8:45 p.m.
Memorial Courtyard
Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country.
2025 Taps at the Tower
Sunday, June 15
Monday, June 16
8:45 p.m.
Memorial Courtyard
Tuesday, June 17
8:45 p.m.
Memorial Courtyard
People are invited to come and use the grounds each evening, have a picnic, play games and enjoy the outdoors. At sunset (8:45 p.m.), people will gather at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief, moving ceremony.
The event will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the Paul Sunderland Bridge inside the Museum and Memorial.
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The National WWI Museum and Memorial is a civic pillar in Kansas City, and is a point of pride to the people in the region. Rising from patriotic and citizen initiative, the Memorial is a gathering place for ceremonies and memorials that honor those who served the nation.
2025 Sponsors
Veterans of Foreign Wars
This event is supported in part by the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund
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