Blog
The Museum & Library is proud to continue guiding the general public through their exploration of military history, military affairs, and national security in greater detail thanks to the Pritzker Military Museum & Library blog. Here, the Museum & Library posts longer form content covering a wide array of events, topics, people, and moments in history. Blog posts are written by staff members of the Museum & Library, partners and friends, as well as authors that take part in or contribute towards programming.
Women's History Month: Women in Military HistoryWomen's History Month begins March 1, 2021.
Weather in Military HistoryDid you know that weather plays an important role in military history and affairs?
Celebrating love during times of struggle - Valentine's Day 2021Happy Valentine’s Day from the Pritzker Military Museum & Library!
Pritzker Military Museum & Library Honors Black Veterans for Black History MonthHonoring Black History Month through the archives and books of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library
This Week in Military History: The Christmas TruceIn this week in military history, we explore the famous Christmas Truce of 1914 when the sounds of war faded across the Western Front, albeit briefly, and a moment of goodwill was shared during World War I.
The American Krag: Obsolete at BirthLearn more about the history of the Krag-Jorgensen rifle.
Happy 245th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!Happy 245th birthday to the United States Marine Corps! The Pritzker Military Museum & Library takes pride in collecting, preserving, and sharing the stories of the Marines who have served our nation since its colonial beginning.
Celebrating the Museum & Library At the 2020 Liberty GalaThe Museum & Library's 2020 virtual Liberty Gala took place on Oct 21, 2020 where Senator Bob Dole received the inaugural Citizen Soldier Award.
The Bridge on the River Kwai: Understanding the Burma-Thailand Railway POW ExperienceDr. Havers examines the experience of prisoners of the Japanese during WWII as portrayed in the movie The Bridge On the River Kwai.
2025 PMML RewindWhat a year it’s been at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library! Here’s how we made history (and had a little fun along the way).