Modern Times Lecture | From Mess Attendant to American Hero: The Story of Doris Miller

When: Sun., March 29, 2:30-4 p.m. 2026

Modern Times Lecture Series From Mess Attendant to American Hero: The Story of Doris Miller Presented by Stephen Sloan, Ph.D. Sunday, March 29th, 2:30pm – 4:00pm Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street | Austin, Texas 78705 Tickets: $10 General | $5 Student | $0 Museum member Available in person and online! Learn more and get tickets at: https://www.nchmuseum.org/nchm-events/doris-miller Doris Miller (1919 - 1943) was a U.S. Navy sailor who was the first Black recipient of the Navy Cross and a nominee for the Medal of Honor. Miller helped carry wounded sailors to safety during the attack on Pearl Harbor.