New schedule drops for 2024 Taps at the Tower at the National WWI Museum and Memorial
Taps will occur over three days, beginning each evening at approximately 8:45 p.m. on June 16-18 at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
What: The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents the annual Taps at the Tower with a new schedule this year. The public is invited for three nights, from Sunday, June 16 – Tuesday, June 18, 2024, to attend a brief and moving ceremony at sunset (approximately 8:45 p.m.).
Guests will gather at the base of the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played. 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. Special programming, as indicated below, will accompany each ceremony.
Sunday, June 16, 8:55 p.m. | Memorial Courtyard
Honoring of Native American WWI veterans
Experience an honoring by Anella Garcia (Choctaw) and Dr. Charlotte McCloskey (Sicangu Lakota), granddaughters of Native American WWI veterans. At the centennial of the 1924 Indian Citizenship Act, this honoring will commemorate the service and achievements of Native American veterans, especially the 12,000 who participated in World War I.
Monday, June 17, 8:55 p.m. | Memorial Courtyard
Kansas City St. Andrews Pipes and Drums
Join the National WWI Museum and Memorial for a brief performance (10-15 minutes) from Kansas City St. Andrews Pipes and Drums. For over 60 years from the humble undercroft of St Andrews Church, the band has produced countless professional and Grade 1 pipers and drummers.
Tuesday, June 18, 7:30 | South Plaza
Kansas City Symphony Mobile Music Box
Gather at the South Plaza for a one-hour performance by a Symphony string quartet. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and a picnic and enjoy classical standards alongside patriotic favorites performed by members of your Kansas City Symphony.
Tuesday, June 18, 8:55 p.m. | Memorial Courtyard
Kansas City Celtic Pipes and Drums
Join the National WWI Museum and Memorial for a brief performance (10-15 minutes) from Kansas City Celtic Pipes and Drums. An all-volunteer, non-profit group, the band is committed to promoting the traditional bagpipe music of Scotland and Ireland.
Why: Taps is a musical piece that has a rich and storied history within the United States Military. Often played at civilian events and funerals, Taps honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.
When: Sunday, June 16 – Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Where: National WWI Museum and Memorial
Memorial Courtyard - 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64108
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.
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