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e Museum brings Churchill alive to new generations through sight, sound and touch. Experience the sights and sounds of life in the trenches on the Western Front during World War I. See and hear the effects of a London air raid at the height of “e Blitz” as you stand in the midst of a dazzling light and sound show. Watch Churchill lead Britain through World War II in the stirring film, “Churchill’s Finest Hour,” narrated by world-renowned newsman Walter Cronkite. Reach out and touch Churchill artifacts and facsimiles of his personal correspondence. Become a spy, deciphering Word War II secret codes or finding clues from the secrets locked in a Cold War briefcase. Sit back in an overstuffed chair surrounded by the ambiance of an English Gentleman’s Club and laugh while listening to Churchill’s “wit and wisdom.” Educational Programming Students in 4th-college level courses will experience Churchill’s life and achievements, making history relevant to their present and future. Special tours and curriculum are available. For more information, please call 573.592.6242. Public Programming Highlights include a Children’s Program, Film Screening, Wit & Wisdom Speaker Series, and Community Learning Program. For a full calendar of events, please call 573.592.6242. Church of St. Mary Rentals Rent the oldest building in North America for your wedding or event! Call 573.592.5234 for current prices and for more information. Traveling Exhibits New traveling exhibits are on display in the Anson Cutts Gallery space on a year-round basis. For a list of upcoming exhibits, please call 573.592.5626. Archives/Library e Museum offers a unique place to research all things Winston Churchill. Research is by appointment only. Please call 573.592.5626 to make your appointment. Entrance to Church Entrance to Exhibit Church of St. Mary Entrance Museum Store Clementine Library Special Events Gallery Special Events Gallery Churchill’s Early Years: 1874-1914 Growing Pains (1874-1895) Gain insight into Churchill privileged but lonely childhood. Here you can read letters to and from his parents and look at one of Churchill’s favorite toys, “Winston’s Magic Lantern.” e Sword & the Pen (1895-1900) Explore Churchill’s years in the military and as a reporter. Use the locator wheel and giant map to find out “Where in the World is Winston.” e Glow Worm (1900-1914) Discover highlights of Churchill’s early years as a politician including his dramatic political party change. Featured is an early silent film shot during the infamous “Siege of Sidney Street” incident. First World War & Aftermath: 1914-1929 First World War (1914-1919) Discover the sights and sounds of a World War I trench with Churchill. See how he readied his nation for the coming “Great War.” e Wilderness Years (1919-1929) Follow Winston’s turbulent political career in the aftermath of “e War to End All Wars,” including his involvement with administering “hot spots” in the British Empire. World War II: 1929-1945 Gathering Storm (1929-1939) Stand in Churchill’s footsteps and see Hitler as he did. Watch the chilling Nazi march to power and discover the ominous events leading up to World War II. Churchill’s Finest Hour (1939-1945) Watch Churchill lead Britain through World War II. See and hear a London air raid at the height of “e Blitz.” Spot enemy aircraft. Explore the reality of growing up in wartime. RAF Eagle Squadron Fly with “the few” of the Royal Air Force, including the “Eagle Squadrons,” as they battle the enemy in the skies over Europe. e Sinews of Peace 1946 Become part of the audience who witnessed Churchill deliver his famous “Iron Curtain” speech at Westminster College on March 5, 1946. Churchill and the Cold War 1946-beyond Immerse yourself in the unnerving events and tense atmosphere of the post-World War II world Churchill largely foresaw in 1946 and later dealt with in his second term as Prime Minister. Churchill’s Private Life e Private Side of Leadership Peek into Churchill’s personal side as an artist, author, and family man. Wit & Wisdom Relax in an “English Gentleman’s Club” while eavesdropping on conversations about Churchill. Delve into his legendary humor and cleverness with a computerized database containing hundreds of his quotes. ncm_brochure.indd 1 9/24/10 11:57:28 AM

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The Museum brings Churchill alive to new generations through sight, sound and touch.

Experience the sights and sounds of life in the trenches on the Western Front during World War I.

See and hear the effects of a London air raid at the height of “The Blitz” as you stand in the midst of a dazzling light and sound show.

Watch Churchill lead Britain through World War II in the stirring film, “Churchill’s Finest Hour,” narrated by world-renowned newsman Walter Cronkite.

Reach out and touch Churchill artifacts and facsimiles of his personal correspondence.

Become a spy, deciphering Word War II secret codes or finding clues from the secrets locked in a Cold War briefcase.

Sit back in an overstuffed chair surrounded by the ambiance of an English Gentleman’s Club and laugh while listening to Churchill’s “wit and wisdom.”

Educational Programming Students in 4th-college level courses will experience Churchill’s life and achievements, making history relevant to their present and future. Special tours and curriculum are available. For more information, please call 573.592.6242.

Public ProgrammingHighlights include a Children’s Program, Film Screening, Wit & Wisdom Speaker Series, and Community Learning Program. For a full calendar of events, please call 573.592.6242.

Church of St. Mary RentalsRent the oldest building in North America for your wedding or event! Call 573.592.5234 for current prices and for more information.

Traveling ExhibitsNew traveling exhibits are on display in the Anson Cutts Gallery space on a year-round basis. For a list of upcoming exhibits, please call 573.592.5626.

Archives/LibraryThe Museum offers a unique place to research all things Winston Churchill. Research is by appointment only. Please call 573.592.5626 to make your appointment.

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Churchill’s Early Years: 1874-1914 Growing Pains (1874-1895) Gain insight into Churchill privileged but lonely childhood. Here you can read letters to and from his parents and look at one of Churchill’s favorite toys, “Winston’s Magic Lantern.”

The Sword & the Pen (1895-1900) Explore Churchill’s years in the military and as a reporter. Use the locator wheel and giant map to find out “Where in the World is Winston.”

The Glow Worm (1900-1914) Discover highlights of Churchill’s early years as a politician including his dramatic political party change. Featured is an early silent film shot during the infamous “Siege of Sidney Street” incident.

First World War & Aftermath: 1914-1929 First World War (1914-1919) Discover the sights and sounds of a World War I trench with Churchill. See how he readied his nation for the coming “Great War.”

The Wilderness Years (1919-1929) Follow Winston’s turbulent political career in the aftermath of “The War to End All Wars,” including his involvement with administering “hot spots” in the British Empire.

World War II: 1929-1945 Gathering Storm (1929-1939) Stand in Churchill’s footsteps and see Hitler as he did. Watch the chilling Nazi march to power and discover the ominous events leading up to World War II.

Churchill ’s Finest Hour (1939-1945) Watch Churchill lead Britain through World War II. See and hear a London air raid at the height of “The Blitz.” Spot enemy aircraft. Explore the reality of growing up in wartime.

RAF Eagle Squadron Fly with “the few” of the Royal Air Force, including the “Eagle Squadrons,” as they battle the enemy in the skies over Europe.

The Sinews of Peace 1946 Become part of the audience who witnessed Churchill deliver his famous “Iron Curtain” speech at Westminster College on March 5, 1946.

Churchill and the Cold War 1946-beyond Immerse yourself in the unnerving events and tense atmosphere of the post-World War II world Churchill largely foresaw in 1946 and later dealt with in his second term as Prime Minister.

Churchill’s Private Life The Private Side of Leadership Peek into Churchill’s personal side as an artist, author, and family man.

Wit & Wisdom Relax in an “English Gentleman’s Club” while eavesdropping on conversations about Churchill. Delve into his legendary humor and cleverness with a computerized database containing hundreds of his quotes.

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Take I-70 to Exit 148/Kingdom City/Fulton/Jefferson City. Turn south onto Highway 54 to Fulton exit - Route F/Fulton. Turn east

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onto Route F to the first traffic light at Westminster Ave. Turn left to the corner of 7th and Westminster. The Church is on the northwest street corner/Museum located in the undercroft.

Directions

501 Westminster AvenueFulton, Missouri 65251

(573) 592-5234www.nationalchurchillmuseum.org

Explore the life and times of one of the greatest statesmen of the 20th century

ParkingCar parking is available on Westminster Ave. & 7th St. Bus/Large RV parking is available on Westminster Ave.

Tour FultonSee historic downtown Fulton-with the original brick streets traveled by the Churchill-Truman motorcade in 1946.Stay in one of the excellent bed and breakfasts just minutes from the Museum and downtown.Enjoy Fulton’s restaurants, shops and many other attractions such as the Auto World Museum and the Callaway County Historical Society exhibitsTour the beautiful campus of Westminster College, a great liberal arts college dedicated to developing leaders in a global community.

Museum HoursOpen daily Monday - Sunday 10 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day.

AdmissionAdults: $6.00 Senior, AAA and AARP: $5.00 Youth (12-18) & College Students: $4.00 Children (6-11): $3.00 Children (5 and under): free.

Group ToursFor K-12 & College Student Tours contact 573.592.6242 or [email protected]

For Adult Tours contact 573.592.5234 or [email protected]

Gift ShopFind unique “Churchilliana” and English collectibles, books, and gifts

Annual Events• Watercolor Missouri National Exhibition (April) • R. Crosby & Enid Kemper Lecture (April)• Museum Inventory Sale ( June)• Teacher Seminar ( June)• Teacher Open House ( June)• Winston Churchill Student Essay Contest (Oct-April)• Holiday Honor Tree Celebration (Nov-Dec)• Victorian Christmas Celebration (Nov-Dec)

The Historic Gymnasium, where Churchill spoke in 1946

Church of St. Mary’s organ

Inside the Church of St. MaryNational Churchill Museum

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