Eighty years ago, the census of 1940—16th in the nation’s history—was carried out beginning in April. It would hold both immediate and long-lasting ramifications for the country and its citizens, some of which have only recently begun to come to light.
Merchant Marine, Louis Taix of New Orleans, Louisiana, was lost at sea when the SS Nicarao was sunk by a German submarine U-751 on the night of May 15, 1942, in the Bahama Islands.
Private Snafu, a Warner Bros. Studios cartoon produced for the war effort, educated and entertained GIs.
Films presented in the Reel History Film series illustrates the power of community and American heroes on the frontlines.
The courageous Free French defense of the remote desert fortress of Bir Hacheim in May 1942 helped turn the tide of the war in North Africa.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
Join 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.
Sample garden-fresh cocktails, learn how to make them at home, and vote for your favorites as area distillers and bars compete to create the best cocktails using local ingredients.