Nearly a quarter of American soldiers sent to fight in Europe in 1918 were foreign-born. Author Geoffrey Wawro will discuss the experiences of hyphenated Americans during World War I.
Geoffrey Wawro is a professor of history and director of the Military History Center at the University of North Texas and the author of six books, including A Mad Catastrophe: The Outbreak of World War I and the Collapse of the Habsburg Empire. Wawro lives in Dallas, Texas.
A cash bar will be available along with a small selection of food. Coffee is complimentary.
This event is part of the First Division Museum’s popular series, A Date with History. The monthly programs feature an evening of lively discussion with authors, panelists, historians, and special speakers.
Free Parking and Admission
Food and refreshments available for purchase
Phone: 630-260-8130
2019/03/29 - 2019/03/29
Cantigny Park
1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
Cantigny's regular daily parking fee is $5 per car. Parking is free on the first Wednesday of every month. On Saturdays and Sundays, May through September, parking is $10. The $10 rate also applies on Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. Parking is free at all times for Cantigny Park members, Honor Club members, and those attending ticketed events or other fee-based programs.