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Guadalcanal Diary
Richard Tregaskis’s account of the first seven weeks of fighting is a classic of war literature.
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USS New Orleans Coconut Log Artifact
After a Japanese torpedo attack, a heavy cruiser survives to fight again -- with the help of a temporary bow fashioned from a tropical tree trunk.
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Private First Class Frank Pomroy
Pomroy saw some of the fiercest, most brutal fighting of World War II at Guadalcanal.
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The Hinge of Fate: From the Collection to the Classroom
Richard B. Frank, author of Guadalcanal: The Definitive Account of the Landmark Battle (1990); Downfall: The End of the Imperial Japanese Empire (1999); and MacArthur (2007); lectures on the decisive battles of the Pacific war.
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Betty Jacobs
Betty Jacobs grew up in World War II. She spent much of the war pledging her time and effort to aiding troops in New Orleans, her hometown.
Past Events
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Black Angels Over Tuskegee (School Performance)
02/23/2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMVibrant, energetic, and emotionally captivating, Black Angels Over Tuskegee tells the fictionalized story of six men embarking on a journey to become the first Black aviators in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, a tumultuous era of racial segregation.
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The Journey of Jewish Americans: World War II and the History of Jewish Immigration
02/22/2024 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMLearn about the history of Jewish immigration to America, the long-term consequences of the 1924 Immigration Act, and the impact of World War II on immigration policy in this free virtual teacher workshop.
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"Expressions of America"
02/22/2024 | 6:00 PM - 6:30 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
