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100 Mile Yard Sale at the Stars and Stripes Museum

Flyer for the Murder by the Book event featuring the text: 'Murder by the Book,' 'May 2, 2025, at 6 PM,' and '$50 per person.

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

Flyer for Kids Day at the Stars and Stripes Museum featuring an illustration of a Revolutionary War flag. The design includes text highlighting activities such as period costume presentations, code ciphering, quill writing, discussions on women spies, an invisible ink demonstration, and role-playing activities. Event details include the date (April 26, 2025), time (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), and a note that the event is free to the public.

Join us for Kids Day American Revolution at the Stars and Stripes Museum on April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! This exciting event is perfect for families looking to explore the American Revolution through engaging activities. Enjoy a period costume presentation, learn about secret communication with code ciphering, and try quill writing. Discover the remarkable stories of women spies and see an invisible ink demonstration. Best of all, this event is FREE to the public! Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of learning and exploration. We look forward to seeing you there!

In "Dog Tags Take the Long Road Home," Marc Phillip Yablonka recounts a poignant story of reconnecting a fallen Marine's dog tag to his brother, highlighting the enduring impact of loss and the long journey of healing for the Arnold family.

man standing in front of body of water

I worked for the paper from December 1990 until December 2013. A civilian journalist from the Chicago area, I joined Stripes shortly before the Gulf War started and was assigned to the copy desk in Griesheim, Germany. Starting in early 1992, I moved over to the reporters’ side and transferred to the Kaiserslautern bureau to cover U.S. Air Forces in Europe.

flyer featuring kids looking at displays in the barn

Immerse yourself in a captivating exploration of World War II history at our WWII History Day! This exciting event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to experience the past through engaging activities and authentic displays.