Paint & Sip

Ever fancied yourself the next Winston Churchill? (He dabbled in painting, you know...and quite liked a good drink while doing it.) Now’s your chance to channel your inner statesman-artist.


Join us for an afternoon of brushes, canvases, and clinking glasses as we guide you through creating your very own Churchill-inspired masterpiece. Don’t worry—you don’t need to be an artist (or a Prime Minister) to have a smashing time. Just bring your mates, your sense of humor, and we’ll supply the paints, canvas, hors d'oeuvres, and a bit of liquid courage.


What's included:

  • Step-by-step painting instruction (no experience required!)
  • All supplies provided
  • A glass of wine (or two) to keep the creativity flowing
  • A free admission pass to see the museum


"Just to paint is great fun. The colours are lovely to look at and delicious to squeeze out. Matching them, however crudely, with what you see is fascinating and absolutely absorbing. Try it if you have not done so"

–Winston Churchill, Painting as a Pastime


When: Sat, Nov 8, 2-4 pm

Where: Backer-Mueller Dining Facility at Westminster College. This is intended to be an outdoor event but we will move the event inside in case of inclement weather or colder temperatures

Upcoming Events


Nov 8, 2:00 pm: Paint & Sip (Dining Hall patio - register)


Nov 11, 11:00 am: Veterans Day Honor Ceremony (Veterans Memorial Plaza, Latshaw Plaza)


Jan 17: 80 Cheers to 80 Years Trivia Night


March 5-7: Churchill Fellows Weekend celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Iron Curtain Speech

Veterans Day Honor Ceremony

Veterans Day Honor Ceremony

The public is cordially invited to attend a solemn Veterans Memorial Ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Westminster’s Veterans Memorial Plaza, near Reeves Library and Hunter Activity Center.


We will formally honor all veterans at 11:45 a.m. on Latshaw Plaza, between America’s National Churchill Museum and Champ Auditorium.


The event will feature a processional, patriotic music, special guest speakers, a chance to meet a bald eagle, and more. A luncheon for veterans will follow in Mueller Leadership Hall. This event is presented and sponsored by Westminster College and William Woods University.

The Veteran Honor Trees at the Museum entrance will be decorated by the Mid-Missouri Friends Board at the beginning of the month and will remain on display through the holiday season. Submit a photo to be added.

Sinews of Peace 80, 1946-2026

Save the Date: 80th Anniversary of the Iron Curtain Speech


History was made 80 years ago when Winston Churchill famously delivered his Sinews of Peace address on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri.


Join America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) for a series of events designed to celebrate this momentous occasion, culminating with the 2026 Fellows Weekend and Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Lecture Series, March 5-7.


Plan your trip: discounted hotel room blocks are available now.

In case you missed it: 60th Green Foundation Lecture

On Sept 17, former MO Gov., State Senator, and Attorney Gen. Jeremiah "Jay" W. Nixon explored the topic "Justice Renewed: Rebuilding Trust in Our Leaders and Ourselves." Nixon's lecture followed in the footsteps of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, U.S. Secretary of State Madeline Albright, Sen. Bernie Sanders, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and many more.

Fall of the Berlin Wall

Celebrate the Fall of the Berlin Wall on Nov 9, 1989 with classics like authenticated wall pieces and new products including silk scarves featuring the Breakthrough wall sculpture.

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Visiting military museums and sites to honor veterans? Use your ANCM membership for benefits like free tickets

Did you know that ANCM members at levels $100 and up get benefits at 35 military museums and sites across 19 states ... plus over 1,000 other museums in North America?

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