WW1 America

WW1 America invites audiences into a nuanced understanding of World War I as a transformational event in American history, a compressed and convulsive time of social, economic, and political change, a lens through which to understand what it means to be modern. WW1 America is made possible by NEH on the Road, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

WWI America explores vitally important stories of a transformational and divisive era, for a broad, multi-generational audience. The exhibition is visually dynamic, with large-scale photographs, moving images, multimedia environments, and re-created settings such as a music shop and grocery store. It is also a socially interactive forum, with stories and many period artifacts supported by authentic voices expressing competing views.

From the brutal realities of war to the vivid delights of popular culture, WW1 America offers visitors an engaging and compelling evocation of the many dimensions of this period, as well as an entry point into thinking about and making sense of our own times. Read more about the exhibit online at irvingarchivesandmuseum.com.

Hours:
Irving Archives & Museum is available by appointment for touring
-Wednesday through Friday from 10am–noon and 2–4pm
-Saturday from 10am–1pm