Join renowned World War I historians Sir Hew Strachan, Professor Jay Sexton and Professor Jennifer Keene for a podcast recording to kickoff the Museum’s centennial symposium 1917: America Joins the Fight. Presenters will discuss President Woodrow Wilson’s vision for peace, the U.S. military's preparedness in 1917 and domestic reactions to U.S. entry into the war. Learn more

Enjoy free admission for active duty military/veterans and half-price admission for the general public all weekend! Honor veterans on Saturday, Nov. 11 as the Museum hosts a free public ceremony at 10 a.m. featuring dignitaries, inspiring musical performances and a keynote address from Major General Maria R. Gervais, Deputy Commanding General, Combined Arms Center. Additionally, nearly 100 new bricks will be dedicated as part of the free Walk of Honor Ceremony at 2 p.m.

The Museum is host to two symposiums this fall: Remembering Muted Voices: Conscience, Dissent, Resistance and Civil Liberties in World War I Through Today from Oct. 19-22, 2017 highlights resistance and conscientious objection during WWI, while our 2017 Symposium, 1917: America Joins the Fight looks at this revolutionary year in the conflict, particularly the influence of the war on America and Russia, Nov. 3-4, 2017.