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Major Glenn Miller: The Loss of an Icon
“We didn’t come here to set any fashions in music. We merely came to bring a much-needed touch of home to some lads who have been here a couple of years.” – Glenn Miller
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Remembering Museum Friend Jimmy Lee
The Pearl Harbor attack witness died on November 25, 2019.
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“An Excellent Turkey Dinner”: Christmas Overseas in World War II
A hot meal and packages from home provided solace for millions of servicemen abroad during WWII.
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Major Glenn Miller, US Army Air Forces
The Glenn Miller Orchestra was at the top of the charts when Miller gave it all up to support the war effort. This two part series will highlight Miller’s career and untimely disappearance.
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Mail Call: V-mail
Between June 1942 and November 1945, over 1 billion V-mails were processed.
Past Events
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Teaching the End of World War II: Evaluating the US Decision to Drop the Atomic Bombs
04/18/2024 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMLearn about the history of the United States' decision to use nuclear weapons on Japan and how to teach this event through a range of primary and secondary sources in this free virtual teacher workshop.
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Lady Legends Matinee Luncheon
04/17/2024 | 11:45 AM - 2:00 PMHonoring the legendary female singing groups from the 1930s to the 1960s and beyond.
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"Expressions of America"
04/15/2024 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
