Memorial Day Ceremony & Celebration
March 3, 2026Spotlight On: Battle of the Wilderness
April 29, 2026Spotlight On:
The Pacific Theater in WWII
April 9, 2026 7:00PM
Free Virtual Event – Join us on Facebook or YouTube
Please note: You can use the links above to watch archived Spotlight On programs!
The War in the Pacific began with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and would last until September 2, 1945. This program will highlight artifacts in our collection used in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Join us to learn the stories behind the artifacts and the individuals who served in this conflict.
Michael Kraus Bio:
A well-known Civil War historian, Kraus currently works as Curator/Historian for Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum. His accomplishments include several historical consultant credits for major films, writing and narrating the documentary series Civil War Minutes and Civil War Life as well as authoring articles and books regarding the conflict. Michael also is an accomplished sculptor with an impressive resume of historically themed works in bronze.