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Promotional poster for the 14th Annual Liberty Days: A Living History Timeline Adventure. Features a historical illustration of a soldier and lists the event dates as October 2-3, 2026, at the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library.

Journey through history at the 14th Annual Liberty Days on October 2–3, 2026! Experience a living history timeline featuring a period village, weapons demonstrations, battle reenactments, and live entertainment. This family-friendly event at the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library offers a hands-on look at the past with food, crafts, and educational fun for all ages.

vent poster for the 3rd Annual Occupy Bloomfield Civil War living history event, July 25, 2026.

Join us for Kids Day at the Museum: Occupy Bloomfield 1861-1865 on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm.

Promotional flyer for the 4th Annual Journalism Summer Camp at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library

Stars and Stripes Museum Summer Camp for Aspiring Journalists: The 4th Annual Journalism Summer Camp will be held Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17, 2026 from 10am to 4pm each day at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library.

Brian S. Brooks is a former associate dean and longtime faculty member at the University

Al Ricketts, dedicated 15 years to the Stars and Stripes newspaper, beginning his career in

flyer for the Murder Mystery dinner theater

Join us for an immersive murder mystery dinner at the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library.