Lectures & Seminars
We host renowned historians, veterans, and scholars who share their expertise and bring the untold stories of WWII to our community.
Upcoming Lectures
Join us for these expert-led presentations at the museum
The Battle of the Bulge: Hitler's Last Gamble
Dr. Robert Thornton, Military Historian
An in-depth look at the largest and bloodiest battle fought by American forces during WWII, examining the strategic decisions, harsh winter conditions, and the resilience of Allied troops.
Women at War: Unsung Heroes of the Home Front
Professor Maria Santiago, Georgetown University
This seminar highlights the critical roles women played during WWII, from factory floors to code-breaking rooms, and how their contributions reshaped American society.
D-Day: The First 24 Hours
Colonel James Whitfield, U.S. Army (Ret.)
A minute-by-minute account of the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944, drawing on firsthand accounts, declassified documents, and the latest scholarship.
Past Lecture Series
A selection of our recent programs
- ★The Pacific Theater: Island by Island
- ★Code Talkers: Language as a Weapon
- ★The Tuskegee Airmen: Breaking Barriers at 30,000 Feet
- ★Nuremberg Trials: Justice After Atrocity
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Interested in Speaking?
We welcome proposals from historians, authors, veterans, and educators who would like to present at the museum. Share your expertise with our community.