Taps at the Tower

An annual tradition at the National WWI Museum and Memorial!

At sunset (8:45 p.m.) for three nights in a row, gather with us at the Liberty Memorial Tower to experience Taps being played during a brief, moving ceremony.

Prior to the sounding of Taps, everyone is invited to come early and use the grounds each evening, have a picnic, play games and enjoy the outdoors.

The event will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the Paul Sunderland Bridge inside the Museum and Memorial.


HOW TO PARTICIPATE
June 15, 16 and 17, 2025
8:45 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Memorial Courtyard (rain location: Paul Sunderland Glass Bridge inside the National WWI Museum and Memorial)
Find out more and see images of previous years' events: https://www.theworldwar.org/taps


ABOUT TAPS
Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country.

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