| National WWI Museum and Memorial

Conversation

Tuesday, Aug. 15 - 6:30 p.m.

FYI Book Group: The Facemaker

Lindsey Fitzharris's book tells the story of a pioneering plastic surgeon who dedicated himself to healing the soldiers returned from WWI burned, battered, and broken in unimaginable ways. Join in conversation with the author at Linda Hall Library.

Conversation and Tour

Sunday, Aug. 20 - 11 a.m.

FYI Book Group: The Facemaker

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.