Conversation and reception
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 | 6 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. conversation

In Conversation: Alice Winn

Join award-winning author Alice Winn to discuss the inspiration and research behind her novel “In Memoriam,” set in the throes of WWI.

Lecture
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

Pershing Lecture Series: The British Indian Army

What price did WWI British Indian soldiers pay in service to the empire? Historian Geoff Babb examines their contributions, including the nearly 70,000 men lost by the end of the war.

Walking Tour
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

2025 History Crawl: Scarritt Renaissance

Explore the history winding around every corner of the Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri in this walking tour. Lunch included.

Conversation and reception
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. program

Community Conversation: Moments of Truth

Over the 20th century, the U.S. news ecosystem transitioned from the first radio broadcasts to the rise of social media. Read and hear all about it in this traveling pop-up exhibition and moderated panel of journalists and media experts.

Living History
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Day in the Life: Gas Warfare

Want to see and touch a real WWI gas mask? The Living History Volunteers are talking about the impact of gas warfare on soldiers and civilians. Bring your curiosity and questions!

Friday, Sept. 5 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Donate blood to support those in need, in honor of the WWI doctors and soldiers who first stored blood for future transfusions.

Debating Objections to the War

Through research, students will learn about conscientious objection and its role in World War I. After exploring the background of specific conscientious objectors, students will build an evidence...
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