Architect rending. © National WWI Memorial Project

The World War One Centennial Commission invites the public to visit the site of the National World War Memorial, Washington, DC between November 8 and 12 for a “First Look at the National World War l Memorial.”

Though the war abroad meant daily life on the homefront was drastically altered, those at home seized any opportunity to aid the war efforts.

This event honors the contributions of organizations that served on the homefront during the extraordinary times of World War I.

Program highlights:

• Purple Hearts Reunited Presentation

• Screening of “The Soldier’s Journey”

• Conversation with Sabin Howard and Joe Weishaar, sculptor and designer of the National World War l Memorial, Washington, DC (Designer)