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FAMILY ACTIVITIES:

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  • Parachutes
  • Dogfight
  • Helmet
  • Patches
  • Kid in the Tank
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The National WWII Museum offers a variety of programs and resources for families with children of all ages. We offer family events at the Museum throughout the year, including Scout Days, family workshops, scavenger hunts, overnights, and educational films and lectures.

Can’t make it to the Museum? Explore this section for books to read and fun, educational activities to do at home to immerse your family in WWII.

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FEATURED ACTIVITIES:

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Home Front Webinar Overnight Plant a Lima Bean

Don't You Know There's a War On?
Thursday, May 3, 2012
9:00 am CST and 1:00 pm CST
Join us for a special one-time only webinar about the United States Home Front. Students will explore scrapping, War Bonds, war production, and rationing through the eyes of children. Perfect for grades 4-8.

Overnight at the Museum
Saturday, July 14, 2012
7:00 pm CST - 7:30 am CST
Our Family Overnight is a great adventure in the Museum, with hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, teamwork challenges and a USO show — and that’s just the start. Families with children aged 7 – 12 will enjoy a night in the Museum.

Plant a Lima Bean
Spring has sprung! Celebrate the start of the spring and summer with an easy, hands-on gardening activity reminiscent of the Victory Gardens of WWII. Using regular household items (and some sunlight), help your kids plant a lima bean and watch it grow!

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WHAT'S ON:

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May 23, 2012
White Glove Wednesdays
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

May 23, 2012
The Victory Belles present "Lullaby of Broadway"
12:00 pm buffet seating
Stage Door Canteen
Broadway hits from the 1940s

May 25, 2012
On the Air
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm performance
Stage Door Canteen

May 26, 2012
On the Air
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm performance
Stage Door Canteen

May 27, 2012
On the Air
11:00 am brunch seating, 1:00 pm performance
Stage Door Canteen

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