"Like a Thunderbolt from the Skies": Airborne Forces in World War II Symposium
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July 21 09:30 AM
Perhaps no component of the Armed Forces has captured the imagination or loomed larger in the collective popular memory of Americans than the US Army Airborne. Join us for an all-new symposium exploring the history, impact, and enduring legacy of World War II's airborne units. Note: Free virtual registration will become available at a later date. Featuring compelling topics such as:Jumping into History: Allied Airborne Operations in Northwest EuropeMediterranean Missions: North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Southern FranceParatroopers in the Pacific: Leyte, Corregidor, and Rescue MissionsThe Lessons and Legacies of WWII US Airborne Forces in Today’s MilitaryWith expert historians and authors including:Rob CitinoJohn McManusJames Fenelon PRICINGSymposium Only
$899Symposium + Hotel Package
Includes two nights at The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center
$1,199 per person (double occupancy) / $1,399 per person (single)REGISTER NOWENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCESymposium + Experience the Victory Package
Includes four nights at The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, private guided tours, and a comprehensive meal plan
$2,350 per person (double occupancy) / $2,950 (single)LEARN MORETo book your trip or for more information, call 1-877-813-3329 x 257 or email travel@nationalww2museum.org.
Join us to explore the history, impact, and enduring legacy of the US Army Airborne.
February 26 04:30 PM
February 27 06:00 PM
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Experience the Museum's special exhibit with a game night where friendly competition and history collide.
October 13, 2026, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

+ Add to calendar 2026-10-13 5:00:00 PM 2026-10-13 7:30:00 PM America/Mexico_City Louisiana Memorial Pavilion 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Museum After Hours: <em>Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War</em> Experience the Museum's special exhibit with a game night where friendly competition and history collide.
Location: Louisiana Memorial Pavilion
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Join The National WWII Museum for Museum After Hours: Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War, a one-of-a-kind evening of friendly competition, exploration, and exclusive access to the Museum.
Discover the stories of the sailors who served aboard USS New Orleans during this special game night where friendly competition and history collide. Test your knowledge during multiple rounds of WWII, naval, and USS New Orleans trivia. Explore the Museum's galleries with an interactive scavenger hunt, challenge friends to a life-size game of Battleship, and enjoy additional activities throughout the evening.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For additional information, contact Kelci Baker, Assistant Director of Public Engagement, kelci.baker@nationalww2museum.org.

Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War is on display in the Museum’s Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown Foundation Special Exhibit Gallery through February 14, 2027. The exhibit is supported by The Toler Foundation.
Wishing Museum Senior Vice President for Capital Programs Bob Farnsworth the best as he retires.
Celebrating Founding President & CEO Emeritus Dr. Gordon H. “Nick” Mueller’s three decades of leadership and accomplishments.
Tuskegee Airmen, Four-Star General Ann E. Dunwoody, and Acclaimed Filmmaker Steven Spielberg Bestowed with Museum’s Highest Honor
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The Museum hosted a series of commemorative programs—both in New Orleans and online—paying tribute to veterans of all eras.
The American Spirit Awards is an awards gala celebrating individuals and organizations whose work reflects the values and spirit of those who served our country during the World War II years.
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