Bunking
In!
Experience a Night at the
Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum
Learn
what it would have been like to be a member of the Eighth
Air Force during World War II; dinner and a mission briefing
will kick off the night.
Experience
the Museum at night with a unique tour by Rosie the Riveter,
learn the techniques of a bombing mission, explore the combat
gallery by flashlight and relax while watching a movie before
bedtime.
Airmen
& airwomen will be called to breakfast by an authentic
bugle call! Breakfast will be served in the Pub
before an activity to learn about downed airmen in the Memorial
Gardens. Participants will receive personalized dog tags at
their debriefing before returning home.
Bunking
inn begins at 5:45 pm and ends the following morning at 9:00
am. Reservations are required and spaces are limited in each
sleepover night. Bring your sleeping bag and explore the Museum
as it has never been explored before! This experience is great
for children ages 5 through 12.
| Friday
5:45pm |
Arrival
& Check in |
| 6:00pm |
Mission
Briefing and Dinner in the Pub: Fish & Chips,
Hot dog & chips or Chicken Fingers & chips, Dessert
& Beverage |
| 7:00pm |
Experience
with Rosie the Riveter: Learn about World War II &
the Eighth Air force |
| 9:00pm |
Learn
the Techniques of Bombing a city. A hands on activity-
Create and build a city and execute a bombing mission
with M&Ms! |
| 10:00pm |
Flashlight
Scavenger hunt |
| 10:30pm |
Snack
& Movie Time
Snacks of Cookies, liquorish, Hershey bars, Beverages
of Fruit drinks and water |
| 12:30am |
Lights
Out! If it is a co-ed night at the Museum:
Boys will sleep in the colonial Group inc., Art Gallery
Girls will sleep in the High Wycombe room
Restrooms are located near each room |
| 7:00am |
Wake-up
Call & Breakfast: A continental style breakfast will
be served in the Pub of Muffins, pastries, fruit
& cereal |
| 7:30am |
Escape
& Evasion in the memorial gardens
Educational activity to learn the activities of downed
airmen |
| 8:30am |
Mission
debriefing
Participants will receive individualized dog tags |
| 9:00am |
Departure
from museum: Participants will receive a free admission
pass to return to the museum as well as a coupon for purchases
in the museum’s gift store |
Please
contact Heather at 912-748-8888 or at education@mightyeighth.org
for more information or to book your night at the Museum!
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