MacArthur Memorial Free Virtual Lectures Spring 2026
Free virtual lectures on WWII and Korean War history featuring historians and authors. Q&A sessions included. Register online.
The MacArthur Memorial is presenting a series of free virtual lectures during spring 2026, featuring renowned historians and authors discussing significant topics related to World War II and the Korean War. Each virtual event begins at 7 p.m. and concludes with a Q&A session, providing attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers.
The lecture series includes three featured events:
March 5: Author Steve Vogel will discuss his book "A Task Force Called Faith: The Untold Story of the U.S. Army Soldiers Who Fought for Survival at Chosin Reservoir—and Honor Back Home." This presentation covers a U.S. Army unit involved in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir that later faced accusations of cowardice.
March 14: Dr. Raquel Ramsey will present on her co-authored book and related film, "Taking Flight: The Nadine Ramsey Story." The topic explores the life of Nadine Ramsey, one of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) who flew during World War II.
April 14: To mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, writer and researcher Sandra Lanman will speak about her grandmother Elsie, one of approximately 1,300 Jewish refugees who relocated to the Philippines to escape persecution in Europe and later experienced challenges during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II.
The MacArthur Memorial, founded in 1964, operates as a museum and library dedicated to General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. Today it serves as an internationally recognized center for the study of military history, leadership, and diplomacy. The City of Norfolk operates the Memorial in partnership with the nonprofit General Douglas MacArthur Foundation, serving 140,000+ visitors annually with free admission.