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The National WWII Museum is proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Band of Brothers with a special two-day symposium featuring members of the cast and creative team behind HBO's epic miniseries.
In-person tickets for this event are sold out. Free virtual registration is now open. Click here to register.
Based on Museum Founder Stephen Ambrose's best-selling book chronicling the history of "Easy" Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, Band of Brothers was brought to life onscreen in 2001 by creators and executive producers Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. The 10-part series captivated millions, earning widespread acclaim for its authenticity and emotional power. Now, 25 years later, Band of Brothers continues to inspire a global audience, reminding us of the ordinary men who accomplished the extraordinary in the crucible of war.
At the symposium, guests will enjoy behind-the-scenes insights from the actors, exclusive stories about the making of the series, and the chance to hear firsthand accounts from the real Easy Company veterans through preserved oral histories. A highlight of the celebration will be a meet-and-greet and signing session with the cast members, whose lives have been forever changed by these roles.
FEATURED CAST & CREW
Kirk Acevedo | Ben Caplan | Michael Cudlitz | Dale Dye | Freddie Joe Farnsworth | Rick Gomez | Scott Grimes | Nolan Hemmings | Frank John Hughes | Robin Laing | James Madio | Tim Matthews | Ross McCall | Laird MacIntosh | René Moreno | Matthew Settle | Douglas Spain | Richard Speight Jr. | Shane Taylor | Peter Youngblood Hills | Remi Adefarasin, OBE, BSC | Erik Bork | Terri DePaolo | Billy Fox | David Frankel | Jennifer Jackson | Erik Jendresen | Meg Liberman | Bruce C. Mckenna | Amy McKenzie | Ivan E. Schwarz | Suzanne Smith | Kirk Saduski | Angela A. Terry | Tony To
Pricing
Call 504-528-1944 x 257
or email travel@nationalww2museum.org to join the waitlist!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For sponsorship opportunities for the Band of Brothers 25th Anniversary Symposium, please contact 504-528-1944 x 806 or email fundraisingevents@nationalww2museum.org.
Program Schedule
All programming is listed in Central Time
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | |
| 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | "Band of Brothers and Its Legacy of Service" |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception on Arcadia Terrace |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | "Celebrating 25 Years of Band of Brothers: The Beginning" |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Museum Open House After-hours access to select galleries |
| Saturday, August 1, 2026 | |
| 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast on Arcadia Terrace |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | "Celebrating 25 Years of Band of Brothers" Featuring Cast and Crew |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | "Celebrating 25 Years of Band of Brothers" Featuring Cast and Crew |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Lunch Break on Arcadia Terrace |
| 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | "Celebrating 25 Years of Band of Brothers: The Actors Roundtable" |
| 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Cast and Crew Meet & Greet |
Exclusive Experiences Available with Additional Tickets
Dinner with a Curator: “History to Hollywood: World War II in Film"
Saturday, August 1, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Even as World War II raged overseas, Hollywood was bringing its stories to the silver screen. Wartime films helped shape public understanding and boost morale, while postwar-era movies brought audiences closer to the lived experiences of returning veterans. And as filmmaking has evolved over the past 80 years, so have the ways WWII stories are told, with sweeping narratives giving way to more personal accounts of courage, loss, and resilience, focusing on the human experience behind the history. Join Head Collections Manager Erin Scheaffer as she explores how these films balance accuracy and storytelling while reflecting the enduring legacy of the men and women of the WWII generation.
Tickets are $80 per person. Attendees of the Band of Brothers 25th Anniversary Symposium get a 10% discount with the code BOB25 at checkout.
Uncorking History: From England to the Eagle's Nest
Thursday, July 30, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
This event is sold out. Please call ext. 1-877-813-3329 ext. 257 for additional information or to be placed on our waitlist.
Enjoy a special evening of food, drinks, and history alongside the cast and crew of Band of Brothers. Taking inspiration from the journey of the 101st Airborne, Executive Chef Virgile Brandel of Café Normandie and Margaret Patterson of Vineyard Brands have masterfully crafted an imaginative seven-course menu with wine and beer pairings from each country the extraordinary men of Easy Company traversed during their crusade to help liberate Europe.
