LECTURES:
The National WWII Museum hosts a robust schedule of lectures featuring accomplished writers, scholars and more, speaking about multiple facets of World War II — from tactical maneuvers to weaponry to the Home Front and beyond. Each month, we offer compelling public presentations that are free and open to the community through three regular lecture series.
Join us at one of the upcoming lectures.
If you missed a lecture, peruse the Past Speakers Archive for videos of past presentations and related interactive material.
Lunchbox Lectures
The National WWII Museum has presented more than 200 Lunchbox Lectures free to the public since 2000. Delivered by local and national scholars, these hour-long lectures are presented twice a month on Wednesdays at noon. The lectures are free, so bring your lunch and learn some WWII history.
Upcoming Lunchbox Lectures:
Tommy Lofton presents "Stories of Combat from June 1944"
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Nathan Huegen presents "POWs in Louisiana"
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lagniappe Lectures
World War II has so many aspects, angles, stories and strategies that from time to time we host special lectures at the Museum. Lagniappe Lectures are presented throughout the year by Museum staff, visiting historians and veterans.
The General Raymond E. Mason, Jr., Distinguished Lecture Series on World War II
The lecture series is open to the public at no cost through the generosity of Major General and Mrs. Raymond E. Mason, Jr. and the Raymond E. Mason Foundation. Mason served in the European Theater of Operations during World War II in the 4th Armored Division of General George S. Patton’s Third Army. Prior to retiring from the military in 1976, he held several high-ranking Pentagon positions, including Assistant Deputy Chief for Operations and Special Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Logistics. Speakers include writers, scholars, distinguished members of the Armed Forces and journalists.
Upcoming Mason Lectures:
Author Jonathan Parshall presents The 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway: The Turning Point in the Pacific
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Check the calendar for specific dates and times.
Watch the video of Museum president Dr. Nick Mueller introducing the first Mason lecture.
TAKE ACTION:
WHAT'S ON:
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 26, 2012
Band Performance - The Band of the US Air Force Reserve Brass Quintet
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
May 27, 2012
On the Air
11:00 am brunch seating, 1:00 pm performance
Stage Door Canteen
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