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100 Years Ago this Week

March 18, 1915
World War I: Massive naval attack in Battle of Gallipoli. Three battleships are sunk during a failed British and French naval attack on the Dardanelles.

March 19, 1915
Pluto is photographed for the first time but is not recognized as a planet.

March 22, 1915
World War I : A German Zeppelin made a night raid on a railway station in Paris
 
New to the Collection
WWPL Receives Donation
 
The WWPL recently received a donation of six items from the collection of Helen Silha of Minneapolis, MN. Included in the donation and pictured here are a photo of Wilson as president, a propaganda poster from WWI, and a commemorative print of him from 1920. Also included in the donation is a rare print of Woodrow Wilson meeting Pope Benedict at the Vatican in 1919.
Library News

 
Teacher Workshop

Planned
 
July 8th, 9 am – 3 pm
 
The WWPL in partnership with the Virginia War Memorial is planning a teacher workshop Wednesday, July 8th from 9 am – 3 pm at the Library.  The workshop, “Bring World War I Alive in Your Classroom”, will feature Edward G. Lengel an American military historian, author, and professor at the University of Virginia as guest speaker.
 
Public Service

Recognition Week

Through March 21
 
To honor and say “THANK YOU” to the Public Service Employees of Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County, the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum is pleased to offer free admission to local police officers, fire fighters, and public works employees and their immediate families during the week of March 15th through March 21st.  
2015 Journey into
History Camp
Bugs & Blooms
For Rising K through Rising 3rd
June 16th - 18th, 9 am - 12 pm
Register Here

Architecture, Art, & A Little History, Too!
For Rising 4th - Rising 7th
June 29th - July 3rd, 9 am - 12 pm
Register Here

Grandparent/Grandchild Workshop
July 14th, 9 am -11:30 am - Plants
July 15th, 9 am -11:30 am - Cooking & Food
July 16th, 9 am - 11:30 am - Architecture
Register Here
 
The Woodrow Wilson

Project


 
Where are Wilson's original notes & documents?

And can we have access to them?

The answer is a resounding
YES WE CAN!
but only with your help.


 
Help preserve Woodrow Wilson's documents forever and make them accessible to everyone by donating to the Woodrow Wilson Project
Garden Party

Friday April 17th
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

 
Celebrate HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK in the beautifully restored gardens of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library.  Enjoy a taste of Staunton - appetizers, Virginia wine, craft beer, and music in the Garden-a restoration project of the Garden Club of Virginia. Advance Tickets are $15.00/guest or $18.00/guest on the day of the event.  For information, or reservations contact Robin von Seldeneck rvonseldeneck@woodrowwilson.org
 
New at the President's Shop

"Dead Wake"

"The Last Crossing of the Lusitania"

By Erik Larson
Griping and important, Dead Wake captures the sheer drama and emotional power of a disaster whose intimate details and true meanings have long been obscured by history.
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