On March 25, 2010, The National World War II Museum held finals for the annual Cox Quiz Bowl. This year’s competition was won by Mandeville High School. Second place went to Brother Martin High School.
Be the reason technology, family or frugality, people are flocking to The National World War II Museum in the resurgent Crescent City. Since the start of 2010, more than 100,000 visitors have trooped through the Museum’s six-acre campus to learn about the battles and motives behind the 20th-century’s most momentous event. In the process they are breaking all attendance records.
Young guests will be entertained by the Victory Belles, holiday games and a visit from Santa with a special teddy bear gift for all children in attendance.
The National WWII Museum’s private Center for Collections & Archives is excited to present rarely seen artifacts from our vault, not available for public viewing, which give voice to the American experience in World War II.
During this Lunchbox Lecture, Chris Cook, Lighthouse Director at the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation and Lighthouse Museum, will delve into the history of the lakefront of New Orleans during the war years.