David Dworak – The War of Supply The era of modern warfare introduced in World War II presented the Allied Powers with one of the more complicated logistical challenges of […]
Fred Johnson—The Fighting Seabees Over 12,500 African Americans served in Seabee units in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters during World War II, a group largely forgotten today. During the war […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Gallery Gathering scheduled for Wednesday, August 7 is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
One Hour chats with Special Guests in the Exhibit Gallery Join us on July 25th at 10:30 a.m. and August 8th at 2:00 p.m. for a Gallery Gathering with Christin […]
This lecture is SOLD OUT Alex Kershaw—Patton's Prayer: A True Story of Courage, Faith and Victory in WWII. General George Patton needed a miracle. In December 1944, the Allies found […]
The Wright Museum will welcome back dozens of classic cars, hot rods, and motorcycles for the 11th annual Cruise in to the Wright! Regular museum admission includes access to the car show. The Bel-Airs will be on hand to supply live music, and food will be available to purchase from MacDaddy’s Rolling Smoke BBQ food […]
Bob DiCicco—Love Letters From the Front A musical tribute to the American GI’s of WWII. A poignant look at the letters from loved ones and the beautiful music that shaped the incredible era of the 1940’s.
One Hour chats with Special Guests in the Exhibit Gallery Join us on July 11th & August 22nd at 2:00 p.m. for a Gallery Gathering with Estelle Parsons. Estelle Parsons […]
Dr. Stephen Brecher – Penicillin, a Football Game, and the Golden age of Antibiotics in WWII Learn about the secret weapon developed in WWII. This miracle drug is credited with saving the lives of 10 to 15 % of all WWII Casualties. Research and production of penicillin became the second highest priority of the war […]
David Kertzer—The Pope at War Information from the newly opened Vatican archives, a groundbreaking, explosive, and riveting book about Pope Pius XII and his actions during World War II, including […]
Howard Mansfield – I will Tell no War Stories: What our Fathers left unsaid about WWII Growing up, World War II was omnipresent and hidden. This was also true of […]
(This event was originally scheduled for September 10) David Chrisinger - The Soldiers Truth: Ernie Pyle and the Story of WWII A beautiful reckoning with the life and work of […]
