Third Annual Captain Wendell Pruitt Celebration of African American Military Service
Join Soldiers Memorial Military Museum for the Third Annual Captain Wendell Pruitt Celebration of African American Military Service, honoring the legacy of decorated Tuskegee Airman Captain Wendell O…
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- 1315 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 631031315 Chestnut St, St Louis, MO 63103-2317, United States, St. Louis, MOSt. Louis
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Join Soldiers Memorial Military Museum for the Third Annual Captain Wendell Pruitt Celebration of African American Military Service, honoring the legacy of decorated Tuskegee Airman Captain Wendell O. Pruitt and the contributions of Black service members past and present. The 2026 keynote speaker is author and journalist Dr. Wil Haygood, who will discuss his new book, The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home, followed by a Q&A and book signing. The event also includes a reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres. Stay tuned for more information on how to register! Also check out other Arts events in St. Louis, Literary Art events in St. Louis.
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