Explore everything WWI

The Living History Volunteer Corps are onsite to share stories of how WWI soldiers and their families celebrated the winter holidays. Bring your curiosity and questions!

Upon returning to the U.S., WWI hero Sgt. Alvin York was gifted a farm in Tennessee, where he lived until his death. Explore his home with Tennessee State Historic Park staff.

A family-friendly craft activity and storybook reading for all: when Ruthie’s father leaves to fight in WWI, she and her mother wonder how to continue the town’s holiday tradition of having the perfect Christmas tree.

Educators attending the 2024 Digital Summit: turn it into seven hours of professional development credit by joining this face-to-face workshop discussing classroom takeaways from the summit.

Museum Members, kick off your holiday shopping at the Museum Store with 20% off all purchases, plus hot cocoa and refreshments.

In recognition of the WWI doctors who first stored blood for future transfusions and the soldiers who gave their blood, you can also donate to support those in need.

The British Royal Navy’s Red Sea Patrol is seldom mentioned in scholarship on T. E. Lawrence and the 1916 Arab Revolt. Historian John Johnson-Allen delves into this significant campaign.

Start off Kansas City Navy Week with an outdoor concert with Navy Band Great Lakes.

Why do people wear poppy pins on Veterans Day (also known as Armistice Day)? Learn the answer with a craft activity and reading of “Where the Poppies Now Grow.”

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the only country named after its ruling family. Dr. Brian Steed examines the rise to power of its first modern king, Abd al-Aziz ibn Saud, in the aftermath of WWI.

Anyone, regardless of military service status or yoga knowledge, is welcome to join the Veterans Yoga Project for a low-impact session that quiets the mind and develops flexibility.

Guests with sensory sensitivities are welcome to explore the Museum and Memorial in a calm, low-stimulating environment in a special three-hour period.

Join us in honoring veterans with special activities and a free public ceremony on the grounds, as well as free admission for veterans/active-duty military and half-price general admission for the public.

A century ago while the Liberty Memorial was still under construction, Kansas Citians laid a time capsule – with great fanfare – within its walls. It is now 2024: what surprises and stories will be unearthed? Tune in live to the unveiling to find out!