Remembering WWII Veteran and Trustee Emeritus John P. Laborde
The National WWII Museum mourns the loss of John P. Laborde, who served on General MacArthur's staff during World War II and became one of the Museum's founding Trustees.
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A Place of Our Own: Mexican American Veterans in the Post-War Southwest
World 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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"Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Experiment"--A Conversation with Ronald Grigor Suny, PhD and Jason Dawsey, PhD
One of the world’s leading scholars on Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union joins Institute Historian to discuss this critical figure in 20th century history.
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Virtual Innovation Studio: The Science of Art
In this edition of Virtual Family Innovation Studio, we are exploring the Science of Art. Learn how to make your own paint from scratch, create a Zoetrope, and learn about Chromatography
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World War II Unknowns: A Roundtable Discussion Commemorating the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
2021 marks the centennial of the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
Past Events
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Cookies with Santa & the Belles
12/05/2020 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMYoung 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.
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Out of The Vault Tour
12/04/2020 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMThe 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.
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Lunchbox Lecture: "New Orleans Lakefront: A Beacon on the Homefront" by Chris Cook
12/02/2020 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMDuring 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.
