Living History
Saturday, Oct. 26 - Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024

Living the Great War Weekend

View artifacts up close and participate in a variety of activities as you explore the global history of the Great War with the Living History Volunteer Corps during our free, annual outdoor program.
Online-Only Symposium
Friday, Nov. 15 – Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024

2024 Symposium: War and Morality Digital Summit

As the defining event of the 20th century, how does World War I inform our understanding of “just” war? Join us in a digital summit to explore the strategic and ethical complexities that define modern conflict: war and morality.

What Made WWI a Modern War?

This dynamic lesson is designed to spark students' curiosity and enhance their inquiry skills through a captivating digital investigation. By exploring the factors, specifically centered on technology...
Walking tour
Saturday, Sept. 14 | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

2024 History Crawl: Strawberry Hill

Go strolling on a guided #HistoryCrawlKC through the Strawberry Hill neighborhood, with history is as vibrant as its community.
Lecture
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 - 6:30 p.m.

German Military Chaplains

During and after WWI, German military chaplains were heavily criticized for lacking courage and overemphasizing victory in their sermons. Dr. Benjamin Ziemann offers a more nuanced picture of the historical record.
Crafts and Storytime
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 - 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Story Time: Raggedy Ann

Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, join us for a craft and a reading of one of the first Raggedy Ann stories, which the author hoped would inspire “love, kindness and good morals.”
Living History
Sunday, Sept. 15 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Day in the Life: Gas Warfare

The Living History Volunteers share stories of gas warfare’s impact on soldiers and civilians and the ways they dealt with this new technology.
Lecture
Saturday, Sept. 14 - 3 p.m.

A Fixed Reputation? British Wartime Propaganda

Dr. David Monger explores the personal accounts of wartime propagandists like author A.A. Milne, and how they support or challenge British propaganda’s negative reputation.
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