Events

Did you know Sigmund Freud co-authored a psychological analysis of President Woodrow Wilson? Explore this lost psychobiography with Professor Patrick Weil, who rediscovered the manuscript in 2014.

Join The Modernists for our annual cemetery tour in historic Sheffield Cemetery, the second oldest Jewish cemetery in Kansas City.

Come see vintage military vehicles of all kinds during the Military Vehicle Preservation Association’s stop at the Museum and Memorial, during its eighth transcontinental convoy journey.

Teachers, join us for a free and fun workshop that will help you guide your classroom or history club through participating in the 2025 National History Day contest.

A century ago while the Liberty Memorial was still under construction, Kansas Citians laid a time capsule – with great fanfare – within its walls. It is now 2024: what surprises and stories will be unearthed? Tune in live to the unveiling to find out!

Photographer Brian McCarty retells children’s firsthand accounts of war with toy figures, documenting today’s conflicts that can be traced to WWI’s enduring impact on the last century. Explore his work at this reception and lecture.

Join The Modernists at Up-Down Arcade Bar for good company, conversation and even better cocktails. Open to members and non-members alike.

Against the backdrop of the 2024 presidential election, we dive into questions on the American press’s role, responsibilities and influence on U.S. elections. Co-hosted with American Public Square and KCUR 89.3.

Indulge in Shire-inspired refreshments and test your knowledge of the life and works of WWI veteran J.R.R. Tolkien to win precious prizes! Teams and solo players welcome.

Stretch out (like WWI Internee Joseph Pilates) and sip some cold-pressed juice, all in one free session.

View artifacts up close and participate in a variety of activities as you explore the global history of the Great War with the Living History Volunteer Corps during our free, annual outdoor program.

The Museum and Memorial teams with area amateur radio operators for special event station WW1USA. All short-wave radio operators welcome.

Join us in honoring veterans with special activities and a free public ceremony on the grounds, as well as a museum admission discount: free general admission for veterans/active-duty military and half-price general admission for the public.

As the defining event of the 20th century, how does World War I inform our understanding of “just” war? Join us in a digital summit to explore the strategic and ethical complexities that define modern conflict: war and morality.

Are you a seasoned maker or just curious about handcrafts? Join us for a rousing happy hour of refreshments, history, socializing and crafting. Your own projects welcome!