Past Events Archives - The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library

Col. Wickliffe CSA reenactment group firing a historic cannon at Liberty Days

2026 Liberty Days Recap & Photo Gallery

Past Events / March 11, 2026

Recap and photo gallery of the 14th Annual Liberty Days event.

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Flyer featuring an illustration of U. S. Grant

U.S. Grant: Mediocre Merchant, Great General, Poor President

Past Events / March 11, 2026

Join the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library on September 17, 2026, for a deep dive into the history of U. S. Grant.

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A flyer for an upcoming historical presentation titled 'General Nathan Bedford Forrest: December of 1862 Raid'. The flyer lists guest speaker Rick Justice, a retired history teacher and author. Key event details include: Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library. The event is free and open to the public. It features discussions on 'What to Expect': The Strategy, The Impact, and Expert Insight into Forrest's tactics.

Nathan Bedford Forrest 1862 Raid: Civil War History Presentation

Past Events / March 11, 2026

Join the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library on August 20, 2026, for an engaging deep dive into General Nathan Bedford Forrest’s pivotal 1862 West Tennessee campaign.

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

July Kids Day at the Museum: Occupy Bloomfield 1861-1865

Past Events / March 11, 2026

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

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Flyer for an event titled 'Letters Home from World War II: St. Louis'. The flyer details a presentation by Christopher Alan Gordon on the correspondence of St. Louis residents during WWII, including heartbreak and hope. It includes key event information: Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM at The Stars and Stripes Museum, free and open to the public. A book signing with the author follows.

Letters Home from WWII: St. Louis | Special Author Presentation

Past Events / March 11, 2026

Join the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library on July 16, 2026, for a moving evening as author Christopher Alan Gordon unearths personal stories of hope and heartbreak from the “Greatest Generation.”

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4th Annual Journalism Summer Camp

Past Events / March 11, 2026

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.

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A flyer for a fundraising concert at the Stars and Stripes National Museum, featuring performers Strongheart and Maggie Thorn, held in the historic WWII Room on July 10, 2026.

Live Music: Preserving the Past, Rocking the Present

Past Events / March 10, 2026

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!

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