WWI Museum

mjanway · 08-08-2012, 08:23 PM

Finally made the 50 mile drive to Kansas City to visit the National WWI Museum. Very glad that I did. I learned so very much about that conflict that I did not know. They are gearing up for the centennial beginning in 2014 so I probably will have to go several more times.

Well worth the time if you are in the area. Plan on 3 to 4 hours to take it all in.

Jack

Edward Tinker · 08-08-2012, 09:02 PM

Jack, I have heard this is a good museum, and I have read some on WW1, but there is an amazing amount of info that I don't know.

Ed

tomaustin · 08-08-2012, 10:42 PM

across the river from K.C.....while stationed there in mid-60's at the Command and General Staff College, i was also in charge of the museum....we had a german "buzz bomb" in poor shape stacked in the back room....i went over to the military prison on post and recruited several fellows to work with the set of plans we had and recondition our bomb.........it looked really good when we put it on display several months later.......they also have a carriage which was used by President Lincoln when he visited the area....the Military Chapel on post is also a nice historical place to visit.............tom

mjanway · 08-08-2012, 11:36 PM

Although I spent the majority of my career trying to avoid the facilities at Ft Leavenworth, it is indeed on my list to see. Lincoln's visit and speech at Leavenworth are a very big part of Kansas history.

Jack

lfid · 08-09-2012, 03:50 AM

intro summary for WW1 museum
http://www.theworldwar.org/s/110/new...id=1&pgid=1114

about 50 years ago the new bride and I honeymooned in KC at the famous Muelhbach hotel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muehlebach_Hotel

the WW1 museum at that time was very interesting distraction for us and I can recall staring at a shrapnel damaged belt and holster on exhibit from the kia in France soldiers family. and also a few captured german machine guns in window display

looks like the museum is a must see soon

thanks for the post and comments
Bill

cirelaw · 08-09-2012, 08:35 AM

I would love to be a curator to a museum like this. A child in a toy store!!

Schupo · 08-09-2012, 11:21 AM

The National WWI Museum (Liberty Memorial) is a great experience. They have spent millions of dollars reburbishing it into a world class military museum. The view from the top of the tower with the eternal flame is breathtaking.

08-08-2012, 08:23 PM	#1
mjanway User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 54 Thanks: 31 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	WWI Museum Finally made the 50 mile drive to Kansas City to visit the National WWI Museum. Very glad that I did. I learned so very much about that conflict that I did not know. They are gearing up for the centennial beginning in 2014 so I probably will have to go several more times. Well worth the time if you are in the area. Plan on 3 to 4 hours to take it all in. Jack

08-08-2012, 10:42 PM	#3
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	Jack, there is also a museum on post at Ft. Leavenworth, KS across the river from K.C.....while stationed there in mid-60's at the Command and General Staff College, i was also in charge of the museum....we had a german "buzz bomb" in poor shape stacked in the back room....i went over to the military prison on post and recruited several fellows to work with the set of plans we had and recondition our bomb.........it looked really good when we put it on display several months later.......they also have a carriage which was used by President Lincoln when he visited the area....the Military Chapel on post is also a nice historical place to visit.............tom

08-09-2012, 11:21 AM	#7
Schupo User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas City Metro Posts: 206 Thanks: 1 Thanked 102 Times in 47 Posts	The National WWI Museum (Liberty Memorial) is a great experience. They have spent millions of dollars reburbishing it into a world class military museum. The view from the top of the tower with the eternal flame is breathtaking. __________________ "You can't please everyone, so you have got to please yourself." Ricky Nelson

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08-08-2012, 09:02 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Jack, I have heard this is a good museum, and I have read some on WW1, but there is an amazing amount of info that I don't know. Ed

08-08-2012, 11:36 PM	#4
mjanway User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 54 Thanks: 31 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Although I spent the majority of my career trying to avoid the facilities at Ft Leavenworth, it is indeed on my list to see. Lincoln's visit and speech at Leavenworth are a very big part of Kansas history. Jack

08-09-2012, 03:50 AM	#5
lfid Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wichita, KS USA Posts: 453 Thanks: 573 Thanked 96 Times in 53 Posts	intro summary for WW1 museum http://www.theworldwar.org/s/110/new...id=1&pgid=1114 about 50 years ago the new bride and I honeymooned in KC at the famous Muelhbach hotel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muehlebach_Hotel the WW1 museum at that time was very interesting distraction for us and I can recall staring at a shrapnel damaged belt and holster on exhibit from the kia in France soldiers family. and also a few captured german machine guns in window display looks like the museum is a must see soon thanks for the post and comments Bill

08-09-2012, 08:35 AM	#6
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	I would love to be a curator to a museum like this. A child in a toy store!!