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  • collin makamson
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    Collin Makamson

    Assistant Director of Education for Curriculum, Collin Makamson holds a MA in History from the University of Southern Mississippi an...
  • Seth Paridon
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    Seth Paridon

    Seth Paridon was a staff historian at The National WWII Museum from 2005 to 2020. He began his career conducting oral histories and research for HBO’s miniseries The Pacific and holds the distinction of being the first historian hired by the Museum’s Research Department. In the 12 years he was Manager of Research Services, Seth and his team increased the oral history collection from 25 to nearly 5,000 oral histories. 

  • james linn
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    James Linn

    A New Orleans native, James Linn first became involved with the institution then known as The National D-Day Museum in 2001 as an eighth-grade volunteer on weekends and during the summer. Linn joined The National WWII Museum staff in 2014 and served as a Curator until 2020.

  • Keith Huxen
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    Keith Huxen

    Keith is the former Senior Director of Research and History in the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy at The National WWII Museum.    

  • Joshua Schick
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    Joshua Schick

    Joshua Schick is a Curator at The National WWII Museum. He received a BA in history from Louisiana State University before attending the ...

Past Events

  • 2018 Robotics Challenge

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    Robotics competition
    2018 Robotics Challenge

    The National WWII Museum Robotics Challenge is an exciting opportunity for middle school students to develop 21st century skills and participate in active problem solving all based on real-life scenarios from WWII.

    The National WWII Museum Robotics Challenge is an exciting opportunity for middle school students to develop 21st century skills and participate in active problem solving all based on real-life scenarios from WWII. Focused on the enduring themes of innovation, teamwork, community, and cooperation, the robotics program at The National WWII Museum will provide a springtime competition opportunity for established FLL teams or newcomers to the field of student robotics.

    WHO: Robotics teams of comprised of up to 10 middle school students with one adult coach
    WHAT: A WWII themed robot mission using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® on the standard 4' x 8' playing field
    WHEN: Saturday, May 12, 2018
    WHERE: The National WWII Museum’s US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
    WHY: Have fun while solving problems and learning about the war that changed the world!

    Learn more about the challenge.

  • The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany Tour (May 1 2018 start)

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    The Rise and Fall of Hitler’s Germany

    The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany Tour (May 1 2018 start)

    Featuring noted historian Dr. Alexandra Richie, The National WWII Museum's exclusive 12-day trip explores Germany and Poland through the lens of the rise and fall of the Third Reich.

    Featuring noted historian Dr. Alexandra Richie, The National WWII Museum's exclusive 12-day trip explores Germany and Poland through the lens of the rise and fall of the Third Reich. Led by Dr. Richie—one of the world's foremost experts on World War II in Europe—the tour will visit Berlin's Olympic Stadium and Reichstag; sites of the Third Reich's exploits and atrocities across Europe at Auschwitz, Wannsee, and Warsaw; as well as stunning cathedrals and Teutonic castles. With full-time guides and historians to add depth and context to every stop and special guests with firsthand recollections of the war years, travelers will have access to a uniquely immersive historical view of Germany and Poland as they travel in comfort to some of Europe's most extraordinary sites.

    For more information on this and other tour offerings, visit our Educational Travel Page.

    Cost:

    Double Occupancy—$6,495 Per Person
    Single Occupancy—$8,490 Per Person. 

    Plus $129 p/p taxes and fees.
    Pricing and itinerary subject to change.

    Questions? Call our travel experts at 877-813-3329 x 257.

    By clicking “Complete My Order” you will pay a $1,000 deposit per person and are officially registering for this tour, however you are NOT paid in full. A representative from our Travel Team will contact you by mail with tour details, a statement of your account (including your online deposit) and payment schedule for this tour. The balance of your registration fees is due no later than January 31, 2018. Our tours fill fast, so please pay in full by this date to ensure your spot.

    Our cancellation policies are strictly enforced, and we strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance. Please contact the Travel Department toll free at 1.877.813.3329 x 257 to request a quote from our insurance partner, TravelSafe. Many travel insurance policies will waive pre-existing conditions for travelers purchasing insurance within 21 days of booking a tour. Contact the Travel Department toll free at 1.877.813.3329x 257 or email travel@nationalww2museum.org to request a quote.

  • Event/ Lectures

    The Gen. Mason Distinguished Lecture featuring William Hitchcock

    05/08/2018 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    On the anniversary of V-E Day, come hear an original and penetrating assessment of President Dwight D. Eisenhower from one of the country’s preeminent scholars, William I. Hitchcock, PhD, as he discusses Ike’s enormous influence on modern America, the Cold War, and on the presidency itself.