Trivia Night: Tolkien Edition
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Calling all hobbits, orcs and elves! Return (with or without the King) to the Museum and Memorial for a thematic trivia night centered on the life and works of WWI veteran and author J. R. R. Tolkien. Indulge in Shire-inspired refreshments, flaunt your best attire in an optional costume contest, and test your knowledge to win precious prizes!
Whether you enjoy English literature or are a WWI history enthusiast, you will not want to pass up this evening of merrymaking in Middle-earth.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
Doors at 6 p.m., festivities begin at 6:30 p.m.
R.A. Long Learning Center at the National WWI Museum and Memorial (Lower Level).
$25 per person, $15 Members
Register here: https://theworldwar.org/events/trivia-night-tolkien-edition-oct-2026
Please note:
🧙 Footwear required.
🧙 Tickets include two complimentary drinks and food; cash bar available. ID needed.
🧙 Individuals may play solo or in teams of up to five people. Team assignments and names will be taken at the door.
🧙 We ask that all participants turn off phones to cultivate a fair game. Gandalf never used a search engine in the libraries of Minas Tirith.
Hosted in partnership with the Tolkien Society of Kansas City.
Whether you enjoy English literature or are a WWI history enthusiast, you will not want to pass up this evening of merrymaking in Middle-earth.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
Doors at 6 p.m., festivities begin at 6:30 p.m.
R.A. Long Learning Center at the National WWI Museum and Memorial (Lower Level).
$25 per person, $15 Members
Register here: https://theworldwar.org/events/trivia-night-tolkien-edition-oct-2026
Please note:
🧙 Footwear required.
🧙 Tickets include two complimentary drinks and food; cash bar available. ID needed.
🧙 Individuals may play solo or in teams of up to five people. Team assignments and names will be taken at the door.
🧙 We ask that all participants turn off phones to cultivate a fair game. Gandalf never used a search engine in the libraries of Minas Tirith.
Hosted in partnership with the Tolkien Society of Kansas City.
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Where is it happening?
2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64108
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