| National WWI Museum and Memorial

How Does Total War Affect Society?

World War I was the first total war in human history. This unit is designed to explore how the concept of total war affected civilians on all fronts and how economic systems were affected.

Wylie Gallery

Sacred Service

Open through September 8, 2025: Rabbis, pastors, monks, imams, priests and more served with the fighting nations of World War I; many as unprepared for the horrors of war as the soldiers they serve

Teacher Development

Monday, July 29-Thursday, Aug. 1 | 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Central Time

Teacher Seminar: American Indian History since 1900

Teachers, join the Gilder Lehrman Institute - featuring Dr. Donald L. Fixico and Museum and Memorial curator Natalie Lovgren - in exploring American Indian history since 1900.

Lecture and reception

Thursday, May 30 | Reception 5:30 p.m. | Program 6:30 p.m.

Fields of Battle, Lands of Memory: An Evening with Michael St Maur Sheil

Explore how photographer Michael St Maur Sheil captures the lasting impact of WWI across the fields, mountains, shores and towns where some of the fiercest fighting took place.

Lecture

Monday, May 27 - 12:30 p.m.

Bicycling through Battlefields: One Man’s Journey into the Past

Cycle through WWI battlefields with Brett Hawkes on his journey following his grandfather’s steps along the Western Front, meeting the descendants of the townsfolk his grandfather met.

Panel and film screening

Saturday, May 25 | 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

(POSTPONED) In Conversation: The Legacy Jump

On Veterans Day 2020, nine veterans skydived onto the Museum and Memorial grounds. Relive that event with an in-depth conversation between veteran panelists plus documentary film screening.

Crafts and Storytime

Saturday, May 11 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Children's Story Time: One Boy’s War

Young men were thrilled by news of war, imagining great adventures until battlefield realities intruded. Learn about “One Boy’s War” (by Lynn Huggins-Cooper) with storytime and a family-friendly craft.

Memorial Day

Friday-Monday, May 24-27 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Trees of Remembrance

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.

Special Event Station

Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

WW1USA Amateur Radio Station

The Museum and Memorial is teaming up with area amateur radio operators for special event station WW1USA. All short-wave radio operators welcome.

Donate blood

Friday, May 24 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Save a Life: Blood Drive

Doctors and scientists developed the technology to store blood for future transfusions during WWI. Like soldiers did 100 years ago, you can support those in need by donating blood.

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