Episodes

  • Community Impact of Donations
    Nov 27 2024

    Join The War Memorial President & CEO, Maria Miller for a 3-part episode as she talks with our Development and Community Engagement teams, as well as Katrina Pipasts, the National Director of Planned Giving Services for Northern Trust.

    Topics include the impact that donations have on our community, how you can support our mission, and the benefits of planned giving.

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    51 mins
  • A Bonus Veterans Day Episode
    Nov 11 2024

    For our bonus Veterans Day episode, join President & CEO, Maria Miller as she talks with retired National Guard Major General, Rolf Mammen.

    With General Mammen's stories ranging from his pilot career in both the military and private sector, to information about Selfridge Air National Guard Base, and even some cooking and entertaining tips to use in retirement.

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    47 mins
  • Friendly Conversation
    Oct 21 2024

    Join The War Memorial's President & CEO, Maria Miller as she speaks with our friends Jamie Rae Turnbull of The Schaap Center, and Mark Heppner of The Ford House. This light and jovial conversation includes topics that range from coexisting in the same industry, to the fun aspects of directing nonprofit organizations.

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    50 mins
  • Chef Joe Paxton
    Sep 16 2024

    Join The War Memorial's President & CEO, Maria Miller as she speaks with our very own Executive Chef, Joe Paxton about the inner workings of a kitchen, his experiences in cooking, and the colorful back kitchen language that is portrayed in many movies and shows.

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    41 mins
  • Wedding Season
    Jul 26 2024

    Join The War Memorial's President & CEO, Maria Miller as she speaks with Director of Hospitality, Alondra Benoit and Manager of Sales & Events, Nicole Holowaty to discuss wedding season 2024, and much more!

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    36 mins
  • 80th Anniversary of D-Day & Anilore Banon
    Jul 26 2024

    Join our President & CEO, Maria Miller as she speaks with French sculptor, Anilore Banon. Anilore's works are featured in many prominent places around the world, but her connection to the The War Memorial lives through 2 specific pieces - Les Braves, and Les Braves II: At Water's Edge.

    The original work is permanently installed and displayed on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, while the second sculpture, and only reproduction in the world, lives on the back lawn of The War Memorial. Both sculptures are dedicated to the lasting memory of everyone involved in the D-Day Operation of WWII.

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    27 mins
  • Memorial Day & The DAR
    Jul 26 2024

    Join The War Memorial's President & CEO, Maria Miller as she speaks with Deann Newman of the Louisa St. Clair Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to discuss their upcoming involvement in our Memorial Day ceremony, the Revolutionary War Patriots Marker, and much more!

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    24 mins
  • Alger House Restoration Work
    Jul 26 2024

    Join President & CEO, Maria Miller as she talks with Tony and Mata Kartsonas from Historic Surfaces about the restoration work being done on the Alger house. The proceeds from this year's annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Red, White & Blue will go to our Historic House Fund which was established to help pay for the costs of this crucial project.

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    36 mins