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Marietta Honors WWII "Six Triple Eight" Servicewomen
Black History Month event at Old Zion Heritage Museum to celebrate unsung battalion
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Old Zion Heritage Museum in Marietta, Georgia will host a free event on February 22, 2026 to honor the "Six Triple Eight" Battalion, an all-Black Women's Army Corps unit that served in Europe during World War II by sorting and routing mail for American troops. The event at Zion Baptist Church will feature historical artifacts and light refreshments, celebrating the courage and perseverance of these unsung Black women whose service helped shape the nation's military legacy.
Why it matters
The "Six Triple Eight" battalion played a vital yet often overlooked role in World War II, delivering morale-boosting mail to troops at the front lines despite facing segregation and difficult conditions. Honoring their service during Black History Month helps preserve an important chapter of African American history and the military's desegregation.
The details
The "Six Triple Eight" was an all-Black battalion of the Women's Army Corps deployed to Europe during WWII, tasked with the monumental job of sorting and routing mail for American servicemembers. Their service did more than just deliver letters - it provided a crucial connection to home for troops adrift in the theater of war.
- The event will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
- The Old Zion Heritage Museum is hosting the event during Black History Month.
The players
Old Zion Heritage Museum
A museum dedicated to preserving African American history in Marietta, Georgia.
Zion Baptist Church
The location where the event honoring the "Six Triple Eight" battalion will be held.
"Six Triple Eight" Battalion
An all-Black Women's Army Corps unit that served in Europe during World War II by sorting and routing mail for American troops.
What’s next
The Old Zion Heritage Museum encourages attendees to explore the museum after the event to learn more about African American history in Marietta.
The takeaway
Honoring the service and sacrifice of the "Six Triple Eight" battalion during Black History Month helps ensure that the stories of these unsung heroes are not forgotten, and highlights the vital contributions of African American women to the U.S. military's legacy.
