The National WWII Museum, Museum Store, Solomon Victory Theater, US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, BB's Stage Door Canteen, Kushner Restoration Pavilion, The American Sector Restaurant + Bar, and The Soda Shop will all be closed. All venues will reopen for regular hours on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

The Four Chaplains: A Story of Heroism, Sacrifice, and Remembrance

5:00 p.m. Reception  |  6:00 p.m. Presentation

On February 3, 1943, the SS Dorchester—a US Army transport—was making its way in a convoy from the United States to a command base in southern Greenland. En route, she was struck by torpedo fire from a German U-boat, and sank within 20 minutes.

Four chaplains were on board the Dorchester—George L. Fox, a Methodist minister; Rabbi Alexander D. Good; Catholic priest Reverend John P. Washington; and the Reverend Clark V. Poling, a Reformed Church in America minister. As panic set in among soldiers aboard the sinking ship, the chaplains guided men to safety through darkened ship corridors, then gave up their life vests to those who had none. After helping as many men as possible into lifeboats, the four men were seen linking arms, singing and praying. They went down with the ship and were among nearly 700 who perished.

Join us as Captain Louis Cavaliere, chairman of The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation, shares their story and the efforts to preserve their memory.

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6:00 p.m. Dinner Seating, 8:00 p.m. Show-Only Ticket

Join our Victory Swing Orchestra for a romantic dining-and-dancing salute to the golden era of big bands—a show sure to put you In the Mood for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day! This special show features dance-floor favorites from the1930s and 1940s including Moonlight Serenade, String of Pearls, Begin the Beguine, Sing, Sing, Sing, and Star Dust, among many others. Bring your Valentine to BB’s Stage Door Canteen for a nostalgic celebration of love. Make your reservations today!