Join The National WWII Museum in New Orleans as we open our newest permanent exhibit hall, Liberation Pavilion, and host the 2023 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention.
Liberation Pavilion is the Museum’s final permanent exhibit hall, marking the conclusion of the Museum’s journey to expand its campus to tell the full story of the American experience in World War II. The new three-story exhibit hall will explore the end of the war, the Holocaust, the post-war years, and how the war continues to impact our lives today. The D-Day to Liberation: Road to Victory Celebration is presented by Past and Present Board Chairs of The National WWII Museum.
As the largest annual gathering of Medal of Honor Recipients in the nation, the Medal of Honor Society Convention is coming to the City of New Orleans for the first time ever. Presented by Stephen G. and Regina Oswald Foundation, the weeklong Convention provides unique opportunities for the community to engage with American heroes and be inspired to embody the values of the Medal of Honor in their own lives.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE SPECIAL PUBLIC EVENTS:
Medal of Honor Community Forum
Monday, October 30
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
Also available to watch virtually
Kicking off the Convention, this free public program will feature an impactful and inspiring panel discussion with Medal of Honor Recipients CSM Gary Littrell (Vietnam), COL Hal Fritz (Vietnam), Leroy Petry (War on Terror), and Ryan Pitts (War on Terror) about their personal experiences and the values of the Medal of Honor—courage, integrity, commitment, sacrifice, honor, citizenship, and patriotism—as they apply to leadership and everyday life.
Presented by Ochsner Health
Congressional Medal of Honor Society Character Development Program Student Webinar
Wednesday, November 1
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Virtual
Join The National WWII Museum as we welcome Medal of Honor Recipients to campus to share stories of courage, commitment, integrity, sacrifice, citizenship, and patriotism with students across the country. In this streaming program, students will learn how to recognize and exemplify these values while connecting with and asking questions of a Medal of Honor Recipient. Click here to register.
Presented by Kevin G. Clifford
Parade of Patriots: Celebrating America’s Heroes
Wednesday, November 1
6:00 p.m.
Downtown New Orleans, starting at St. Joseph and Tchoupitoulas Streets
Join us for a parade in the true spirit of New Orleans, featuring floats, historic vehicles, Medal of Honor Recipients, and more! Free parking is available at The National WWII Museum and New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Click here to see the parade route.
Supported by Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
Building the National WWII Museum: From Conception to Capstone Symposium
Saturday, November 4
8:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center
Also available to watch virtually
Join us for a half-day symposium celebrating the history of The National WWII Museum, from the founders' original idea to the completion of its final pavilion. Panelists will discuss how the Museum's mission and vision of expansion became a reality, as it grew to seven pavilions over seven acres in downtown New Orleans area and widened its digital reach. Hosted by the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, this program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Family and Military Appreciation Block Party
Saturday, November 4
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The National WWII Museum
Tickets are $10 for adults; Free for K-12 students, children under 5, seniors, US military members, veterans, and spouses of military/veterans
The Greater New Orleans community, including families of all backgrounds, both civilian and military, are invited to celebrate and experience the Museum’s fully expanded campus. Enjoy live entertainment, engage in hands-on activities with local organizations, meet Medal of Honor Recipients, and more! Tickets include admission to that evening’s 30-minute viewing of Expressions of America!
Presented by Timber and Peggy Floyd
