Why did Native Americans serve in in such large numbers in WWI despite not being recognized as U.S. or sovereign citizens? How did they use their cultural and spiritual heritage to serve this country? Join us, in partnership with the American Battlefields Trust, to learn why and how.

Join Dr. Edgar Tidwell in a discussion on what freedom meant to Americans who lived through the Emancipation Proclamation and Americans who participated in the March on Washington, 100 years apart. In partnership with Johnson County Museum’s special exhibit ‘REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs, and Segregation.’

One of the smallest and most famous soldiers of World War I was the young dog that came to be known as Sergeant Stubby. Join us this summer outdoors on the Southeast Lawn for this family- and dog-friendly animated film about the real-life canine soldier.

Blood was stored for future transfusions for the first time in World War I. In recognition of this life-saving achievement, the Museum and Memorial is partnering with the Community Blood Center for a biannual donation event.

In 2020, nine U.S. veterans and one 9/11 first responder gathered at the National WWI Museum and Memorial on Veterans Day to draw attention to veterans’ issues. Nine parachuted onto the Southeast Lawn and one did a BASE Jump from the Liberty Memorial Tower. Their ten incredible legacies create one inspiring story.

In commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday, admission to 'Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow' will be free to the public on Sunday, June 19 and Monday, June 20 (observed holiday).

The National WWI Museum and Memorial and KC RiverFest will join forces for Kansas City’s official Independence Day Celebration and fireworks display. In partnership with Cumulus Radio, the public is invited to celebrate our nation’s independence at the Stars and Stripes Picnic.

Did you know doughnuts were made by The Salvation Army in World War I to help boost morale? “Dough-not” miss your chance to purchase Fairway Creamery doughnuts from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Museum and Memorial’s Main Entrance (while supplies last).

The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the ninth annual Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset (8:45 p.m.) from Sunday, June 19 – Saturday, June 25, 2022.