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The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inflatable Tanks, Sound Affects and Other Audacious Fakery

Lecture and book signing by Author Rick Beyers Admission $15 non-members, $12 membersIn the summer of 1944, a handpicked group of young GIs landed in France to conduct a secret mission. Armed with truckloads of inflatable tanks, a massive collection of sound-effects records, and more than a few tricks up their sleeves, they created a […]

Director’s Tour

Director’s TourA tour of the Museum and special exhibits.

8th Annual Car Show

Antique cars, food, the Bel Airs Doo Whop group and Museum tours.

The Truth about Lies: Deception Plans in World War II

Lecture by Dr. Marion DorseyWinning battles requires fighting and supplies, but sometimes tricks can turn the tide in one side’s favor. The Allies considered and implemented a variety of deceptions, sometimes massive ones, against the Axis powers. From the invasion of Sicily to the landings at Normandy, the Allies benefited from lies and deceptions that […]

The Burning Monk: The Story Behind One of the Vietnam War’s Most Famous Photographs

Lecture by Dr. Edward G. MillerIn June 1963, American journalist Malcolm Browne captured one of the most famous photographs of all time: the self-immolation of the Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc. What caused Quang Duc to take his life in such a shocking and painful way? In his lecture, Edward Miller reveals the behind-the-scenes […]

The American St. Nick

Lecture and book signing by the author Peter Lion It’ s December 1944, and knowing they would not be home for Christmas, battle weary GIs throw a holiday party for the children of Wiltz, Luxembourg. Ten days later the town is all but destroyed during the Battle of the Bulge. Wiltz however never forgot the […]

9/11 Memorial Ceremony

From 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on September 11th, the Wright Museum will host the annual 9-11 ceremony organized by Robert and Lindy Visio.   For information regarding this event contact the Visios at n2862b@gmail.com.The Wright Museum of World War II is a 501(c)3 not for profit educational institution and is providing space for this 9-11 ceremony […]

An American Solo: The Story of Col. Norman Phillips (USAF retired)

Documentary film presentationThis is a fun, fast-paced biopic about Colonel Norman Phillips. No one has squeezed more out of 98 years than Phillips, and he tells his own story with clarity, candor, and charisma. Raised by illiterate, immigrant grandparents, Phillips grew up to become a decorated World War II fighter pilot, mentor to future astronauts, […]

Director’s Tour

A tour of the Museum and special exhibits.

2024 Festival of Trees

Visit the Festival of Trees website to learn about this event.