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Al Hirt: From the US Army to the King of New Orleans Jazz
The service and legacy of one of New Orleans jazz legends.
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Man's Best Friend
For generations the symbol of loyalty and faithfulness has been a dog. Here we feature some loyal dogs whose loyalty deserves attention.
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Roscoe Brown of the Tuskegee Airmen
Dr. Roscoe Brown served in the USAAF as a fighter pilot in the 100th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, 15th Air Force.
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The Liberation of Stalag Luft I
When POWs awoke at Stalag Luft I on May 1, 1945, the German guards had disappeared and a hand sewn Stars and Stripes replaced the swastika on the flagpole. The Red Army arrived a day later.
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"Walkin' to New Orleans": Dave Bartholomew's WWII Service and Musical Influences
During World War II, New Orleans legend Dave Bartholomew joined the US Army band that contributed to his musical success and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Past Events
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Sensory Friendly Mornings
03/30/2024 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMAvailable on the last Saturday of each month, Sensory Friendly Mornings are for individuals of all ages with special needs and their families to enjoy early access to the Museum with modifications to make the experience more sensory friendly.
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Dinner with a Curator: "'The Girl with a Future': The Cadet Nurse Corps"
03/26/2024 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMThe National WWII Museum’s newest special exhibit, Our War Too: Women in Service, examines the dire nursing shortage driven by the war.
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Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
03/26/2024 | 11:45 AM - 2:00 PMEnjoy a buffet lunch as the delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.
