Mamie Eisenhower was an iconic First Lady and an influential figure in American history. Join Eisenhower NHS intern Annette Guild for this virtual program exploring how Mamie fulfilled the role of friend and First Lady throughout her life.
This program was made possible in part thanks to the support of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society.
Pat Nixon and Mamie Eisenhower had a friendship as unique as this gift, a fabric eyeglasses case which is now in the Eisenhower National Historic Site museum collection. Learn more about this fascinating friendship and unique gift, one you can make your own version of at home! Follow along with Ranger Alyce in this instructional video.
Join Park Ranger Alyce Evans for a special Christmas tour of the Eisenhower home. Christmas was a very important time for Mamie Eisenhower and the park is fortunate to have three original decorations and Mamie's favorite Christmas china for the dining room table.
Used as tools of patriotism and propaganda, the superheroes we love today had a part to play in the Second World War. Join Ranger Alyce Evans as she explores the history of comic books during the 1940s.
During the course of the Second World War, the art and architecture of Europe fell under attack. Join Ranger Alyce Evans as she discusses the stories of the heroic soldiers who fought to protect these priceless historic objects.
Join Park Ranger Dan Vermilya to explore our National Pastime during WWII. From ballfields on the home front to the front lines in Europe and the Pacific, baseball was a big part of the wartime experience for millions of Americans. This program also features the story of Harry O'Neill, one of two major leaguers to give their lives during WWII. Join us at Kirchhoff Field, on the campus of Gettysburg College, for the story of baseball during the Second World War.
