Lecture by Dr. Giovanni FrisoneIn September 1943, when an armistice was signed with the Allies, Italian soldiers thought the war had ended for them. Instead, they were arrested by the […]
Lecture and book signing by Jane HealeyIn The Beantown Girls, author Jane Healey places us to the final harrowing months of World War II in Europe, and brings it painfully, […]
A One Woman Play by Catherine LadnierJourney through the tumultuous years of World War II through the letters of one American soldier to his sister on the home front. Eva […]
Outdoor dedication of the Wright Museum's new Memorial Garden Walkway.
Exhibit made possible by Weirs Publishing Company and Taylor Community, with additional support from John and Evelyn Frank This exhibit will be on display from August 17-October 31.
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 […]
Director’s TourA tour of the Museum and special exhibits.
Antique cars, food, the Bel Airs Doo Whop group and Museum tours.
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, […]
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 […]
A special documentary film about Victory in Japan Day will be shown at noon in the DuQuoin Education Center.
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 […]