Wit & Wrath: The Life and Times of Dorothy Parker
Claudia Baumgarten brings literary trailblazer Dorothy Parker to life in this quick-witted one-woman show.
Claudia Baumgarten brings literary trailblazer Dorothy Parker to life in this quick-witted one-woman show.
The Museum lost a beloved member of our volunteer family on July 18, 2020 with the passing of Mrs. Jeannine Burk. Jeannine earned over 357 volunteer hours at the Museum beginning in July 2018. Although Jeannine was a relatively new addition to our volunteer corps, she was an integral member and seemed to have always been a part of the Museum family.
To unify the campus and create a formal entry to Museum grounds, The National WWII Museum has completed a dramatic new Founders Plaza, which spans Andrew Higgins Drive between Camp and Magazine Streets. The Plaza creates an impressive entryway to the institution’s grounds, safe passage for guests, and a pleasant setting for rest and reflection as part of the visitor experience. On January 26, during a private ceremony, the Museum will dedicate the Plaza and unveil the Horatio Alger Association American Spirit Bridge.
Spoilers ahead for Episode 3 of Masters of the Air.
Grant Ichikawa volunteered for US Army service while incarcerated in the Gila River camp. His service as a Japanese translator and interpreter was just the beginning of a long military career.
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.
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.