Programs and Events

Standard Programs & Events ImagePritzker Military Museum & Library hosts a range of events — including lectures with distinguished authors and military personnel, movie screenings, and family programs. In addition to events, the Museum & Library showcases a variety of military artifacts and regalia in its rotating and permanent Museum exhibits.

 

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Upcoming & Current Events

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The Middle

May 12th

Live Recording

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library will host a special live recording of The Middle with Jeremy Hobson, a nationally syndicated public radio call-in program in Kenosha. The Battle at Home: Addressing Veteran Mental Health will bring together veterans, advocates, and community members for an honest and impactful discussion. Held before a live audience, the evening will foster an atmosphere that is both deeply reflective and hopeful, even as it explores the serious challenges facing those who have served. 

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2026 Liberty Bash

May 30th

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library will host the 2026 Liberty Bash in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This year’s theme, Spirit of ’76: Birth of the Citizen Soldier, celebrates the founding of America and honors the 2026 Founder's Award recipients.

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2026 Liberty Bash

September 19th

The 23rd Annual Pritzker Military Museum & Library Liberty Gala will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago.

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First Fridays in the Archives

Step inside parts of PMML the public rarely sees.

Our monthly First Friday tours offer behind-the-scenes access to our underground archives, where stories of the Citizen Soldier come to life.

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PMML Book Club

PMML Book Club

Journey with us as we read the pages of literary wonders that touch the heart. Join us virtually for a book discussion that encourages us to examine military history and how it relates not just to those who have served but to everyone. Our titles will change monthly and will feature fiction and non-fiction titles. The PMML Book Club is a virtual social gathering with special in-person surprise events along the way.

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