With a sharp tongue and relentless drive, Andrew Jackson Higgins wasn’t always easy to work with. As one columnist famously noted, Higgins “gets on almost everyone’s nerves, but is a genius when it comes to small boat design.” Against resistance and red tape, Higgins took bold risks and refused to back down until the military recognized the value of his revolutionary landing craft, which would go on to play a crucial role in every major amphibious assault of World War II. His impact was so profound that General Dwight D. Eisenhower later declared Higgins “the man who won the war for us.” Join Museum Visitor Engagement Specialist Joseph Tingley to discover the story of a visionary who defied convention and reshaped warfare—one boat at a time.

Dinner with a Curator is an evening of dinner and history hosted by The American Sector Restaurant & Bar culinary team and Museum professionals. Guests participate in discussion on a featured topic related to World War II, which is interpreted through the Museum's collection and a theme-inspired three-course dinner paired with beverage specials. Ticket sales end 48 hours prior to the start of the event.