Conversation and reception
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 6:15 p.m. Conversation, 7:45 p.m. Reception

Truth in Turmoil

Explore how free expression has been challenged, protected and politicized by political parties in the U.S. in a panel conversation including author Jonathan Turley.
Free Concert
Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.

Flag Day Concert

Join us for a live patriotic musical revue from the American Legion Band! In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day.
Friday, June 6, 2025 | All Day

National Doughnut Day

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.

The Real Dope: Cannabis and World War I

Using it as food, fiber, medicine and recreation – even playing a role in religious rituals and warrior traditions – humanity has known cannabis for thousands of years.

Ceremony
Monday, May 26, 2025 | 10 a.m.

Memorial Day Ceremony

A formal public program to include remarks from dignitaries and a keynote address from Major General (Ret.) William Razz Waff.
Operation Series
Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 6 p.m.

Operation: Dope

In this evening of high spirits and hazy history, explore the evolution of cannabis use and prohibition since the WWI era with Dr. Isaac Campos and local industry experts.
Film screening and conversation
Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 1 p.m.

Film Screening and Conversation: “SHEEPDOG”

Inspired by real stories of redemption and recovery, “SHEEPDOG” follows one combat veteran’s journey toward healing. After the screening, join us for a discussion with writer-director Steven Grayhm and co-star Matt Dallas.

Origins of World War I

The question of which country bears the most responsibility for causing World War I continues to be debated by historians. The countries of Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Serbia, Great Britain, and...
Commemoration
Monday, May 26, 2025 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Trees of Remembrance

In remembering, we can never forget. Commemorate the service and memory of a fallen soldier by adding their name to a poppy blossom, displayed on the branches of the Trees of Remembrance.

African American History and WWI

As Black men and women strove to “make the world safe for democracy” in World War I they also faced battles for equality – overseas and at home.

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