2026 Liberty Gala
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.
Programs and Events
Pritzker 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
First Fridays in the Archives
Monthly Exclusive Event
The PMML invites you into the heart of our iconic building with monthly behind-the-scenes tours of collections and archival workspaces. First Fridays offer access to the state-of-the-art underground storage and archival workspaces dedicated to the preservation of the Citizen Soldier stories.
Beyond the Divide: Shared Humanity in War
Award-Winning Filmmaker Ron Osgood Live
August 27 Only
6:30 PM CT
Ron Osgood, recipient of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) 2026 Excellence in the Arts Award, will be at PMML on Thursday, August 27 for a screening of his film, Just Like Me: The Vietnam War/The American War. This film focuses on the personal stories of American, North Vietnamese, and South Vietnamese soldiers and civilians. This is not a film about combat and politics, but of the cultural connections of all who were involved in this conflict. He will be joined by Kathleen Gillogly, Ph.D., from UW-Parkside to talk more about the film and the individuals on both sides of this war.
The Future of Service: America's All-Volunteer Force
Virtual Program
September 3
7:00 PM CT
Join a distinguished panel of military leaders, scholars, and national security experts for a timely conversation exploring the evolution of the all-volunteer force, the lasting impact of 9/11 on military service, today's recruiting and retention challenges, and what the future of service may look like for the next generation.
Behind the Blueprint: Virtual Architecture Lecture
September 9
3 PM CT
Learn more about the inspiration behind the unique architecture of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library. Join us as Philip Castillo, Managing Director at Jahn, dives into the details and gives us all a better look at the making of our home in Kenosha.
This is an entirely virtual program.
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Civil War Genealogy Workshop
September 23
5:30 PM CT
Join staff from the PMML Library for a program focused on Civil War genealogy. We will offer helpful online resources, take a look at books in the PMML Library collection that focus on local histories, and discuss the unique challenges dealing with Civil War genealogy.
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.