The traveling exhibit tells the story of how World War II became the major catalyst in the 20th century for African Americans seeking change in their fortunes, both on the Home Front and in the American military.
To mark the Museum closing of the special exhibit dedicated to Louisiana's WWII history, watch two musical performances and a presentation about Louisiana music during wartime.
Most scholars date the beginning of the Space Race to the middle of the 1950s. However, in the immediate aftermath of World War II, both the US and USSR were already taking their first steps towards extra-planetary exploration.
Join Rebecca Bush, Curator of History at The Columbus Museum, as she discusses how Columbus became known as “Mother-in-Law of the Army” and how World War II made both Columbus and Fort Benning integral components of US military training for generations.
In 1992, Museum founder and award-winning author Stephen E. Ambrose published the New York Times bestseller Band of Brothers — which became not only a successful HBO miniseries, but also a cultural phenomenon that continues today. Join staff from America's official WWII museum and notable historians for the real-life epic journey across Europe. This exclusive travel opportunity includes tour stops and special guests not featured anywhere else.
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, join The National WWII Museum, in partnership with the American Merchant Marine Veterans, as we commemorate the recent awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal to WWII Merchant Mariners in US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center at The National WWII Museum.
Throughout September 2022, Louisiana residents can visit our immersive galleries for 50% off, so now is the perfect time to see what's been added since you've last been—or to discover this world-renowned institution for the first time.