Video and Discussion Questions

The Influenza Epidemic: Educator Resource

The 1918–1919 Influenza Pandemic was one of the deadliest in history, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide and killing upwards of fifty million people. Occurring against and worsened by the global movements of World War I, the pandemic added to the devastation felt by communities worldwide.

At Restless Spirits
Thursday, April 21 - 5:30 p.m.

Modernist Happy Hour

Join the Modernists for cocktails and make connections with other Museum supporters on the third Thursday of the month. Learn more about upcoming events, membership and ways to support our local national treasure. This month's Happy Hour is at Restless Spirits.
Online Event
Saturday, Apr. 9 - 10:30 am

Mrs. Wilson’s Knitting Circle - Female Intelligence: Women and Espionage

Come do your bit – knit! Just as in WWI, knitting is a way to share comfort and bring a community of friends together to talk, laugh and create. Whether just starting out or an expert able to share your knowledge, join us. BYONY (bring your own needles and yarn). This month, join Dr. Tammy Proctor as she recounts the extraordinary stories of WWI’s British female spies.
Centennial Commemoration: April 6, 2017

In Sacrifice for Liberty and Peace

On April 6, 2017, the United States commemorated the centennial of its entry into World War I at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Explore the education materials from this event, for a unique teaching and learning opportunity.

In partnership with the U.S. World War One Centennial Commission

Memorial Day 1918

A recently processed Y.M.C.A. newsletter, The Daily Rumor, highlights how one group of soldiers observed Memorial Day 1918 “Somewhere in France.”

Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace

The 2009 exhibition Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace paired 42 pieces of art by Charles Schulz with historical objects drawn from the Museum and Memorial’s World War I aviation collect

World War I: Lessons And Legacies

Smithsonian Poster Exhibition

In honor of America's entry into "The War to End All Wars" in 1917, World War I: Lessons and Legacies will explore the war and its lasting impact and far-reaching influence on American life. Sparked...
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service
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