Lunchbox Lecture: The 102nd Cavalry: From Omaha Beach to Paris and Beyond
The 102nd Cavalry was a New Jersey Army National Guard unit that was activated and mechanized just prior to America’s entry into World War II.
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2017 Southeastern Museums Conference
New Orleans plays host to an annual gathering of museum professionals.
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How to Teach WWII: Hitler’s War on Modern Art
This month, we explore how the Nazi campaign against “degenerate” modernist art and music can help students use Visual Thinking Strategies as a way to observe and think critically about art, as well as teach them how culture plays into times of war.
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From the shores of Lake Pontchartrain to the sands of Normandy
NEW ORLEANS (April 3, 2009) – The National World War II Museum (formerly The National D-Day Museum) will commemorate the 65th anni... -
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The National WWII Museum Offers Discounted Admission to Locals
Building on the popularity of last year, The National WWII Museum is showing its appreciation to local supporters for the second consecutive year by offering discounted admission to Louisiana residents. This September, locals will be able to enjoy the Museum’s exhibits and galleries for only half the price of regular Museum admission, including the newly opened special exhibit Tom Lea: LIFE and World War II, which features nearly 30 original paintings and illustrations from LIFE magazine war correspondent and artist Tom Lea.
Past Events
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Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
05/15/2025 | 11:45 AM - 2:00 PMEnjoy a buffet lunch as the delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.
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Meet the Author: Robert M. Edsel, "Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and a Forever Promise Forged in World War II"
05/14/2025 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMJoin us in conversation with author Robert Edsel to discuss his latest book, Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and a Forever Promise Forged in World War II.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
05/12/2025 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMJoin our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
