Explore everything WWI

A year into Russia’s war on Ukraine, join Saint Javelin founder Christian Borys and artist Chris Shaw along with Curator Patricia Cecil in conversation on art, faith and mobilization. Ticketed reception prior to program.

Abraham Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson both fought for American democratic ideals. But the way they each chose to address race had serious consequences and left unfinished business. Join us for a conversation at 7 p.m., with free reception at 6 p.m.

Living History volunteers focus on the technology developed before and during WWI on the battlefield, hospital ward and home front. Come ask questions!

Did T.E. Lawrence achieve his ambition to be a great writer? Scholar Philip Neale navigates the checkered history of Lawrence of Arabia’s famous autobiography and other compositions.

Marie and Pierre Curie’s romance in 1891 heralded the dawn of a new scientific era. Author Lauren Redniss explores Marie Curie’s life and loves as the most famous scientist of WWI.

Gather for drinks and general revelry with The Modernists this month at Restless Spirits.

Continue the long connection between WWI and Scouting with Scout Day at the Museum and Memorial! Admission is $5 for Scouts and Scout Leaders in uniform. This event is made possible through the generous support of Dr. Doug and Barbara Cusick and Family.

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 James P. Gregory, Jr. explores the little-known story of the other sixteen doughboys who took part in the WWI battle made famous by Sgt. Alvin York.

Weapons technology developed dramatically in the 50 years before WWI, but communications technology failed to keep pace. Dr. Dirk Ringgenberg explores the ramifications on the Great War.

Wreaths Across America volunteers will lay wreaths on Memorial Courtyard to remember the fallen and to honor those who serve.

Gather for drinks and general revelry with The Modernists this month at Third Street Social.

The Wichita Grand Opera performs “All is Calm”, a concert retelling of the 1914 Christmas Truce when parts of the Western Front fell quiet…until there was song.