Aviation History & Technology Center

08/01/2026

07/10/2026

AHTC is closing at 2:30PM today, July 10, due to severe downpours. Blue Skies Ahead

07/03/2026

AHTC is closing at 3:00PM today (July 3) due to lightning. We'll be back open for FreedomFest tomorrow at 3PM.

06/14/2026

Due to the predicted arrival of heavy thunderstorms, AHTC will be closing early today (June 14) at 3:30PM for the safety of our team and guests. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you soon.

Blue Skies!

06/07/2026

AHTC is closing early today (Sunday June 7) due to the ongoing rain. Blue Skies Ahead!

05/25/2026

We at AHTC hope you have a a safe and thoughtful Memorial Day. Amongst the family gatherings, Summer kickoff parties, and maddening sales, we encourage you to reflect and remember the meaning of Memorial day.

Never forget their sacrifices and live each day striving to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

04/05/2026

AHTC will be closed today APRIL 5, 2026. Our crew is busy helping the Easter Bunny (call sign HOPALOT) fly around and spending time with their families. Happy Easter!

04/04/2026

Herc Yeah! We’re closing out Aviation Heritage Week and doing so with a true legend—the C-130 Hercules (and a T-shirt giveaway that proudly shows your enthusiasm for the Herc with retro style)

First flown in 1954 and still rolling off the production line in 2026, the C-130 represents one remarkably long, history-making, continuous production. Even more impressive? Even after over 70 years, it was named the “Coolest Thing Made in Georgia” in 2025—a testament to its lasting impact both globally and right here at home.
For generations, this aircraft hasn’t just been an observer to history… it’s been right in the middle of so much history. Built right next door to the Aviation History & Technology Center, the C-130 has carried hope, power, and innovation to every corner of the globe.

But here’s the question:
What moment best defines the legacy of the C-130?
Is it:
✈Snatching satellites out of the sky mid-air?
✈Delivering critical supplies during the Siege of Khe Sanh?
✈Landing on an aircraft carrier against all odds?
✈ Evacuating refugees during the fall of Saigon?
✈The unmatched firepower of the AC-130 gunship?
✈ Or something else entirely?

👇 We want to hear from you!
Drop one of our suggestions or your own in the comments on this post and tell us which mission or moment you think stands above the rest. The comment with the MOST LIKES by next Friday (April 10 at 3PM) will win a custom C-130 T-shirt! Share this challenge with your crew and get them to help you win this limited edition shirt only from AHTC.

Let’s celebrate the aircraft that continues to define strength, versatility, and service—both around the world and right here at home.