Our Programs
Our programs connect the history and human sacrifice of World War II with educational opportunity and the responsibilities of citizenship. Through support for educators, fully funded school programs, and free historical education, we carry the veterans’ lessons forward.
01: REMEMBRANCE
Strengthening teaching through historical study.
The Foundation provides travel grants to history and civics educators serving underserved institutions across the United States. These grants enable teachers who could not otherwise afford the journey to study the sites, sacrifices, and human legacies of World War II in Normandy, France.
The program supports educators who understand the veterans’ sacrifices and share the Foundation’s values. Its purpose is to enrich classroom instruction and help teachers bring greater knowledge and perspective to their students’ understanding of history, public service, and civic responsibility.
02 HISTORICAL & CIVIC EDUCATION
Learning through history. Preparing for civic responsibility.
Our flagship educational program provides fully funded field-based learning for school groups at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and in Normandy, France. Each participating institution brings a cohort of 44 students.
The program recognizes teachers and students who demonstrate respect for service, an informed appreciation of World War II sacrifice, and a commitment to responsible citizenship. Learning in the places where history unfolded encourages students to examine the human consequences of conflict, reflect on the meaning of freedom, and consider how individual choices and public service shape the lives of others.
