📣Big news! Join us as we open the doors for the first time to the public. This special event will feature opening remarks, giveaways, and a behind-the-scenes tour (limited capacity). Share the news with your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you at this special event on May 25th. https://bit.ly/3POYtMR
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Chicago, IL 1,608 followers
A center where citizens and service members come together to learn about military history and affairs.
About us
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is a unique institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the story of the Citizen Soldier. The Museum & Library is a center where citizens and Citizen Soldiers come together to learn from each other, about military history, and the role of the Armed Forces in today’s society. Located at 104 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago’s historic Monroe Building, the 40,000 sq. ft. facility features a remarkable collection of books, films, and military artifacts from private donors and the Museum & Library’s founder, Colonel (IL) J.N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired.). Since opening in October 2003, the Museum & Library has produced more than 400 public programs with award-winning authors and scholars, interviews with Medal of Honor recipients, and incisive panel discussions on military issues. Programs are webcast live on the Internet, and recorded for later broadcast on both Chicago PBS affiliates. Each year, the Museum & Library presents its Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing. Recipients include James McPherson (2007), Allan R. Millett (2008), Gerhard Weinberg (2009), Rick Atkinson (2010), Carlo D’Este (2011), Max Hastings (2012), Tim O’Brien (2013), Antony Beevor (2014) and David Hackett Fischer (2015). The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is a private, non-partisan 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Membership begins at $60 per year, with discounted memberships offered for veterans, active military, students and educators.
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http://www.pritzkermilitary.org
External link for Pritzker Military Museum & Library
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Military History, Oral History, Veterans Reference, and Archives
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104 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603, US
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Lights… Camera...1-Day Left Before the 2024 Pritzker Military Symposium Kicks-Off. We are getting ready for the most engaged event of the year. Get your tickets today. You don't want to miss out. Thank You To Our Sponsors Geico Military and PenFed Foundation https://lnkd.in/g8k3rvqr https://lnkd.in/gcQpWd_r
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Countdown to the 2024 Pritzker Military Symposium. This one-day only event brings together leading academic, government, and military experts for a day-long discussion on the historical context, current effectiveness, and future direction of the military’s role in global security. Get your in-person tickets today. https://lnkd.in/gcQpWd_r #History
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From the Museum & Library Collection U.S.S. Maine Bank Time Period: 1895 Size: 12 x 5 x 12 cm This bank is made of cast iron and painted gray. It has the word "MAINE" on either side of the body of the ship. On top of the deck is a … Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aBuiRZ
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Join us on April 27th for the highest engaging event of the year. https://lnkd.in/g8k3rvqr Reserve your seat today. https://lnkd.in/gcQpWd_r
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From the Museum & Library Collection Camouflage painted helmet. Time Period: Between 1914 and 1918 Size: 31 x 29 x 12 cm Helmet is likely made of steel, and is an example of a Brodie helmet or M1917 Helmet. These were worn by the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I, in addition to troops from other countries. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VSBMLI #History,#PMMLHistory
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Meet one of the sixteen experts scheduled to speak at the 2024 Pritzker Military Symposium: Accessing Global Security. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xgCMPw https://lnkd.in/g8k3rvqr #History
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A Home Front Story During World War II, Ms. Elinor Otto became a Riveter for the Ryan Aeronautical Company, stepping up, alongside many other women on the home front, to fill a role held by men now fighting overseas—and, in the process, helped plant the seed for women in the workforce beyond WWII. Hear her story:https://bit.ly/4aHaXyq #History, #PMMLHistory
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