Amid early tremors of war in Europe, British captain Robert F. Scott set off for the South Pole. Historian Edward J. Larson shows how Scott’s expedition ushered in a new era of Antarctic, polar and climate science.
Panel and reception
Tuesday, Feb. 20 | 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. program
Lincoln and Wilson both led the U.S. through wars with global impact, but their respective visions for democracy were vastly different – and both left promises unfulfilled. Panel discussion and reception.
Opening late February, "The Little War" peeks into the dramatic changes to the lives of children when world war broke out. Members, preview the exhibition before it opens to the public!
Explore recent archaeological investigations that uncovered historical sites that shed new light on the exploits of T. E. Lawrence, Emir Feisal and Bedouin warriors during the 1916-18 Arab Revolt.
This month, learn from living historians about the technology invented and developed around the Great War for the battlefield, the hospital ward and the home front.
Lindsey Roy (Exhibition Honorary Chair for "Bespoke Bodies") speaks on adaptation and perseverance from her life experience with limb loss and lung transplants. Book signing to follow.
Teachers, join us for this Professional Learning webinar introducing a new C3 Inquiry designed to help your students learn about the origins of WWI. PL certificates provided afterwards.
The word “Chrismukkah” burst into U.S. pop culture in a 2003 episode of “The O.C.”, but the hybrid holiday existed long before the Fox television show ever aired.
Willa Cather’s 1922 novel “One of Ours” explores the destiny of a grandchild of the pioneers, whose yearnings impel him toward the front lines of WWI. Join The Modernists plus special guest for a book discussion.
Continue the long connection between WWI and scouting at the Museum and Memorial! Admission is $5 for Scouts and Scout Leaders (from all scouting organizations) in uniform.
(CANCELED due to winter weather) The Living History Volunteers teach you the basic training that will help you win the war – from drill to first aid to cooking with what the army gave you.
Historian and scholar Dr. Christopher Rose sprints through the diplomatic, cultural and martial tangles that shaped the Middle East in the early 20th century.