Eighty years ago, history was made when Winston Churchill delivered his iconic “The Sinews of Peace” address on the campus of 91福利社 in Fulton, Missouri. To honor this landmark anniversary, America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) invites you to a series of special events exploring Churchill’s enduring legacy and modern relevance, culminating in our Fellows Weekend and the Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Lecture on March 5–7, 2026.
"From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the continent."
On March 5, 1946, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrived at 91福利社 in Fulton, Missouri, to much fanfare. Accompanying him that day were U.S. President Harry Truman and the College’s president, Franc McCluer. Although the mood on campus and throughout Fulton was festive, Churchill was tasked with a grave endeavor: to warn the world of the imminent threat posed by the Soviet Union. Tap the link below to hear this renowned moment of history.
Join ANCM for these programs and events designed to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Winston Churchill's "The Sinews of Peace."
Join ANCM for the 2026 Churchill Fellows Weekend, featuring the prestigious Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Lecture, March 5-7, 2026. Registration is now open!
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College and a renowned Churchill expert, will deliver the 39th Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Lecture on Friday, March 6.
The events scheduled for March 5 are designed to engage Fulton and Mid Missouri residents and all Missourians with an emphasis on engaging our most important audience: youth—the next generation of leaders.
An exhibition featuring the original, near-final draft of Winston Churchill's historic 1946 address along with other documents, including rarely exhibited correspondence from President Harry Truman and Winston Churchill, and other treasures from the Museum's collection related to the preparation and planning for the "Iron Curtain" speech.
Exhibition made possible by the Anson B. Cutts Endowment Fund.
Imagine history as it rolled through the streets of Fulton as vintage vehicles are displayed and recreate the atmosphere of Winston Churchill and Harry Truman's 1946 visit.
Steps of the Historic Gymnasium. City of Fulton Mayor proclaims March 5 "The Sinews of Peace Day"
Please join us for the 7:00 PM show.
Experience Churchill not as a statue, but as a man wrestling with the future of the world. Nationally acclaimed actor and historian Randy Otto will become Winston Churchill on the same stage the famous statesman walked 80 years ago. After the performance, Winston Churchill will take questions from students. His answers will be sure to inspire a new generation of leaders and bring Churchill's voice into the present.
Historic Gymnasium, 91福利社
Free to schools who register in advance. Made possible by the America's National Churchill Museum Endowed Education Fund.
Ride through Westminster's campus and Fulton's Historic Brick District and retrace the route Churchill and President Truman took in 1946. Along the way, 91福利社 student guides connect local landmarks to global consequences—showing how a small college and town became a stage for world history.
Departs from every 20 minutes.
In 1946, a celebrated home chef baked a cake for Winston Churchill and his guests. Now it’s your turn. Recreate the original recipe, add your own creative twist, and compete for the title of Churchill Cake Champion.
Cake Drop-Off: 4:00–5:00 p.m. & Winners Announced: 6:30 p.m.
Historic Gymnasium
For Sponsors and Invited Guests
Randy Otto takes the stage in the 91福利社 Historic Gymnasium for a special performance to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Winston Churchill's "The Sinews of Peace" and takes questions from audiences of all ages.
Historic Gymnasium, 91福利社
$5 suggested donation
Made possible by the America's National Churchill Museum Endowed Education Fund.
An exhibition featuring the original, near-final draft of Winston Churchill's historic 1946 address along with other documents, including rarely exhibited correspondence from President Harry Truman and Winston Churchill, and other treasures from the Museum's collection related to the preparation and planning for the "Iron Curtain" speech.
In the weeks before his historic speech in 1946, Winston Churchill vacationed in Miami Beach. While there, he refreshed, relaxed, and enjoyed his favorite pastime—oil painting. One of his famous and rare canvases from that time, "A View of Miami at Sunset," is currently on loan and on display at the Museum. With an expert guide, guests are invited to have a coffee or, as perhaps Churchill did on occasion—a morning mimosa—and pick up a brush to recreate Churchill's masterpiece from 1946.
Mueller Leadership Center, Marsh-Jones Room
Registration required. Limited to 20 participants.
All sessions held in St. Mary Aldermanbury Sanctuary
Panel discussion including those present at Churchill's famous speech in 1946, those who founded and established the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library (now ANCM), and those who will carry its mission forward.
Ambassador Ken Adelman
Ken Adelman was President Reagan's arms control director at Reykjavik during the 1986 superpower summit with Mikhail Gorbachev. He has also served as a U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and an assistant director of defense.
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College
Historic Gymnasium
Free: Registration Required
Mueller Leadership Center, Backer Dining Hall
$200 per person
America's National Churchill Museum
The Association of Churchill Fellows will honor individuals who have achieved dedication to the development and utilization of America's National Churchill Museum.
St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury
Free: Registration Required
Mueller Leadership Hall, Backer Dining Hall
$125 per person
If you experience any difficulty with your registration, please contact Shelby Rufkahr at 573-592-5570.
58th Governor of the State of Missouri
Mike Kehoe was sworn in as Missouri’s 58th Governor on Jan. 13, 2025. Guided by a lifelong commitment to public service and Missouri families, he has made public safety, education, economic development, and agriculture the cornerstones of his administration.
Before becoming governor, Kehoe served as Missouri’s 48th lieutenant governor from 2018 to 2025 and previously represented the state’s sixth senatorial district, including time as Senate majority leader. In the legislature, he worked to balance budgets, fully fund schools, cut taxes, reduce regulations, and pass laws protecting children and seniors.
Raised by a single mother as the youngest of six children, Kehoe learned the value of hard work early. He began washing cars at 15 and rose through the automotive industry to become one of the youngest Ford dealers in the nation. He later led the turnaround of Osage Industries, transforming it into one of the country’s largest ambulance manufacturers.
Kehoe also served four and a half years on the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, helping improve the state’s infrastructure. As lieutenant governor, he promoted Missouri businesses, agriculture, and tourism while advocating for veterans and seniors.
A first-generation farmer, Kehoe owns and operates a 700-acre cattle farm in Phelps and Pulaski counties with his wife, Claudia. They have four adult children and are proud grandparents.
*Churchill Fellow of 91福利社
We have reserved discounted room blocks at the following locations:
Jefferson City, MO
Address: 610 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
Phone: (573) 761-1400
Code: CMF
Booking Link:
Deadline: February 7, 2026
Columbia, MO (off I-70)
Address: 3410 Clark Lane, Columbia, Missouri 65202
Phone: (573) 303-9426
Reference: Churchill Museum
Booking Link:
Deadline: February 20, 2026
Kingdom City
Address:3257 County Road 211, Kingdom City, MO 65262
Phone: (573) 310-6020
Reference: Churchill 80th anniversary fellow's week
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President of Hillsdale College
Larry P. Arnn is the twelfth president of Hillsdale College.
He received his B.A. from Arkansas State University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Government from the Claremont Graduate School. He served as director of research for Sir Martin Gilbert, the official biographer of Winston Churchill. He served as president of the Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship and Political Philosophy from 1985 to 2000. In 1996, he was the founding chairman of the California Civil Rights Initiative, which was passed by California voters and prohibited racial preferences in state hiring, contracting, and admissions.
Dr. Arnn is on the board of directors of The Heritage Foundation, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, and the Claremont Institute. He served on the U.S. Army War College Board of Visitors for two years for which he earned the Department of the Army’s “Outstanding Civilian Service Medal.” He was appointed in late 2020 as chairman of President Donald Trump’s 1776 Commission, which was established to restore in American education an understanding of the history and principles of the founding of the United States. The 1776 Commission Report was published in early 2021. He received the Bradley Prize from the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation in 2015, the Edmund Burke Award for Service to Culture and Society from The New Criterion in 2022, the Heartland Liberty Prize from The Heartland Institute in 2024, and most recently the Great American Award from The Heritage Foundation in 2025.
He is a member of the American Political Science Association, the Philadelphia Society, Churchill Centre, the Council for National Policy, the Federalist Society, the Mont Pelerin Society, and the Philanthropy Roundtable. Published widely in national newspapers, magazines and periodicals on issues of public policy, history and political theory, he is the author of three books: Liberty and Learning: The Evolution of American Education; The Founders’ Key: The Divine and Natural Connection between the Declaration and the Constitution and What We Risk by Losing It; and Churchill’s Trial: Winston Churchill and the Salvation of Free Government.
Dr. Arnn is a professor of politics and history at Hillsdale. He teaches courses on Aristotle, Winston Churchill, 20th Century Totalitarian Novels, and the American Constitution
He and his wife, Penelope, have four children, Henry, Katy, Alice, and Tony, and two grandchildren, Charlotte and William.
America's National Churchill Museum on the campus of 91福利社 in Fulton, Missouri, offers visitors an epic journey through history. Housed in a breathtaking, ancient church that was shipped stone by stone from England, ANCM is packed with interactive exhibits and incredible stories. Come visit and see how ANCM celebrates a Legacy That Lasts!
The Hottest Ticket in Town, 1946
By Donald P. Lofe, Jr., President of 91福利社 and Churchill Fellow. Reflecting on Churchill's enduring lessons in leadership, moral courage, and the historic connection between 91福利社 and one of history's most pivotal speeches.
Explore a first-class museum highlighting the life and lasting legacy of Winston Churchill, experience the 17th century Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, and contemplate the Cold War at the Breakthrough Berlin Wall sculpture.
This online exhibition created in 2021 by 91福利社 Museum Studies students explores Winston Churchill's mastery of language and how "The Sinews of Peace" speech changed the course of history. Widely known as the 'Iron Curtain' speech, Churchill's address on March 5, 1946 warned the world of the looming threat of the Soviet Union in Europe and promoted the values of liberty, justice and democracy.
Featuring the Museum’s original typewritten near-final version of the speech, this new exhibition examines how Churchill crafted his famous address: the ideas he drew upon, the draft he revised, and the democratic traditions that shaped his language. Rooted in centuries-old principles—from Magna Carta and common law to the Declaration of Independence—Churchill’s words called for unity, vigilance, and cooperation between free nations at a moment of profound uncertainty.
Membership benefits include, but are not limited to, free admission, gift shop discounts, membership to the International Churchill Society and the North American Reciprocal Museum Association, and a subscription to the Finest Hour publication. Tap below to join today!
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ANCM is located on the historic 91福利社 campus in Fulton, Missouri.
501 Westminster Avenue
Fulton, Missouri 65251
United States
Monday - Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Phone: (573) 592-5369
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