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Created in celebration of the Museum and Memorial's 100th anniversary and the nation's 250th, Liberty's Beacon transforms the Memorial into a canvas of light, sound and motion.Over seven weekends, three acclaimed artists each bring the Memorial's inscribed virtues – Honor, Courage, Sacrifice and Patriotism – to life across an eight- to 10-minute visual and auditory experience shown throughout the evening.
A composed musical track accompanies each light installation. The lights can be seen from various places around Downtown Kansas City, the accompanying audio can be experienced only on the North Lawn.
This fall, see the National WWI Museum and Memorial in a way you never have before.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Sept. 25 through Nov. 11, 2026
FREE
First show at 7:30 p.m., final show starts at 10:30 p.m.
This is an in-person event.
Learn more: libertysbeacon.org
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Best viewing location is from the North Lawn at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
- Portable restrooms available onsite (including a wheelchair-accessible option).
- Bring your own chair or blanket.
- Picnics welcome! (Grills and heating elements are not allowed).
TRANSPORTATION
- We recommend taking the KC Streetcar to Union Station or the "WWI Museum & Memorial" stop.
- Limited free parking onsite (first-come, first-served). Paid lots also available at Union Station or Crown Center.
- Step-free access via Kessler to the north access road (paved walkway, 5-10 min. with gentle inclines), or from the "WWI Museum & Memorial" streetcar stop via the east side paved walkways to the North Lawn.
SCHEDULE
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 25-27: Xavier de Richemont
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4: Leslie Epsztein and Camille Gross
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 9-11: Onionlab
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 16-18: Xavier de Richemont
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 23-25: Leslie Epsztein and Camille Gross
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 30–Nov. 1: Onionlab
Friday, Nov. 6: Xavier de Richemont
Saturday, Nov. 7: Leslie Epsztein and Camille Gross
Sunday, Nov. 8: Onionlab
Monday, Nov. 9: Xavier de Richemont
Tuesday, Nov. 10: Leslie Epsztein and Camille Gross
Wednesday, Nov. 11: Onionlab
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Xavier de Richemont is a French video artist known for monumental, highly personal historical projections. Xavier de Richemont's projections have appeared across France, Mexico, Morocco, India, Peru, Germany and the United States, including a long-running installation on one of the oldest Catholic cathedrals in the U.S., in San Antonio, Texas. His work has also marked national and civic milestones, from bicentennial and independence commemorations to anniversaries of historic institutions, and he continues to develop new projects internationally. Learn more at xavierderichemont.com
Leslie Epsztein and Camille Gross are French artists specializing in architectural projection mapping and immersive visual experiences. Before developing their own practice, both artists worked independently with creative agencies, artists and cultural institutions, building experience on projects for international festivals and major cities. Their collaboration began in 2016, and they have worked together as a duo ever since. Their artistic language is defined by a dreamlike aesthetic, refined graphic sensibility and meticulous attention to detail, frequently exploring themes of time, memory and transmission. Learn more at leslie-epsztein.com and camillegross.com.
Onionlab is a Barcelona-based studio specializing in the production of audiovisual shows and immersive experiences. For more than 15 years, the studio has combined art, design and technology to create cultural immersive experiences for a wide range of clients. Onionlab is led by Jordi Pont, Creative Director and Co-Founder, who has worked on dozens of 3D mapping projects around the world. With more than two decades at the forefront of the audiovisual arts, Pont's experience guides the studio's technical and creative direction. Though based in Barcelona, the project manager for Onionlab’s Liberty’s Beacon experience, Kenton Steinhardt, grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. Learn more at onionlab.com.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Liberty’s Beacon is a FREE event thanks to generous support from:
Premier Sponsors
Capitol Federal
The Daniel Family Legacy,
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines
The Hackman Family
Kemper Family Foundations
Kornitzer Capital Management
Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Torchhouse Studio | WTA
Liberty Sponsors
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
BlueScope
E&K of Kansas City
Garney
Jackson County Executive and Legislature
JE Dunn Construction
Port KC
U.S. Engineering
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Beacon Sponsors
Evergy
GEHA
Hallmark Cards
Hunt Family Foundation
Partner Sponsors
Cerris, Inc.
Uncrated Art Foundation
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