The National WWII Museum's Stage Door Canteen pays tribute to "The King of Swing" with a new original show, "Jump, Jive & Wail: The Music of Louis Prima."
On the heels of The National WWII Museum registering a new one-day attendance high on March 11, 2013, the institution has set yet another record, welcoming more than 54,000 guests during the month of March, achieving the highest monthly visitation level in the Museum’s 13-year history.
On May 11, The National WWII Museum will host its first Robotics Challenge, an exciting opportunity for middle school students to develop 21st century skills and participate in active problem solving based on real-life scenarios from WWII. This regional student robotics competition will serve as a signature piece of the Museum’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) initiative aimed at encouraging young people to explore opportunities in science and math.
This month, The National WWII Museum is celebrating 10 years of Knit Your Bit – a volunteer-based effort to collect and distribute hand-knit scarves to veterans. On September 17, knitters and crocheters are invited to participate in a knit-in beneath the suspended planes of the Museum’s US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center. During the event, which takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., area knitting shops will also display their crafts, and local students will distribute scarves to any veterans who visit the Museum.