Holiday events and more at the National WWI Museum and Memorial

KANSAS CITY, MO. – December at the National WWI Museum and Memorial is all about the holidays. The first December weekend will feature three free events for the whole family. On Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m. families are invited for Children’s Story Time: The Perfect Christmas Tree. There will be a family-friendly craft activity and storybook reading for all. On Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the Living History Volunteer Corps will be onsite to share stories of how WWI soldiers and their families celebrated the winter holidays at Day in the Life: The Holidays in WWI. Finally, also on Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. the annual screening of "Joyeux Noël" will take place in the Auditorium. “Joyeux Noël” is the story of the 1914 Christmas Truce between opposing soldiers on the Western Front.

Sgt. Alvin York is a well-known WWI hero. Upon returning to the U.S. after WWI, York was gifted a farm in Tennessee, where he lived until his death. Explore his home with Tennessee State Historic Park staff on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Life After War: Sgt. York’s Pall Mall Paradise is free and online only. Registration is required.

The final Makers Social of the year takes place on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Seasoned makers and the handcraft curious are invited to ring in the holiday season with a game of trivia. Prices will be awarded for those with the most knowledge of handcrafts and WWI history. Those still gift shopping will have the chance to browse a Makers Market for items from partners. This quarterly event is free to the public.

About the National WWI Museum and Memorial

The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community. The Museum and Memorial holds the most comprehensive collection of World War I objects and documents in the world and is the second-oldest public museum dedicated to preserving the objects, history and experiences of the war. The Museum and Memorial takes visitors of all ages on an epic journey through a transformative period and shares deeply personal stories of courage, honor, patriotism and sacrifice. Designated by Congress as America’s official World War I Museum and Memorial and located in downtown Kansas City, Mo., the National WWI Museum and Memorial inspires thought, dialogue and learning to make the experiences of the Great War era meaningful and relevant for present and future generations. To learn more, visit theworldwar.org.