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.

While serving in America’s wars, Black Americans forged a new identity as freedom fighters, challenging white notions and demanding full citizenship and recognition. Dr. Le’Trice Donaldson probes the idea of what it meant to be a soldier who followed the philosophy of progress both on and off the battlefield.

Screen "Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II", a critically acclaimed documentary about the experiences of 600,000 “Rosie the Riveters” who worked in factories and government offices for the first time. Q&A with the director to follow.

Experience the hottest Jazz Age lawn party in town as we raise our glasses again on the historic lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial and tap our toes against the backdrop of the spectacular Kansas City skyline!

This month the Living History Volunteer Corps will focus on the impacts of gas upon life for soldiers and civilians. Learn about the ways people dealt with this new technology, and the influence it has on our remembrance of World War I.