Zone Rouge: Human Impacts on Ecological Succession

In this lesson, students will learn about the concept of Ecological Succession through Zone Rouge. This was land, after WWI, that was deemed too physically and environmentally damaged by conflict for...

Combat Couture: Designing for War

In this project, students will work in groups to develop a new uniform for a pre-assigned national military to be used in a specific location at a predetermined time of year. This activity will...
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Her Vote, Her Voice

How women's contributions to WWI fueled the suffrage movement and changed American democracy, leading to passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920.

Living History
Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 25-26, 2025

Living the Great War Weekend

The Living History Volunteers are here on the grounds all weekend to share WWI stories and real WWI artifacts. Bring your curiosity and questions!

Conversation
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

In Conversation: How to Disagree Agreeably

Progressive philosopher Cornel West and conservative legal scholar Robert George discuss their commitment to respectful debate on the questions that matter most, moderated by war correspondent Jane Ferguson.

Reception and panel
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 | 6 p.m. Reception, 6:30 p.m. Panel

Future of Peacekeeping in a Troubled World

Peacekeeping, pioneered by the League of Nations, is at a crossroads. Join international military and U.N. officers in discussing its future at a time of escalating global tensions.

Special Event Radio Station
Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 25-26, 2025

(CANCELED) WW1USA Amateur Radio Station

(Canceled due to weather) The Museum and Memorial is teaming with area amateur radio operators for special event station WW1USA. All short-wave radio operators welcome.

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