Memorial Day Program
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The May 23 Memorial Day programming honored our courageous fallen service members.
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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Virtual Program - Genealogy 101: Back to Basics
June 4th | 6 PM CT
Free event
Join us virtually for a practical introduction to starting your family history research.
We will discuss helpful first steps and core research tools, including census records, city directories, newspapers, military records, and other resources that can help you begin building your family story.
Whether you are just getting started or trying to organize what you already know, this program will help you take the next step.
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.
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.
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.
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.