Discount Admission
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Scout Day 2025

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.

Living History
Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

(CANCELED) Day in the Life: Basic Training

From drill to first aid to cooking with what the army gave you, the Living History Volunteers will teach you the lessons that soldiers and civilians needed to know in basic training.

Ceremony
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 | 11 a.m.

Wreaths Across America 2024

Along with concurrent ceremonies across the nation, Wreaths Across America volunteers will lay wreaths on Memorial Courtyard to remember the fallen and honor those who serve.

Film Screening
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 | 11 a.m.

Film Screening: "Joyeux Noël"

It’s our annual holiday screening of the 2005 Oscar-nominated film “Joyeux Noël,” the story of the 1914 Christmas Truce between opposing soldiers on the Western Front.

Living History
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Day in the Life: The Holidays in 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!

Presentation
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. Central

Life After War: Sgt. York’s Pall Mall Paradise

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.

Reading and crafts
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Story Time: The Perfect Christmas Tree

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.

Online workshop
Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 | 6-7 p.m.

Teacher Workshop: War and Morality

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.

Shopping
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 | 5-7 p.m.

Member Holiday Market

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

Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Blood Drive

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.

Lecture
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 - 6:30 p.m.

Patience, Peninsula and Petroleum: Abd al-Aziz ibn Saud

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.