Events

History is brought to life in this family-friendly program in which guests of all ages are invited to handle Great War artifacts.

The Salvation Army made doughnuts in WWI to help boost morale. “Dough-not” miss your chance to enjoy the sweet treats on National Doughnut Day.

Western University, the sole historically black university (HBCU) in Kansas, was hailed as the “Tuskegee of the West.” Scholar Bernard Harris delves into its contributions to the U.S. Army in WWI.

Teachers, join us for a one-hour professional development session following the “Victory in Vocation: Western University in WWI” lecture.

Kick off North America’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ celebrations with this virtual symposium tracing football’s rise as a global phenomenon, starting from the early 20th century.

Join us on a walking tour series that carves through the history of the Museum and Memorial! On this tour, explore the original home of the Liberty Memorial Association’s former president R. A. Long.

On June 27, 1918 a German U-boat intentionally torpedoed a Canadian hospital ship – eventually leading to the formation of today’s International Criminal Court. Author Nate Hendley dives into the details of an event that continues rippling international law.

Teachers, join us to explore how Americans from varied backgrounds served, sacrificed and shaped the nation during WWI. Engage with primary sources, personal accounts and practical classroom strategies.

A Summer 2026 digital professional learning opportunity to assist teachers in integrating stories of athletes and WWI – the courage, sacrifice, and social change spurred on by the Great War – in their classrooms.

Celebrate a century of educators who have used the National WWI Museum and Memorial as a place of learning and inspiration.

The worldwide scouting movement began in the years leading up to the Great War. On Scout Day at the Museum and Memorial, Scouts and Scout Leaders receive $5 admission.

Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100! During Christopher Robin's birthday month, celebrate and learn more about the real-life WWI bear who inspired the “tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff” with an educational extravaganza for all ages.

Immerse yourself in the lives of ordinary Parisians enduring extraordinary circumstances in this year’s battlefield tour, hosted in conjunction with the Museum and Memorial’s newest exhibition "Paris at War."

The session explores debates around conscription, civil liberties, and voluntary service, placing students at the center of this historic decision-making.

Explore how laws and communities fulfilled or failed on the promise that “all men are created equal.”