The National WWII Museum will mark the 78th anniversary of D-Day and 22nd birthday of the Museum on Monday, June 6, 2022, highlighted by the Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemoration Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. (CT). Join us for a moving ceremony that highlights the significance of the Invasion at Normandy in the fight to liberate Europe during World War II. During the program, hear from Emma Soames, granddaughter of Sir Winston Churchill, as she shares about her mother’s experience on D-Day.

Following the Victory Belles' rendition of Happy Birthday to the Museum at the conclusion of the ceremony, celebrate the Museum’s 22nd birthday with free cupcakes in US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center—first-come, first-served with limited availability.

Later that evening, hear more about Emma Soame’s latest book, Mary Churchill's War: The Wartime Diaries of Churchill's Youngest Daughter. The Orlin Russell Corey Memorial Lecture, in partnership with the Churchill Society of New Orleans, will be in US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center with a reception starting at 5:00 p.m. Learn more and register here.

For more information, contact Maggie Hartley, Director of Public Engagement, at maggie.hartley@nationalww2museum.org.

Schedule of Events:

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Knit Your Bit
US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
Distribution of free scarves to veterans who visit the Museum courtesy of over 10,000 knitters and crocheters across all 50 states.
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11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemorative Ceremony
US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
Livestreamed on Vimeo
Sponsored by The National WWII Museum and the Baumgarten family.

12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Celebrate the Museum’s Birthday with Cupcakes
US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
After the ceremony, grab a free birthday cupcake to help commemorate the Museum’s 22nd birthday as supplies last.

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Orlin Russell Corey Memorial Lecture—Mary Churchill’s War: The Wartime Diaries of Churchill’s Youngest Daughter
Editor Emma Soames in conversation with Steph Hinnershitz, PhD
US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
Join Editor Emma Soames, Winston Churchill’s Granddaughter, for a conversation on a unique and evocative portrait of World War II—and a charming coming-of-age story—from the private diaries of Winston Churchill's youngest daughter, Mary.
Learn more and register here.