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Join us at the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library on July 10, 2026, for a memorable evening of harmony and history! Experience a special fundraising concert in our historic WWII Room featuring regional favorites Strongheart and Maggie Thorn. Enjoy refreshments and full gallery access while supporting our mission to preserve the heritage of military journalism. Tickets are available now—don’t miss this chance to support the museum while enjoying great local music!
Brian S. Brooks, former associate dean at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and president of the Stars and Stripes Museum and Library, shares a personal and professional reflection on the legacy of the Stars and Stripes. From his family’s multi-generational connection to the newspaper to his tenure as European editor, Brooks explores the vital importance of an editorially independent "soldiers' newspaper" and addresses the recent challenges to its First Amendment mission.
Al Ricketts, dedicated 15 years to the Stars and Stripes newspaper, beginning his career in
Join us for an immersive murder mystery dinner at the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library.
Join us for the 10th Annual Stars and Stripes Museum Trivia Night on March 7, 2026 and enjoy an evening of trivia in our new addition.
Help Veterans This Holiday Season with a delicious smoked ham