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Featured Events
Big Band Autumn Swing
See the DetailsJoin us for Big Band Autumn Swing at BB’s Stage Door Canteen!
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Featured Events
A Place of Our Own: Mexican American Veterans in the Post-War Southwest
See the DetailsWorld War II was a watershed moment for Mexican Americans and their quest for equality—during the war, Mexican Americans served in the military and worked on the Home Front to support their country, and therefore, when it ended, were no longer willing to accept second-class citizenship.
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Featured Events
"Whiskey--From the Still to the Battlefield"
See the DetailsJoin us at BB's Stage Door Canteen for a discussion on the history of whiskey—from the illicit stills during Prohibition to an era of refined tastes for American whiskeys after World War II (and the whiskey distilleries' pivot to support the wartime effort in the production of rubber and industrial alcohol).
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Featured Events
Lunchbox Lecture: Winning the Peace: MacArthur and the Occupation of Japan
See the DetailsThis virtual program is free and will be available to watch through Zoom and Facebook. The program recording will be available to re-watch at the conclusion of the program on Facebook and eventually on YouTube.
September 2021
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Wartime Piano Happy Hour
09/25/2021 | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PMAfter your Museum visit, join us in BB’s Stage Door Canteen for a casual instrumental performance of wartime piano music!
October 2021
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Big Band Autumn Swing
10/09/2021 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMJoin us for Big Band Autumn Swing at BB’s Stage Door Canteen!
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"Whiskey--From the Still to the Battlefield"
10/15/2021 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMJoin us at BB's Stage Door Canteen for a discussion on the history of whiskey—from the illicit stills during Prohibition to an era of refined tastes for American whiskeys after World War II (and the whiskey distilleries' pivot to support the wartime effort in the production of rubber and industrial alcohol).
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The Victory Belles
10/20/2021 | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PMThe Victory Belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, serenading audiences at The National WWII Museum and across the globe.
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Swing That Music: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
10/22/2021 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMNew Orleans jazz legend and former bandleader for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Wendell Brunious, pays tribute to the great Louis Armstrong.
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Swing That Music: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
10/23/2021 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMNew Orleans jazz legend and former bandleader for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Wendell Brunious, pays tribute to the great Louis Armstrong.
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Swing That Music: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
10/24/2021 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMNew Orleans jazz legend and former bandleader for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Wendell Brunious, pays tribute to the great Louis Armstrong.
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Dinner with a Curator: "Kickoff: Football and World War II"
10/26/2021 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMJoin Senior Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs Kimberly Guise as she tackles the subject of football during the war.
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Swing That Music: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
10/28/2021 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMNew Orleans jazz legend and former bandleader for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Wendell Brunious, pays tribute to the great Louis Armstrong.
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Swing That Music: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
10/29/2021 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMNew Orleans jazz legend and former bandleader for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Wendell Brunious, pays tribute to the great Louis Armstrong.
Itineraries
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WWII Travel Itinerary - Drive Back to Dallas/Fort Worth
Here's more World War II to discover on your drive to Dallas/Fort Worth.
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WWII Travel Itinerary - Drive Back to Houston
Here's more World War II to discover on your drive to Houston.
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Full-day Itinerary (recommended)
A full day at the Museum allows you to see everything we have to offer. View all perspectives of the American experience in World War II, from the treacherous islands of the Pacific to the dogged days in Europe to the crucial efforts at home. Plus, save some time for a meal or treat at one our delicious restaurants.
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Half-day Itinerary
In a bit of a time crunch? Experience the best of the Museum with this streamlined, customizable itinerary.
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Two-day Itinerary
Savor the full Museum experience with two days to immerse yourself in everything our campus has to offer. Spend time in each gallery, enjoy lunch and/or treats, spoil you or your loved ones with a show—you can do it all!
