2026 Liberty Gala
September 19th
The 23rd Annual Pritzker Military Museum & Library Liberty Gala will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago.
Programs and Events
Pritzker Military Museum & Library hosts a range of events — including lectures with distinguished authors and military personnel, movie screenings, and family programs. In addition to events, the Museum & Library showcases a variety of military artifacts and regalia in its rotating and permanent Museum exhibits.
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Upcoming & Current Events
First Fridays in the Archives
Monthly Exclusive Event
The PMML invites you into the heart of our iconic building with monthly behind-the-scenes tours of collections and archival workspaces. First Fridays offer access to the state-of-the-art underground storage and archival workspaces dedicated to the preservation of the Citizen Soldier stories.
Civil War Genealogy Workshop
September 23
5:30 PM CT
Join staff from the PMML Library for a program focused on Civil War genealogy. We will offer helpful online resources, take a look at books in the PMML Library collection that focus on local histories, and discuss the unique challenges dealing with Civil War genealogy.
The French Role in the American War of Independence
Virtual Program
September 29
7:30 PM CT
Join us for a lecture series in partnership with the U.S. Army Command Staff General College! This is a virtual lecture series; a zoom link will be sent out after you register.
The first lecture is "The French Role in the American War of Independence" with Dr. Jonathan Abel, Associate Professor.
The American War of Independence is often presented as the triumph of the scrappy American colonists over their imperial British overlords. However, the Americans would not have won their independence without the participation of several allied countries, foremost among them France. Their participation turned the war into a global one that Britain could not win. This lecture will explore how France provided support, money, equipment, diplomatic recognition, and an army and navy to fight the British alongside the Americans.
Author Talk with Nicholas Reynolds
October 29
6:00 PM CT
PMML is excited to host Nicholas Reynolds, former CIA officer and co-author of Ortiz’s War, for a moderated discussion and book signing. Nicholas has held a lot of interesting positions, including serving as the historian for the CIA museum. His newest book, Ortiz’s War, centers on the World War II adventures of Maj. Peter J. Ortiz, USMCR and his path to becoming the most battle-decorated member of America’s first spy agency.
PMML Book Club
Journey with us as we read the pages of literary wonders that touch the heart. Join us virtually for a book discussion that encourages us to examine military history and how it relates not just to those who have served but to everyone. Our titles will change monthly and will feature fiction and non-fiction titles. The PMML Book Club is a virtual social gathering with special in-person surprise events along the way.