Living History
Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Day in the Life: Basic Training

From drill to first aid to cooking with what the army gave you, the Living History Volunteers will teach you the lessons that soldiers and civilians needed to know in basic training.

Switchboard Soldiers: Women in WWI

Women at the time of WWI were still fighting for Universal Suffrage (twelve states in the west had given women the right to vote), but when the Great Warbroke out it created opportunities for women.
Guided tour
Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 2:30 p.m.

ASL Guided Tour

Explore the Main Gallery with one of our knowledgeable Museum Guides on a tour translated by an ASL interpreter. Sign up onsite.
Lecture
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

Pershing Lecture Series: An Enigma in Red Stripes and Gold Braid

History remembers Erich von Falkenhayn for the “blood mill” of Verdun – despite realizing early on that attrition would be ultimately disastrous. Examine his controversial legacy with Dr. Scott Stephenson.
Training Session
Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.

Empower: Modern Self-Defense

In the tradition of British suffragettes practicing jiu-jitsu to protect themselves in their fight for voting rights, learn self-defense in this two-hour hands-on training session.
Happy Hour
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.

Modernist Happy Hour

Join The Modernists for good company, conversation and even better cocktails, this month at Tannin Wine Bar. Open to members and non-members alike.
Panel and reception
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. program

Speaking Freely

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion addressing the question of whether free speech is undermining American democracy or is essential to its survival.
Member Exclusive
Monday, March 10, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

Member Insider

An intimate, behind-the-scenes presentation and exclusive conversation with the Curatorial Affairs staff. Museum Members only.
Living History
Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Day in the Life: Western Front

This month, Living History Volunteers will focus on the people of various nationalities who served or were impacted by the fighting on the Western Front. Bring your questions and curiosity!
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