VIRTUAL EVENTS
Encompassing the arts, culture, education, and patriotism, enjoy exceptional War Memorial programming streamed directly to you.
One for the Foxes appeared this December in a virtual concert produced exclusively for The War Memorial.
American Democracy Live Event | Democracy in America: Electoral Engagement
Online discussion and live Q&A featuring University of Michigan-Flint Professor of History Thomas Henthorn.
American Democracy Live Event | Wings of Gold: The Story of the First Women Naval Aviators
Online discussion and live Q&A featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Beverly Weintraub about her new book, Wings of Gold: The Story of the First Women Naval Aviators.
American Democracy Live Event | Hamilton Lives!
A spontaneous and un-scripted presentation by historical impersonator and scholar Hal Bidlack, Ph.D as Alexander Hamilton in a Chautauqua Performance.
American Democracy Live Event | The 2020 Election and Its Continuing Aftermath
On Wednesday, June 23, we visited with three experts who helped us to explore and better understand the continuing impact of the 2020 Presidential Election.
American Democracy Live Event | What Does The Future Hold for Nonprofit Newsrooms?
On Wednesday, May 19 we visited with two Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists helped us to explore and better understand nonprofit newsrooms at both the local and national levels.
Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Carl Levin’s 36 Years in the US Senate
On Wednesday, April 21, we heard about the long and distinguished career of Senator Carl Levin from Jim Townsend, Director of the Levin Center at WSU Law School.
Journalism: Separating News, Analysis, and Editorial Opinion
On Wednesday, March 24, we visit Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David K. Shipler. Mr. Shipler talked with us about the state of American journalism and the challenge of separating news, analysis, and editorial opinion.
What the Polls Got Right – and Wrong – About the 2020 Election
Watch our online panel discussion and live Q&A with three American political scientists, all with extensive backgrounds in elections, campaigns, and polling/social research.
Dr. Otis Brawley: A More Perfect Union | The Challenge of Health Disparities
Watch our virtual Q&A featuring professor Dr. Otis Brawley, who shared his presentation, A More Perfect Union: The Challenge of Health Disparities.
Dr. Fay Hansen: Learn to Grow—Grow to Learn
School and community gardens are sprouting up across the country. Many people don’t realize that incorporating gardens into the curriculum and into the community grows more than vegetables, it grows people in surprising ways. This virtual event is free and will be streamed directly to your computer, mobile device, or smart TV.
Author Talk with A. J. Baime: Dewey Defeats Truman
Join for a virtual Q&A featuring author A.J. Baime, who will discuss his new book, Dewey Defeats Truman: The 1948 Election and the Battle for America's Soul. Ted Everingham, former board chair and long time board member of The War Memorial, will interview A.J. and bring the audience into the discussion. A one-hour session is planned. This virtual event is free and will be streamed directly to your computer, mobile device, or smart TV.