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Raymond Wells, 36th Infantry Division
Raymond Wells describes his experiences during the fighting around San Pietro, Italy.
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Platoon Sergeant Ruben Rivers and the 761st Tank Battalion
On November 16, 1944, the men of the African American 761st Tank Battalion assaulted the German-held town of Guebling. Platoon Sergeant Ruben Rivers displayed uncommon heroism in leading the assault, and in doing so made the ultimate sacrifice for his comrades.
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Alexander Vraciu, Fighting Squadron 6 (VF-6)
Alexander Vraciu describes downing six Japanese aircraft in eight minutes during what has come to be known as the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.
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Anne Mergen: First Lady of Editorial Cartoons During World War II
Anne Mergen was the only female editorial cartoonist of her time. Her work captured the social and political atmosphere of the WWII years and beyond.
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Engage Until Neutralized: USS Texas Battles Battery Hamburg
In June 1944, USS Texas battled the largest German gun battery in the Cherbourg area in support of the VII Corps’ push on the city.
Past Events
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17th International Conference on World War II
11/21/2024 - 11/23/2024Tune in to our premier adult educational event bringing together the best and brightest scholars, authors, historians, and witnesses to history from around the globe to discuss the war that changed the world.
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Dinner with a Curator: "Literary Giants and U-boats: Hemingway and Cuba in World War II"
11/19/2024 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMWhen they weren't traveling the world to report on the war, Ernest Hemingway and his wife, Martha Gellhorn, spent much of the 1940s residing in Havana, Cuba.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
11/18/2024 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 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.
