Kick off your summer with the largest free Memorial Day weekend event in the Midwest, featuring the Kansas City Symphony and a fireworks display over the Liberty Memorial Tower.
From the end of the Civil War to the end of WWI, explore the central role played by African Americans in advocating for their rights – and the depth of the opposition to them.
The Liberty African American Legacy Memorial honors more than 750 African Americans buried in the segregated sections of cemeteries in Clay County, including several WWI veterans. Learn about the sacrifice of Black Missourians in WWI with a group of distinguished speakers.
"Proud and True" is a concert of song and visual imagery, seeking to bring a modern understanding of the far-reaching effects of the First World War on artists, soldiers and the men and women who were coming of age in a time of great turmoil.
107 years after Gallipoli, how does the story of the ANZACs still shape Australian memory? Join us for the U.S. premiere of a stunning new film and a discussion to follow with Visiting Fulbright Scholar Professor Bruce Scates.
New Walk of Honor granite bricks will be dedicated during a special annual ceremony honoring WWI service, veterans of any service, and civilian friends, family or organizations.
Honor and recognize the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving their country during Memorial Day weekend. Join us for events and ceremonies, with admission to the Museum free for veterans and active-duty and half-price for the general public.