SPECIAL LECTURE -- The Old Breed in the Pacific: The 1st Marine Division in WWII + Pop-Up Gallery

Name: SPECIAL LECTURE -- The Old Breed in the Pacific: The 1st Marine Division in WWII + Pop-Up Gallery
Start: 2026-04-23T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-23T13:00:00-05:00
Location: 111 S Royal St, Mobile, AL, United States, Alabama 36602

Schedule

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

111 S Royal St, Mobile, AL, United States, Alabama 36602 | Mobile, AL

Step into the harrowing and heroic story of the U.S. Marines who fought across the Pacific in World War II. This compelling lecture brings to life the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the legendary 1st Marine Division—immortalized in firsthand accounts and battlefield history.
Join Bradley W. Hart, PhD, Senior Historian at the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy at The National WWII Museum, as he explores the brutal island campaigns and the enduring legacy of “The Old Breed.” A noted author and host of the podcast Secret WWII: Spies and Special Ops, Hart offers powerful insight into the lived experiences of Marines in the Pacific Theater.
📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 12:00 PM
📍 History Museum of Mobile
🎟️ Included with regular museum admission (members are FREE!). Tickets available for purchase at the door on the day of the lecture.
Special Event Highlights:
* Explore a pop-up gallery featuring rare WWII artifacts, presented alongside a curator from The National WWII Museum. This gallery will be on view throughout the day.
*Purchase a copy of The Old Breed: The Complete Story Revealed by Henry Sledge, available in the museum gift shop
Sponsored by: Hancock Whitney and The National WWII Museum
Discover the human stories behind one of the most formidable fighting forces in modern history—and gain a deeper appreciation for the legacy of those who served.