| National WWI Museum and Memorial

Live Performance

Friday, Aug. 18 | 7-10 p.m.

Puppets a-Glow-Go (2023)

Join the StoneLion Puppet Theatre for the fourth annual Puppets a-Glow-Go! Kansas City Aerial Arts and glow artists light up the night in a drive-through parade of giant illuminated puppets.

Service Flag

The service flag, or the Blue Star flag, is an official banner authorized by the Department of Defense for families who have members serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Lecture

Sunday, Aug. 6 - 2 p.m.

Economics and Ethics: How WWI in the Middle East Changed U.S. Policy Towards the Region

Dr. Andrew Patrick examines how American Christian missionaries, politicians and business interests influenced U.S. policy toward new countries formed in Ottoman lands after WWI.

Film Screening

Friday, Aug. 4 - 5:30 p.m.

All Quiet on the Western Front

Join us for a screening of the 2022 Academy Award-winning film “All Quiet on the Western Front” (rated R), hosted in partnership with Netflix and The Modernists. 17+ only.

Panel and reception

Thursday, Aug. 24 - 6 p.m.

Saint Javelin: Art, Faith and Mobilization (Aug. 2023)

Former journalist Christian Borys and artist Chris Shaw – two key figures in Saint Javelin’s rise as a modern war icon – converse on art, faith and mobilization. Ukrainian aid benefit reception to follow.

“Gott mit uns und wir mit ihm!”

During the Great War, “Gott mit uns” (“God is with us”) was the rallying cry of the German military. It reflected deeply-held beliefs by German leadership and the hopes of the German people.

Wednesday, Aug. 2 - 5:30 p.m.

Teacher Appreciation Night

Rally for a night of revelry at the Museum and Memorial with an exclusive review of the Bergman Family Gallery and Lower Level.

Becoming Bespoke: When One Size of Prosthetic Does Not Fit All

World War I changed many things, including the approach to healing damaged bodies in the wake of violent conflict.

Living History

Sunday, July 9 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Day in the Life: Trench Warfare (2023)

The Living History Volunteer Corps will be on site to share stories of the Great War era and make history come to life! This month, the Living Historians will focus on trench warfare. Guests will have the opportunity to view and ask questions about non-accessioned WWI objects up close.

Lecture and workshop

Saturday, July 15 - 10:30 a.m.

Mrs. Wilson's Knitting Circle: Lingua Flora

The symbolic legacy and commemorative importance of flowers endures in the design of military cemeteries. Learn more in conversation with historians and horticulturalists. Afterwards, make your own bouquet!

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