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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.
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The Battle for Toilet Paper: USS Skipjack
In 1942, a submarine skipper grew frustrated when a requisition for an essential item was cancelled. His response is still famous in the Navy today.
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WWII Reads: North Africa
The Museum's Senior Director of Public Programming revisits his favorite books on World War II in North Africa.
Past Events
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Beyond the Beaches: D+1 and the Battle for Normandy
06/06/2024 - 06/07/2024Join the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy for its latest symposium in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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80th Anniversary of D-Day Events
06/06/2024 - 06/07/2024On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord—the codename for the massive Allied invasion of Normandy, France—with more than 150,000 troops.
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"Expressions of America" Premium Dinner with Belles Pre-Show
06/06/2024 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
