Programs and Events

June 14th 

12 PM - 4 PM

Flag Day is on Sunday, June 14, and it also marks the kickoff of our first Somers Summer Sundays! The museum is open 12-4pm, and we’re celebrating in true community spirit with fun giveaways and a hands‑on kid’s craft.

Did you know kids under 15 always receive free admission to PMML? On Flag Day, they’ll get an extra treat because every child can create their very own wooden American flag to take home as a keepsake. It’s a perfect way to learn, create, and celebrate together.

Bring the family and help us honor the history and meaning behind the American flag.

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June 24th 

 6 PM 

Film By Ken Burns

Join WTTW and PMML for a special screening of selections from The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt that tells the story of how 13 colonies rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe.

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June 30th 

 6 PM 

Up Close Event

Discover the power of personal history at Inside the Vault, a special program featuring rarely seen materials from the life and correspondence of Jerome “Jerry” Adler during his deployment to Korea. Our archivist will showcase select items from his collection including a striking wartime letter.

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July 8th 

 6 PM 

Exclusive Event

The PMML is proud to host best-selling author, Steven Pressfield. Pressfield is the author of the best-selling novels Gates of Fire and Tides of War, as well as The Legend of Bagger Vance. He is also the author of the classics on creativity The War of Art and Turning Pro. His book, Gates of Fire, is required reading at West Point and Annapolis and for all officers in the U.S. Marine Corps. It has been on the Commandant’s Reading List for all ranks since 2002. He will join us to talk about his take on writing military history, both fiction and non-fiction, and about his new book, The Arcadian. 

Following the discussion, Steven Pressfield will be signing a selection of his titles. 

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Thank You For Your Support

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library hosted the 2026 Liberty Bash in Kenosha, Wisconsin on May 30. This year’s theme, Spirit of ’76: Birth of the Citizen Soldier, celebrated the founding of America and honors the 2026 Founder's Award recipients.

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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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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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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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