Friday, June 5 | 5:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

National Doughnut Day (2026)

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.

Lecture
Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 2 p.m. Central

Beyond the Trenches: Atrocity on the Atlantic

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.

Walking Tour
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 1 p.m.

The Architecture of a Legacy: Centennial Tour Series

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.

Symposium
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Central

2026 Digital Summit | The World’s Game: Football and WWI

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.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 | 6-8:30 p.m.

Operation: Us

In an all-decades birthday bash on Kansas City’s Front Porch, celebrate what has sustained the Museum and Memorial as a beacon of remembrance and a cornerstone of community for the past 100 years: YOU!