October at the National WWI Museum and Memorial
There is a lot going on at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in the month of October.
KANSAS CITY, MO. – Living the Great War Weekend is back on Oct. 21-22. Guests will meet soldiers, nurses and more from all sides of the Great War. The Living History Volunteer Corps and other living historians bring WWI to life in a camp setting on the grounds. It all kicks off with Reveille - a gathering at the flagpole inside the front gates – on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. This event is free and for all ages.
October is Homeschool Month at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. A discounted rate of $6 for all homeschool students aged 18 and under provides ticketed access to all gallery areas of the Museum and Memorial along with a free Family Guide booklet. Discount tickets are only available onsite at the Ticketing Counter.
Other events in October include a Fall Film Screening of 1917 on Saturday, Oct.21 at 6:30 p.m., and the 2023 Symposium: Milestones & Cornerstones on Friday, Oct. 27 - Saturday, Oct. 28.
Save the Date: Veterans Day 2023
Join us in honoring veterans with special activities and a free public ceremony on the grounds on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 10 p.m. On Friday, Nov. 10 - Sunday, Nov. 12, the Museum and Memorial will offer free General Admission for Veterans/Active-Duty Military and half-price general admission for the public during Veterans Day Weekend.
October National WWI Museum and Memorial events
- Oct. 1-31, 2023: Homeschool Month (Oct. 2023)
- Thursday, Oct. 19 - 5:30 p.m.: Modernist Happy Hour
- Saturday, Oct. 21 – Sunday, Oct. 22 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: WW1USA Amateur Radio Station
- Saturday, Oct. 21 – Sunday, Oct. 22: Living the Great War Weekend 2023
- Saturday, Oct. 21 - 10 a.m.: Reveille
- Saturday, Oct. 21 - 6:30 p.m.: Fall Film Screening: "1917"
- Friday, Oct. 27 – Saturday, Oct. 28: 2023 Symposium: Milestones & Cornerstones
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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