National WWII Event Calendar
March 2010

Wednesday, March 3, 2010  -  Friday, March 5, 2010
      Band of Brothers Marathon

Based on the bestseller by Stephen E. Ambrose, the epic 10-part miniseries Band of Brothers tells the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army.

Drawn from interviews with survivors of Easy Company, as well as soldiers' journals and letters, Band of Brothers chronicles the experiences of these men who knew extraordinary bravery and extraordinary fear. They were an elite rifle company parachuting into France early on D-Day morning, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and capturing Hitler's Eagle's Nest at Berchtesgaden. They were also a unit that suffered 150 percent casualties, and whose lives became legend.

Now you can see this Emmy award-winning HBO miniseries as never before, on the 45-foot screen at The National World War II Museum’s Solomon Victory Theater. This three night event is free but, due to capacity issues, registration is required. Come early to enjoy dinner and drinks in The American Sector.

Band of Brothers - Schedule of Episodes

Wednesday, March 3, 6:30 pm
Episode 1 “Currahee”
Episode 2 “Day of Days”
Episode 3 “Carentan”

Thursday, March 4, 6:30 pm
Episode 4 “Replacements”
Episode 5 “Crossroads”
Episode 6 “Bastogne”
Episode 7 “The Breaking Point”

Friday, March 5, 6:30 pm
Episode 8 “The Last Patrol”
Episode 9 “Why We Fight”
Episode 10 “Points”

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
      Lunchbox Lecture 12:00 AM

Toni Kiser presents “Japanese Comfort Women”

Join the National World War II Museum the first and third Wednesday of every month for our Lunchbox Lecture series. Presentations focus on a wide array of World War II related topics and are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring your lunch or just come to enjoy the lecture. For more information call 504-528-1944 x 229.

Take a break from the typical weekday lunch with the Victory Belles at The Stage Door Canteen. The Victory Belles will take you on a nostalgic journey through World War II-era musical classics all sung in rich, three part harmony while the American Sector provides a scrumptious buffet of John Besh specialties. All for one affordable price! For more information, call 504-528-1944 x 267.

Thursday, March 4, 2010
      First Thursdays Wargames 5:30 PM

The National World War II Museum hosts WWII board and miniatures gaming on the First Thursday in every month for gamers at all levels. Pre-registration is required. A minimum number of gamers must register for the meeting to be held. Please contact Walt Burgoyne at walt.burgoyne@nationalww2museum.org or 504-528-1944 x 333 for more information.

Saturday, March 6, 2010
      Knit-in at the Museum 12:00 AM

Join Gulf Coast Area knitters and crocheters for an afternoon of knitting at The National World War II Museum.  If you knit or crochet, bring your needles or hook to the Museum for a knit-in with other knitters.  Work on your Knit Your Bit scarf or bring in other inspiring projects as you swap stories with other knitters under the Museum’s WWII C-47.  Light refreshments provided.  If you’re not familiar with the Museum’s Knit Your Bit Campaign, check out the website. For details, call 504-527-6012 x 229.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
      The Victory Belles at The Stage Door Canteen 1:00 PM

Take a break from the typical weekday lunch with the Victory Belles at The Stage Door Canteen. The Victory Belles will take you on a nostalgic journey through World War II-era musical classics all sung in rich, three part harmony while the American Sector provides scrumptious buffet of John Besh specialties. All for one affordable price!

Purchase tickets online or call 504-528-1943 for more information.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
      Lunchbox Lecture 12:00 PM

Rick Jacobs presents “The Doolittle Raid”

Join the National World War II Museum the first and third Wednesday of every month for our Lunchbox Lecture series. Presentations focus on a wide array of World War II related topics and are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring your lunch or just come to enjoy the lecture. For more information call 504-528-1944 x 229.

Take a break from the typical weekday lunch with the Victory Belles at The Stage Door Canteen. The Victory Belles will take you on a nostalgic journey through World War II-era musical classics all sung in rich, three part harmony while the American Sector provides a scrumptious buffet of John Besh specialties. All for one affordable price! For more information, call 504-528-1944 x 222.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR FUTURE DATES.

Thursday, March 18, 2010  -  Saturday, March 20, 2010
      INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WORLD WAR II

featuring
Rick Atkinson • Carlo D’Este • Robert Edsel • Max Hastings • Walter Isaacson • Donald Miller • Allan Millett • Gerhard Weinberg

covering topics such as
Art & War • D-Day • Women in War • Espionage • War Crimes Trials • The Bombing of Auschwitz

And offering a unique opportunity for our guests: “Meet the Speakers” an evening of refreshments, book signing and conversation with some of the best and brightest minds in the field of World War II history.

Click here for Conference Program

Saturday, March 20, 2010
      Living History Corps 11:00 AM

The Museum’s World War II re-enactors, collectively known as the Living History Corps, are local volunteers who enrich the visitor’s Museum experience with their wealth of information and stories. Wearing the uniforms and carrying the equipment of both the Allied and Axis forces, they share their knowledge about the day-to-day lives of military men and women and the broader lessons of World War II. For more information, call 504-528-1944 x 243.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
      Pub Quiz at The Stage Door Canteen 6:30 PM

Test your knowledge of an array of topics, including a World War II round, at the Pub Quiz in the Stage Door Canteen. Order off the menu at the American Sector restaurant and enjoy half price draft beers. To reserve your spot for this free event, call 504-528-1940

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
      The Victory Belles at The Stage Door Canteen 1:00 PM

Take a break from the typical weekday lunch with the Victory Belles at The Stage Door Canteen. The Victory Belles will take you on a nostalgic journey through World War II-era musical classics all sung in rich, three part harmony while the American Sector provides a scrumptious buffet of John Besh specialties. All for one affordable price! For more information, call 504-528-1944 x 222.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR FUTURE DATES.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
      The Victory Belles at The Stage Door Canteen 1:00 PM

Take a break from the typical weekday lunch with the Victory Belles at The Stage Door Canteen. The Victory Belles will take you on a nostalgic journey through World War II-era musical classics all sung in rich, three part harmony while the American Sector provides a scrumptious buffet of John Besh specialties. All for one affordable price! For more information, call 504-528-1944 x 222.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR FUTURE DATES.