of the American Indian). \nVisitors are invited to come to the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum during this special exhibit and learn about the Native Americans\, including members of the Choctaw\, Navajo\, Cherokee\, Pima\, Comanche and other nations\, that served their country in World War II. Discover the story of the Code Talkers\, who used their unbreakable code based on their native tongues to help defeat the enemy. Hear the stories of the seven Medal of Honor Recipients in WWII that were Native American. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/special-exhibit-honoring-native-american-servicemen-and-code-talkers/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Special-Exhibit-Honoring-Native-American-Servicemen-and-Code-Talkers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20211209T144207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T183806Z UID:10000831-1693267200-1696118399@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Special Exhibit: Battle of Midway and Doolittle's Raiders DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit about the Battle of Midway and Doolittle’s Raiders. This exhibit will open Tuesday\, August 29 and will be on display at the museum until Saturday\, September 30. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission\, but donations are gladly accepted. \nThe Battle of Midway was the inflection point in the fortunes of the US and the Empire of Japan. The failures of US Intelligence in December of 1941 to anticipate the Pearl Harbor attack were replaced by the huge success in identifying Midway as Japan’s next target. The destruction of many of the Japanese ships that carried out the Pearl Harbor attack was a much needed boost for US morale. In addition\, this exhibit will cover how many of these ships have recently been discovered thanks to 21st century technology. Their power and menace are still visible in the images taken of them almost 80 years after their demise. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/camp-gordon-johnston-wwii-museum-the-battle-of-midway/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/battle-of-midway.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230827 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20230612T202204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T132437Z UID:10001704-1689638400-1693094399@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Special Exhibit on the Atomic Bomb and the End of WWII DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit about the Atomic Bomb and the End of WWII. This exhibit will open Tuesday\, July 18 and will be on display at the museum until Saturday\, August 26. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission\, but donations are gladly accepted. \nIn August of 1945\, an atomic bomb was dropped on the cities of Hiroshima and then Nagasaki. Much has been debated about the decision to develop and use atomic weapons\, but historians generally agree that Germany\, Japan\, and the Soviet Union were well on their way to developing their own\, and both the Allies and the Japanese predicted that the invasion of the Japanese Homeland would have costs millions of lives on both sides. \nOn August 14\, 1945\, the Japanese surrendered without qualifications to the U.S. and preparations began for an official surrender and the end of World War II. On September 2\, the formal surrender documents were signed. This day is celebrated as Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day) in the U.S. \nThis special exhibit commemorates the anniversary of the two bombings that brought WWII to a close. It will explore what made these bombs so destructive\, and how they were kept secret. Also displayed are artifacts relevant to the surrender\, souvenirs from Japan\, photos of post-war Japan and more. Visitors can use a Geiger counter to measure the radioactivity of samples of uraninite and trinitite\, and see vintage film of the aftermath of the bombs in Japan. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/special-exhibit-on-the-atomic-bomb-and-the-end-of-wwii/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/atomic-bomb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230430 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20230316T192242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T192243Z UID:10001363-1680566400-1682812799@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum Remembers the Holocaust DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting an exhibit to remember the Holocaust\, Hitler’s program to commit genocide against those he deemed unworthy\, especially Europe’s Jews.  This exhibit will open Tuesday\, April 4\, and will be on display at the museum until Saturday\, April 29.  The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission\, but donations are gladly accepted. \nBeginning in 1933\, the German Government established prison\, labor\, concentration\, and extermination camps throughout their territories\, including in countries they occupied before and during the war. The arrested and detained groups included Roma\, Communists\, Jehovah’s Witnesses\, homosexuals\, the disabled\, and especially Jews. Some 12 million people perished in the more than 44\,000 facilities\, ghettos\, and killing fields across Europe\, including 6 million Jews. The Museum acknowledges the need for all citizens to understand this dark period of history\, what caused it\, who perpetrated it\, and how some resisted and fought their captors. Eyewitnesses such as survivors and the soldiers that liberated these camps are aging and dying\, but many have told their stories. Visitors are invited to see this sobering exhibit and help our society remember those victims of atrocity\, prejudice\, and hate. \nThe internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. It marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. And this year will be remembered on Wed\, Apr 19\, 2023. \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle\, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information\, contact the museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. \n     URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/camp-gordon-johnston-wwii-museum-remembers-the-holocaust/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Camp-Gordon-Johnston-WWII-Museum-Remembers-the-Holocaust-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20230214T151608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T185347Z UID:10001337-1677582000-1680368400@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum honors Canines and Cartoonists DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting two special exhibits throughout the month of March – one to honor our country’s canine military veterans and the other to recognize the role of cartoonists in WWII.  These exhibits will open Tuesday\, February 28\, and will be on display at the museum until Saturday\, April 1.  The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission\, but donations are gladly accepted. \nNational K9 Veterans Day\, March 13\, is a day set aside to honor and commemorate the service and sacrifices of the American military and working dogs throughout history. Dogs served in many capacities in wartime\, including in WWII\, as messengers and sentry dogs. However\, did you know that they were also trained for mine and explosive detection\, finding injured soldiers\, and flushing enemy troops from hidden spaces? Dogs’ keen sense of smell and acute hearing made them valuable assets in war and today for national security. This exhibit will recognize the important service that they loyally performed during WWII. \nDuring WWII\, the press was essential for keeping the public informed in wartime\, but cartoonists and cartoons played a unique role in bringing the war to citizens. The cartoon figure and possibly America’s earliest meme\, Kilroy\, is actually engraved on the WWII Memorial in the National Mall in Washington\, DC.  Camp Gordon Johnston Museum will share images of familiar characters like Private Snafu\, Donald Duck\, Willie and Joe\, and Kilroy\, who all play a prominent part in WWII history. The exhibit will also present the works of cartoonists like Bill Maudlin and Dave Breger and the animated works by Disney and Warner Brothers that served as both propaganda for citizens and training for servicemen. \nFunded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/camp-gordon-johnston-wwii-museum-honors-canines-and-cartoonists-2/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/War-Dogs-and-their-handlers-snatch-a-few-minutes-of-much-needed-rest.-The-Armys-War-Dogs-are-trained-by-the-Remount-Service-Quartermaster-Corps.-Circa-1944.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221030 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20220909T211906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T211906Z UID:10001055-1664841600-1667087999@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Special Exhibit on the Guadalcanal Campaign DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit on the Guadalcanal Campaign in the Pacific Theatre. This exhibit will be on display at the museum from Tuesday\, October 4 until Saturday\, October 29.  The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission\, but donations are gladly accepted. \nOperation Watchtower\, which was the campaign in the Solomon Islands\, including the effort to control Guadalcanal (Aug 1942- Feb 1943) was the first offensive campaign against the Japanese in WWII. By mid 1942 the Japanese empire controlled a vast area of the Pacific Ocean and planned a large airfield on Guadalcanal\, which would have presented a direct risk to the supply route between the US and the Eastern coast of Australia\, interfering with plans to use Australia as a staging point for operations against New Guinea and against the huge Japanese base at Rabaul in the New Britain Islands. The Guadalcanal Campaign\, in conjunction with the Battle of Midway (June 1942)\, is considered a turning point in the war and a key to eventual victory over the Japanese. Come learn more about this fascinating history at this special exhibit October 4-29 at Camp Gordon Johnston Museum. \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located at 1873 Hwy 98 West\, directly across from the very beach where the beach assault training occurred in 1942-1943. Carrabelle Beach was the site of many practice beach assault landings. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/special-exhibit-on-the-guadalcanal-campaign/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Special-Exhibit-on-the-Guadalcanal-Campaign.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221002 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20220823T181716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T181716Z UID:10001008-1662422400-1664668799@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Special Exhibit on Operation Market Garden: A Bridge Too Far DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit on Operation Market Garden. This exhibit will be on display at the museum from Tuesday\, September 6 until Saturday\, October 1.  The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission\, but donations are gladly accepted. \nOperation Market Garden (September 17th – 27th\, 1944) was the attempt to establish control of the bridge over the Rhine at Arnhem on the border of Germany and the Netherlands. This involved the combined efforts of the First Allied Airborne and the XXX Corps of the British 2nd Army. The battle was unsuccessful for a variety of reasons\, including the dependence on a single raised highway the ground forces had to use to link up with airborne troops (US\, British and Polish) dropped at the three bridges. \nThis exhibit presents the military commanders from both the Allied and the German forces\, and presents information of the Horsa and Waco gliders\, as well as the Douglas C47 Skytrain aircraft used to bring troops and equipment from England. \nThe battle was commemorated in the 1977 film\, “A Bridge Too Far”.  “Band of Brothers”\, a miniseries from HBO in 2001\, also depicted the 101st Airborne’s part in this battle. They landed near Eindhoven and Veghel. \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located at 1873 Hwy 98 West\, directly across from the very beach where the beach assault training occurred in 1942-1943. Carrabelle Beach was the site of many practice beach assault landings. For more information\, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/special-exhibit-on-operation-market-garden-a-bridge-too-far/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Special-Exhibit-on-Operation-Market-Garden-A-Bridge-Too-Far.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220904 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20220630T143213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T181929Z UID:10000964-1657584000-1662249599@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum: Operation Torch Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit on the Campaign in North Africa called Operation Torch. This exhibit will be on display at the museum from Tuesday\, July 12 until Saturday\, September 3. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission\, but donations are gladly accepted. \nOperation Torch (8 Nov 1942) was the first of several campaigns by the Allies in North Africa\, the first large Allied invasion in which the American military participated. It was also the first American airborne operation. North Africa saw the rise of the influence of General George Patton\, and his innovative use of tank warfare. Although the June 6\, 1944 Normandy Invasion is considered to be the iconic amphibious operation\, these tactics were already in use in North Africa. A unit from Camp Gordon Johnston\, the 61st Medical\, was deployed as part of Operation Torch with the First Engineers Special Brigade\, before Camp Gordon Johnston was even fully operational. \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located at 1873 Hwy 98 West\, directly across from the very beach where the beach assault training occurred in 1942-1943. Carrabelle Beach was the site of many practice beach assault landings. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/camp-gordon-johnston-wwii-museum-operation-torch-exhibit/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Operation-Torch.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T163000 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20190115T122759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T155045Z UID:10000026-1647086400-1647102600@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum’s Dice Run DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is excited to announce the return of its Dice Run on Saturday\, March 12\, 2022\, in Carrabelle\, FL as part of the 27th Annual Camp Gordon Johnston Day events. The Camp Gordon Johnston Dice Run will take place immediately following the CGJ Veterans Parade and is a much-needed fundraiser to support the museum’s mission. The funds raised by this event are used to preserve the heritage of the men and women who trained at Camp Gordon Johnston\, to share the stories of those who served in WWII\, as well as honor all our military veterans. \nDuring this fun event\, participants will drive along beautiful coastline US Highway 98 to various checkpoints\, rolling dice at each one. At the end of the day\, participants with the highest and with the lowest combined rolls win prizes. All types of vehicles are welcome to participate. Registration for the Dice Run will be open from 12:00-1:30 PM at Camp Gordon Johnston Museum\, 1873 US Hwy 98\, Carrabelle\, FL directly across from Carrabelle Beach Public Park. The run will conclude by 4:30 PM at American Legion Post #82 in Lanark. Prizes will be awarded for high and low rollers\, door prizes\, and 50-50 raffles. The ticket cost for this event is $15.00 for the rider/driver and $5.00 for each passenger and includes one dice card and great food at the last stop. \nGuests are urged to come to Carrabelle before the Dice Run to enjoy the Veterans Parade either as a participant or a spectator. The parade\, which honors and recognizes military veterans and active-duty military\, will start Saturday\, March 12 at 10:45 AM along US Hwy 98 in downtown Carrabelle. Visitors are also welcome to visit the museum to learn amazing stories of the region’s WWII heroes and see the remarkable artifacts. The museum will be open on Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM. While in Carrabelle\, participants are encouraged to stay for the weekend (or the week) and enjoy a variety of community activities\, attractions\, and restaurants. \nSponsors\, volunteers\, and door prize donors are needed to support these events. Camp Gordon Johnston Association is a 501c3 nonprofit. For more information on the Dice Run\, go to https://www.campgordonjohnston.com/visit/cgj-days/\, the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum Facebook page\, or contact Jim Newton at (260) 341-7291 or Mark Melcher at (850) 228-6477. Funding is provided by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council\, the City of Carrabelle\, and the Camp Gordon Johnston Association. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/dice-run/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dice-Run.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220403 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20220207T160025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T160025Z UID:10000851-1646092800-1648943999@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum honors Canines and Cartoonists DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting two special exhibits to honor our country’s Canine Military Veterans and recognize the Role of Cartoonists in WWII.  These exhibits will open Tuesday\, March 1\, and will be on display at the museum until Saturday\, April 2.  The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. \nNational K9 Veterans Day\, March 13\, is a day set aside to honor commemorate the service and sacrifices of the American military and working dogs throughout history. Dogs served in many capacities in wartime\, including in WWII\, as messengers and sentry dogs\, but did you know that they were also trained for mine and explosive detection\, finding injured soldiers\, and flushing enemy troops from hidden spaces? Dogs’ keen sense of smell and acute hearing made them valuable assets in war and today for national security. This exhibit will recognize the important service that they loyally performed during WWII. \nThe press was essential for keeping the public informed in wartime\, but cartoonists and cartoons played a unique role in bringing the war to citizens. Did you know that the cartoon figure and possibly America’s earliest meme\, Kilroy\, is actually engraved on the WWII Memorial in the National Mall in Washington D.C.? Camp Gordon Johnston Museum will share images of familiar characters like Private Snafu\, Donald Duck\, Willie and Joe\, and Kilroy who all play a prominent part in WWII history. The exhibit will also present the works of cartoonists like Bill Maudlin and Dave Breger\, as well as the animated works by Disney and Warner Brothers that served as both propaganda for citizens and training for servicemen. \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle\, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information\, contact the museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/camp-gordon-johnston-wwii-museum-honors-canines-and-cartoonists/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Pfc.-Rez-P.-Hester-of-the-@Marines​-Seventh-War-Dog-Platoon-on-Iwo-Jima-takes-a-nap-while-his-dog-Butch-stands-guard.-February-1945-National-Archives-Identifier-532542.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20220106T202802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T152246Z UID:10000838-1643673600-1645919999@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Special Exhibit: 476th and the 818th\, Black Amphibious Truck Companies DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of Black History Month\, the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum will present an exhibit on the history of two Black Amphibious Truck Companies\, the 476th and the 818th. These are two of several Amphibious Truck Companies that trained at Camp Gordon Johnston during World War II. This exhibit will open Tuesday\, February 1\, 2022\, and be on display until Saturday\, February 26. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm and there is no charge for admission. \nThe 476th Amphibious Truck Company trained at Camp Gordon Johnston and was deployed with the Marine Corps for the campaign on Iwo Jima. The 818th Amphibious Truck Company also trained at Camp Gordon Johnston and was deployed to Normandy. The members of the 818th also then spent part of the fall of 1944 driving for the Red Ball Express. \nRosters of WWII companies are very difficult to assemble\, and for Black units\, this is particularly challenging. Thanks to the family of the commanding officer of the 818th and the assistance of the National Archives\, partial rosters of both companies have been assembled. The volunteers and staff of the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum will present what they know of these men who served their country with honor in a military that was still segregated. The hope is that the descendants of these soldiers may help the museum to learn more about them and their service. \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle\, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information\, contact the museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/special-exhibit-476th-and-the-818th-black-amphibious-truck-companies/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CGJ-BL.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211128 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20211011T125435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T125512Z UID:10000815-1635811200-1638057599@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum: Special Exhibit Native American Servicemen DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is excited to announce a special exhibit honoring Native American Servicemen. This exhibit will open Tuesday\, November 2\, and will be on display at the museum until Saturday\, November 27. November is National Native American Heritage Month\, and the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum salutes their service and sacrifice. The museum and exhibit are open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm and there is no charge for admission. \n“During World War I and World War II\, hundreds of American Indians joined the United States armed forces and used words from their traditional tribal languages as weapons. The United States military asked them to develop secret battle communications based on their languages—and America’s enemies never deciphered the coded messages they sent. “Code Talkers\,” as they came to be known after World War II\, are twentieth-century American Indian warriors and heroes who significantly aided the victories of the United States and its allies. \nThe Code Talkers’ role in war required intelligence and bravery. They developed and memorized a special code. They endured some of the most dangerous battles and remained calm under fire. They served proudly\, with honor and distinction. Their actions proved critical in several important campaigns\, and they are credited with saving thousands of American and allies’ lives.”\n(Source: The National Museum of the American Indian). \nCome to the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum during this special exhibit and learn about the Native Americans who fought for the United States in World War II. Discover the story of the Code Talkers\, who used their unbreakable code based on their native tongues to help defeat the enemy. \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle\, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information\, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/camp-gordon-johnston-wwii-museum-special-exhibit-native-american-servicemen/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/native-servicemen.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20210809T174252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T175453Z UID:10000789-1629198000-1632589200@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum: Atomic Bomb Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit on the Atomic Bomb.  This exhibit will open Tuesday\, August 17 at 11 am and will be on display at the museum until Saturday\, September 25\, 2021\, at 5 pm.  There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. \nThis special exhibition commemorates the anniversary of the two bombings that brought WWII to a close: the atomic bombs attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. On August 6\, 1945\, the first atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima. A second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on August 9. Much has been debated about the decision to develop and use atomic weapons\, but historians generally agree that Germany\, Japan\, and the Soviet Union were well on their way to developing their own\, and both the Allies and the Japanese predicted that the invasion of the Japanese Homeland (codenamed “Downfall”) would have cost millions of lives on both sides. \nThis exhibit will explore what made these bombs so destructive\, and how they were kept secret.  Come and learn about the people\, the places\, the science\, and the aftermath of this significant event that ended WWII. Visitors can use a Geiger counter to measure the radioactivity of samples of uraninite and trinitite and see vintage films of the aftermath of the bombs in Japan. \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle\, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information\, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/camp-gordon-johnston-wwii-museum-atomic-bomb-exhibit/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/atomic-bomb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20210628T132233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T132233Z UID:10000760-1628431200-1628434800@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum: Holocaust Speaker Series: Resistance DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Holocaust Education Resource Council of Tallahassee\, Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is presenting a series of talks on the Holocaust at Camp Gordon Johnston Museum in Carrabelle. These public speaking events will feature Linda Davey\, Holocaust Historian\, and will coincide with the special exhibit on the Holocaust running July 1-August 14. \nThe Holocaust was the Nazi program to eliminate the Jews of Europe during their reign over Germany from 1933 until their defeat by the Allies in 1945. The Nazi party’s “Final Solution” led to the deaths of 12 million people between 1933 and 1945\, including political opponents\, Roma\, homosexuals\, communists\, and six million Jews\, including one million Jewish children. \nHolocaust Education Resource Council (HERC) is a non-profit 501-c3 in Tallahassee that provides instructional guidance\, support\, and resources for educators who teach the history of the Holocaust and their students\, and educational programs for the community at large about Holocaust education and teaching tolerance. \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle\, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. Carrabelle Beach was the site of many practice beach assault landings. The amphibious training conducted at this site was planned to be the last step before shipping out to England. The museum was established to honor and preserve the heritage of the men and women who trained at Camp Gordon Johnston during WWII. There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. For more information\, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/camp-gordon-johnston-wwii-museum-holocaust-speaker-series-resistance/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/speaker-series.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20210628T132002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T132309Z UID:10000759-1627826400-1627830000@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum: Holocaust Speaker Series: What Happened? DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Holocaust Education Resource Council of Tallahassee\, Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is presenting a series of talks on the Holocaust at Camp Gordon Johnston Museum in Carrabelle. These public speaking events will feature Linda Davey\, Holocaust Historian\, and will coincide with the special exhibit on the Holocaust running July 1-August 14. \nThe Holocaust was the Nazi program to eliminate the Jews of Europe during their reign over Germany from 1933 until their defeat by the Allies in 1945. The Nazi party’s “Final Solution” led to the deaths of 12 million people between 1933 and 1945\, including political opponents\, Roma\, homosexuals\, communists\, and six million Jews\, including one million Jewish children. \nHolocaust Education Resource Council (HERC) is a non-profit 501-c3 in Tallahassee that provides instructional guidance\, support\, and resources for educators who teach the history of the Holocaust and their students\, and educational programs for the community at large about Holocaust education and teaching tolerance. \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle\, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. Carrabelle Beach was the site of many practice beach assault landings. The amphibious training conducted at this site was planned to be the last step before shipping out to England. The museum was established to honor and preserve the heritage of the men and women who trained at Camp Gordon Johnston during WWII. There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. For more information\, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/camp-gordon-johnston-wwii-museum-what-happened-holocaust-speaker-series/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/speaker-series.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20210628T131727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T132342Z UID:10000758-1627221600-1627225200@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum: Speaker Series: Why? Explaining the Holocaust DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Holocaust Education Resource Council of Tallahassee\, Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is presenting a series of talks on the Holocaust at Camp Gordon Johnston Museum in Carrabelle. These public speaking events will feature Linda Davey\, Holocaust Historian\, and will coincide with the special exhibit on the Holocaust running July 1-August 14. \nThe Holocaust was the Nazi program to eliminate the Jews of Europe during their reign over Germany from 1933 until their defeat by the Allies in 1945. The Nazi party’s “Final Solution” led to the deaths of 12 million people between 1933 and 1945\, including political opponents\, Roma\, homosexuals\, communists\, and six million Jews\, including one million Jewish children. \nHolocaust Education Resource Council (HERC) is a non-profit 501-c3 in Tallahassee that provides instructional guidance\, support\, and resources for educators who teach the history of the Holocaust and their students\, and educational programs for the community at large about Holocaust education and teaching tolerance. \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle\, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. Carrabelle Beach was the site of many practice beach assault landings. The amphibious training conducted at this site was planned to be the last step before shipping out to England. The museum was established to honor and preserve the heritage of the men and women who trained at Camp Gordon Johnston during WWII. There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. For more information\, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/camp-gordon-johnston-wwii-museum-why-explaining-the-holocaust/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/speaker-series.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20210706T124909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T124909Z UID:10000773-1625911200-1625932800@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum: Historic Military Vehicle Display DESCRIPTION:The First Florida Chapter\, Military Vehicle Preservation Association will be at the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle for a tour of the new Motor Vehicle Building and their new exhibits. Anyone with an interest in historic military vehicles is welcome to come by to see the vehicles and learn about their preservation. Military vehicle owners\, whether they are MVPA members are not\, are welcome to come and bring their vehicles as well. \nCamp Gordon Johnston Museum is located across from Carrabelle Beach at 1873 Highway 98 West\, Carrabelle 32322. It is located on the site of the second-largest military base in Florida during WWII. The facility trained over 250\,000 troops for amphibious warfare in Europe and the Pacific. There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. \nFor more information\, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/camp-gordon-johnston-wwii-museum-historic-military-vehicle-display/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CGJ.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20210310T021643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T021643Z UID:10000658-1617274800-1621098000@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum Remember the Battle of Okinawa DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum presents a special exhibit on the most violent and costliest campaign of WWII\, the battle to take Okinawa. The exhibit will include historical photos and Marine Corps artifacts\, some of which were recently acquired. The battle started with the Kerama Islands’ capture by the 77th infantry Division on March 26\, 1945\, and ended 98 days later\, on July 2. This effort involved three marine divisions and four infantry divisions making up the Tenth Army\, which had its tactical air force\, and was supported by naval and amphibious commands. The battle cost more lives on both sides than any other campaign in the Pacific. The taking of Okinawa provided a base from which Operation Downfall\, the Japanese mainland invasion\, was to be launched. Operation Downfall\, of course\, was made unnecessary by the surrender of Japan in September of 1945. \nThere is no charge for admission\, but donations are gladly accepted. \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle\, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information\, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/camp-gordon-johnston-wwii-museum-remember-the-battle-of-okinawa/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Camp-Gordon-Johnston-WWII-Museum-Remember-the-Battle-of-Okinawa.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210122 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20201210T213838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T213913Z UID:10000326-1609459200-1611273599@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Special Exhibit: War Crime Trials of German Military and Government Members DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit for the month of January on the War Crime Trials of German military and government members\, of which the Nuremberg Trials are the most well known. This exhibit will open Friday\, January 1\, 2021 at 11 am and will be on display at the museum until January 31 at 5 pm.  The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm and there is no charge for admission. \nFrom November 1945 to October 1946 high ranking members of the German military and government were prosecuted for war crimes and crimes committed against humanity stemming from their actions before and during WWII. During the month of January the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum will present an exhibit about the trials\, covering some of the more notorious defendants such as Hess\, Göring\, Döring\, Jodl and Keitel; the prosecutors\, the charges and the verdicts. The exhibit will include some WWII artifacts whose origin and path to the museum remain shrouded in mystery. \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle\, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information\, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/special-exhibit-war-crime-trials-of-german-military-and-government-members/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Special-Exhibit-War-Crime-Trials-of-German-Military-and-Government-Members.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20200221T165438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T165439Z UID:10000086-1582974000-1582992000@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:WWII Red Ball Express Truck DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle\, FL is hosting a rare opportunity to see a famed WWII Red Ball Express Truck up-close and personal as part of the last day of its African-American Servicemen special exhibit. This piece of hard working history will be on display at the museum on Saturday\, February 29\, from 11 am – 4 pm. The museum will also be screening a movie on the Red Ball Express at 1 pm. \nAfter D-Day\, the Allied military forces made a critical push from Normandy across France. Supply lines were soon stretched to their breaking point. Without ammunition\, fuel and food\, the US Army would have soon been at a standstill. A huge trucking effort called the “Red Ball Express” was created and played a key role in the defeat of the Nazis. Nearly 75 percent of all Red Ball Express drivers were African American. \nThis unique event will close out Camp Gordon Johnston Museum’s month-long exhibit honoring the service of African American soldiers during WWII. There is no charge for this event and admission to the museum is free. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/wwii-red-ball-express-truck/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Soldiers-load-trucks-with-rations-bound-for-frontline-troops.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200201 DTSTAMP:20260429T105546 CREATED:20200108T161555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T161555Z UID:10000071-1578441600-1580515199@www.floridasforgottencoast.com SUMMARY:Special Exhibit: Japanese-American Internment Camps DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum presents a special exhibit on Japanese-American Internment Camps. This exhibit will be on display at the museum until January 31\, 2020.  There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. \nIn the wake of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor\, the US government ordered the internment of more than 120\,000 Japanese Americans. From 1942-1945\, ten American Relocation Camps operated in western states\, including the best known camp\, Manzanar\, now a National Historic Site. The Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum has a month-long exhibit about the life in these camps\, including video\, photographs and even a list of suggested fiction and non-fiction books related to this period in the lives of Japanese Americans during the war. URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/special-exhibit-japanese-american-internment-camps/ LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Special-Exhibit-Japanese-American-Internment-Camps.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum":MAILTO:museum@campgordonjohnston.com GEO:29.8296296;-84.6934403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL 32322 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1873 Hwy 98 W:geo:-84.6934403,29.8296296 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR