The American Spirit Awards is an awards gala celebrating individuals and organizations whose work reflects the values and spirit of those who served our country during the World War II years.

Join Museum Educators and learn how to communicate using signal flags and semaphore signals as well as how to make your own secret decoder to send messages that only YOU will be able to crack.

The National WWII Museum marked the 77th anniversary of D-Day and 21st birthday of the Museum on Sunday, June 6, 2021, highlighted by the on-campus Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemoration Ceremony in US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center.

Tune in for a conversation about the men of X Troop, who were the real Inglorious Basterds: a secret commando unit of young Jewish refugees who were trained in counterintelligence and advanced combat to deliver decisive blows against the Nazis.

The Museum is saddened by the passing of author, historian and friend Jim Hornfischer, yesterday, June 2nd at the young age of 55.