Student Writing Contest
The National WWII Museum’s annual Student Writing Contest challenges students across the country to respond to prompts based on WWII topics and themes.
The National WWII Museum’s annual Student Writing Contest challenges students across the country to respond to prompts based on WWII topics and themes.
In this special episode, historian Jennifer Putnam, PhD, interviews Antony Penrose, son of WWII war correspondent Lee Miller and author of The Lives of Lee Miller. The new film Lee stars Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet, portraying the trailblazing photojournalist.
The National WWII Museum, Antisemitism: The Fight in WWII America is a five-part podcast series exploring the battle against antisemitism in prewar America and during World War II, and examining the legacy of these efforts, which continue today. Hosted by historian Stephanie Hinnershitz, PhD.
Ages: Children entering grades 3rd – 8th.
June 26-30 (3rd – 8th grades), 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In 1992, Museum founder and award-winning author Stephen E. Ambrose published the New York Times bestseller Band of Brothers — which became not only a successful HBO miniseries, but also a cultural phenomenon that continues today. Join staff from America's official WWII museum and notable historians for the real-life epic journey across Europe. This exclusive travel opportunity includes tour stops and special guests not featured anywhere else.
The National WWII Museum invites you to the opening of The Go for Broke Spirit: Legacy in Portraits, a special exhibit showcasing photographer Shane Sato’s powerful portraits of Japanese American veterans of World War II.