The Chaplain Corps Celebrates Its 250th Birthday
Did you know that for as long as Americans have been fighting in wars, there have been chaplains serving alongside them? This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Chaplain […]
Wright Museum June Lecture Series
With June heralding the opening of our exciting seasonal exhibit, “From Spies to Satellites: The Cold War Era” (running June 1-September 1), we are excited to dive into the interesting […]
The Wright Museum Sets Its Sights on 31st Season
As we open the doors on our 31st season, we want to take a moment to give you a sneak peek at some of the fun and interesting things you’ll […]
Cold War Toys: What Toys of the Era Tell Us About America During the Cold War
Almost as soon as World War II ended, America found itself embroiled in another kind of war. This time tensions didn’t run hot; they ran cold. By the mid-1950s the […]
Women of World War II: Trailblazers of Courage, Intelligence, and Innovation
During World War II, women played critical and multifaceted roles, breaking barriers and making invaluable contributions to the war effort across the globe. From spies to pilots, entertainers to medics, […]
Life in America: On the Home Front During World War II
“They have given their sons to the military services. They have stoked the furnaces and hurried the factory wheels. They have made the planes and welded the tanks, riveted the […]
The Establishment of the USO
“The USO served also in providing a channel through which more than a million civilian men and women were able to help effectively in the war effort. This cooperative, voluntary […]
Celebrating the Holidays at Home During World War II
“For those still in the United States, it was very difficult to celebrate. No matter where [people were located] during World War II, they were in survival mode.” – Pam […]
Celebrating the Holidays on the Battlefront During World War II
“On our fighting front, there are no silent nights, but there are plenty of holy nights.” – Bing Crosby It’s difficult to be separated from family and friends during the […]
The Nuremberg Trials and Their Legacy
In November 1945, the world began to look past the active fighting of World War II and into the immediate future, starting a process of analyzing the effects of a […]
Eleanor Roosevelt and World War II: Redefining the Role of First Lady
“If the generation that fights today is to lay the foundations of which a peaceful world can be built, all of us who have seen the war close range must […]
Reflecting on a Remarkable Year at the Wright Museum of World War II
As we look back on the past year, the Wright Museum of World War II has had the honor of hosting some truly extraordinary exhibits that not only commemorate pivotal […]