Living History
Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Day in the Life: Fun and Games

This month, Living History volunteers will share how soldiers entertained themselves when not in battle. Bring your curiosity and questions!

Live Demonstration
Saturdays | 11 a.m.

Hands-on History

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

Field Communion set

Portable Communion sets allowed chaplains to bring the spiritual comfort of sacraments to service members wherever they were stationed, even under active bombardment.

Conversation and reception
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 | 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. program

Home Run History: Baseball and War

Baseball players during the Civil War and WWI charged off base onto battlefields. Others played at home to boost morale – but racism divided the sport. Find out how baseball mirrored the issues and hopes of the United States.

Happy Hour and Book Exchange
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.

Modernist Happy Hour and Book Exchange

Ring in the New Year with The Modernists with drinks, general revelry and an optional book exchange.

Members Exclusive
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.

An Evening at Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

Join the Modernists to explore the life and legacy of one of Kansas City’s most prolific leaders and WWI veterans at Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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