Lecture
Monday, June 19 - 6:30 p.m.

The Wounded World: W.E.B. Du Bois & WWI

Learn more about the influential scholar-activist and his complicated relationship to the Great War – a story of hope, disillusionment and transformation.
Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Hands-on History 2023

History is brought to life in this family-friendly program in which guests of all ages are invited to handle Great War artifacts.
Primary Sources

Mapping Imagined Geographies of Revolutionary Russia

The Mapping Imagined Geographies of Revolutionary Russia (MAPRR) creates a map of Russians’ sense of place-based identity and transformation through the tumultuous period between 1914 and 1922 using...
University of Virginia
Videos and curriculum support

WWI and the Middle East

WWI had a profound impact on the Middle East, shaping the region's political, social, and cultural landscape for decades to come. This teacher resource webpage on WWI and the Middle East features some...
Friday, Nov. 10 - Sunday, Nov. 12

Veterans Day 2023

Join us in honoring veterans with special activities and a free public ceremony on the grounds, as well as a museum admission discount: free general admission for veterans/active-duty military and half-price general admission for the public.
Annual Gala
Saturday, Sept. 30

Night at the Tower 2023

A departure from the traditional sit-down gala experience, Night at the Tower is a night like no other! Help support America's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.
Sunday, June 18 - Saturday, June 24 | 8:45 p.m.

Taps at the Tower 2023

The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the tenth annual Taps at the Tower each evening at sunset, when people will gather at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief, moving ceremony.
Friday, May 26 - Monday, May 29

Memorial Day 2023

This Memorial Day, join us as we give special honor and recognition to the individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving their country.