| National WWI Museum and Memorial

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.”

Professional Learning Webinar

Sunday, Sept. 15 - 7 p.m.

Professional Learning: WWI, Propaganda and Media Literacy

Teachers, join this webinar introducing a hot-off-the-proverbial-presses lesson about the use of propaganda during WWI on all sides. PL Certificate provided.

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.

Giant Glowing Puppet Parade

Friday, Sept. 13 - Saturday, Sept. 14 | 7:30-10 p.m.

Puppets a Glow-Go

Drive or walk through "Puppets a Glow-Go!" Kansas City artists light up the night in an immersive parade of giant illuminated puppets.

Handcrafts and Happy Hour

Thursday, Sept. 12 - 5:30 p.m.

Makers Social

Are you a seasoned maker or just curious about handcrafts? Join us for a rousing happy hour of refreshments, history, socializing and crafting. Your own projects welcome!