Walking the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, imagining the unlived lives of the D-Day dead.

May, 8, 1945. Few announcements in modern history have ever been greeted with such joy as the announcement that Germany had surrendered to the Allies, ending World War II in Europe. The iconic images of happy throngs holding up the newspapers of the day found their way into countless scrapbooks and frames. Though Japan remained defiant, the joyous parades and street parties symbolized the relief that the war in Europe had ended.

Looking for things to do in New Orleans this weekend? Don’t miss the #1 New Orleans attraction according to TripAdvisor: The National WWI...

Looking for things to do in New Orleans as you plan your trip? Don’t miss the #1 New Orleans attraction according to TripAdvisor: The Nat...

Learn the story of one of the early collections acquired by the Museum.