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Leading WWI historian Michael S. Neiberg, a member of the Museum and Memorial’s International Academic Advisory Board, reflects on four signposts from the First World War that provide a guide to the war in Ukraine.

Calling upon classical Christian imagery, Saint Javelin became an online phenomenon in March 2022. The 21st century viral icon has deep roots within religion and conflict. This new collection spotlight looks at the parallels between WWI religious iconography and that of the modern day.

Spenser Albertsen has been with The Modernists since its founding and is passionate about the people and experiences within the group.

Register by March 31 to join our 2022 Battlefield Tour, this year exploring Verdun and the Saint-Mihiel Salient.

Join us for the return of our signature Operation event series with Operation: Celestial Spirits on Thursday, March 31.

Announcing the spring dates for our Electronic Field Trips! Ideal for groups of 15-100 participants, these Zoom meetings allow Museum and Memorial educators to provide a live 45-minute digital lesson with time built-in for a student Q&A session.

Age does not determine passion and interest in learning about history. Kansas City natives Parker Robinson and Jessie Blom are ample proof of that.

The National WWI Museum and Memorial announced a gift of $1 million from Brad and Libby Bergman to create a dedicated open storage and learning space.

The board of trustees and staff at the National WWI Museum and Memorial mourn the loss of former Interim President and CEO, Mary Davidson, who died on Dec. 6, 2021.

The National WWI Museum and Memorial will be closed on the following dates in 2022.

A visit with Dr. Arlene Segal can last for hours because her story could fill the pages of a book: her impressive medical career, her love for history and the National WWI Museum and Memorial and her passion for wildlife conservation.

100 years ago, on Nov. 1, 1921, more than 100,000 people gathered to see the supreme Allied commanders dedicate the future site of the Liberty Memorial. This was the first time in history these five leaders were together in one place.

As the Great War “ended,” many questions confronted the global community that remain just as pressing today as they did one hundred years ago.

Drawing from the unique and extensive National WWI Museum and Memorial collection, including hundreds of albums and thousands of individual photos, this stunning exhibition showcases a careful of 300...

These are a few words that describe Walt Peters: kind, thoughtful, well-spoken and passionate about history and the world around him.