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Creating a WWI Children's Book

As the final assessment for a unit on World War I, students demonstrate their knowledge and critical analysis skills by creating their own children's book about the war. This project involves...

Letters of War: A Creative Writing Activity for "All Quiet on the Western Front"

In this lesson, students are asked to go beyond typical character analysis and tie the experiences of the young men in "All Quiet on the Western Front" to experiences of our modern veterans (Vietnam...

Professional Development

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 | 5-7:30 p.m.

(POSTPONED) Teacher Workshop: Ending Conflict, Creating Peace

(POSTPONED) Teachers, join the National WWI Museum and Memorial, the Truman Library and the History Co:Lab for a free workshop exploring the topic of ending conflict. Food and drink will be provided!

Operation Series

Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 6-8:30 p.m.

Operation: Gatsby

Romp through “a universe of ineffable gaudiness” as we celebrate the centennial of WWI veteran F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” in true 1920s fashion.  

Lecture

Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

Pershing Lecture Series: The Siberian Expeditionary Force

The 1918 Siberian Expedition, assigned during the Russian Revolution, would ensue in military and diplomatic turmoil. Investigate the origin of modern U.S.-Russia relations.

Happy Hour and Curator Tour

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.

Chill with the Curator

Join The Modernists for an evening to chill with Curatorial Affairs staff and learn more about how the Museum and Memorial presents history. Exclusive to Museum Members.

Professional Development

Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 | 7 p.m.

World War I Legacies: An Aftermath of Conflict

Teachers, gain deeper understanding of the Great War’s legacies in 20th- and 21st-century conflicts while gaining content knowledge and classroom-ready materials.