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  • Veterans Day at the Museum

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    Lawrence Brooks
    Veterans Day at the Museum

    Each year, on Veterans Day, we commemorate veterans and their service to our country—and, in turn, all veterans receive free Museum admission on this special occasion. WWII veterans receive free admission every day to Museum exhibit galleries, Beyond All Boundaries and Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience.

    Each year, on Veterans Day, we commemorate veterans and their service to our country—and, in turn, all veterans receive free Museum admission on this special occasion. WWII veterans receive free admission every day to Museum exhibit galleries, Beyond All Boundaries and Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience.

    10:00 am – 3:00 pm

    Hands-On History

    Louisiana Memorial Pavilion


    10:30 am – 11:00 am

    American Legion Band Performance

    US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center

     

    11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony featuring Medal of Honor recipient Jay Vargas

    US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center

     

    12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Knit Your Bit Scarf Handout to Veterans and Knit-In

    US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center

  • 2017 Victory Ball

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    2017 Victory Ball

    Join The National WWII Museum on the eve of Veterans Day for a Museum tradition in a salute to the men and women who have and continue to dedicate their lives to our freedom.

    Join The National WWII Museum on the eve of Veterans Day for a Museum tradition in a salute to the men and women who have and continue to dedicate their lives to our freedom.

    The 2017 Victory Ball will be a lavish reception featuring cocktails and culinary creations by The American Sector Restaurant + Bar, live music, entertainment, and dancing as well as unlimited access to the Museum’s amazing pavilions and exhibit galleries throughout the evening.

    Sponsors and Patrons will receive early event entry starting at 6:00 p.m. as well as exclusive access to the Patron Party, featuring a cocktail reception and passed hors d’oeuvres, lounge seating, private full bar, and entertainment.

    To honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country, special admission prices are offered to veterans and active-duty servicemembers.

    Proceeds from Victory Ball will support ongoing preservation efforts and public programming at The National WWII Museum.

    EVENT OVERVIEW

    Patron Party ● 6:00 pm

    Cocktail Reception │ Hors d’ Oeuvres │Exclusive Entertainment

    Victory Ball ● 7:00 pm

    Open Bars │ Live Music │Museum Access

    Culinary Creations by The American Sector Restaurant + Bar

    o Purchase your ticket before midnight Sunday, October 1, and receive the Member ticket price for general admission (regularly priced at $100).

    Attire

    Service Uniform, Cocktail Attire, or 1940s Dress Encouraged
    Receive 20% off your purchase of 1940s-inspired clothing and accessories at the Museum’s Corner Store with proof of ticket purchase! Located at the corner of Andrew Higgins Drive and Magazine Street.

    Entertainment

    The Victory Belles, The Victory Swing Orchestra, and much more!

    Enjoy this unique tribute to the swinging sounds of the 1940s performed by BB’s Stage Door Canteen’s own performers and bands.

     

    Join us at 8:00 p.m. for a salute to veterans and servicemembers.

    For more information on the 2017 Victory Ball, please contact our Special Events department at 504-528-1944 x 334 or x 334 or email rsvp@nationalww2museum.org.