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Operation: DOPE – A Blunt History of WWI
Gets Resounding Accolades
by Clayton Stallings, The EVOLUTION Magazine Dr. Isaac Campos
( Photos courtesy of The National WWI Museum & Memorial team.)
cannabis,” said John Kreicbergs, Vivid / Show Me Organics director of marketing.“ Over the years, the educational staff has dedicated itself to not only preserving history but helping it find new relevance in our current times. Their creative and open-minded approach to handling such topics as this is what makes the museum not only unique but a vital voice.”
In a world where it seems the truth is hard to come by, we are proud to have a prominent local museum dedicated not only to preserving that truth and presenting it to the public through educational and informational events but also brave enough to do the same for our cannabis community.
On June 5, 2025, history was set in Missouri when The National WWI Museum & Memorial held its first educational cannabis event called“ Operation: DOPE – A Blunt History of WWI.” The event began with a happy hour of thoughtfully curated food, music, and drinks for nearly 100 attendees, followed by an entertaining and educational lecture from Dr. Isaac Campos on the history of cannabis prohibition. Here’ s what a few attendees had to say about the event and lecture.
“ It was by far the best cannabis event The EVOLUTION Magazine has ever been a part of.” ~ Clayton Stallings, Director of Marketing & Content Development, The EVOLUTION Magazine
“ It was a 10 / 10 presentation and event. Best cannabis event I’ ve ever attended.” ~ Karla Deel, Author / Historian
“ Being able to attend a cannabis event at a museum felt like a huge step toward destigmatization. As we continue to educate the public on the history of cannabis, we can heal those who have felt the legal side effects of prohibition and prevent it from happening again. We can never give those years back to those who served time for a plant, but we can help validate their use of medicine that’ s been around for thousands of years.” ~ Molly Kopczynski HR, GreenLight
“ I’ ve been a supporter of the museum for a number of years now, but I never thought I would find myself setting up a display that featured
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A banner of soldiers smoking cannabis was at the entry area. It comes from a painting found in the museum.
Kreicbergs added,“ I’ ll readily admit that Dr. Isaac Campos set me straight on a few of the myths I had long subscribed to about the history of cannabis prohibition in the U. S. Not only did he bring a firm historical point of view to the conversation, but he also delivered it in a highly entertaining way.”
“ It was a great opportunity for networking and a very educational lecture. I’ m glad the WWI Museum acknowledges the significance of cannabis in history.” ~ Dan Viets KC NORML
“ I was pleasantly surprised that our National WWI Museum & Memorial has the integrity to put on such an event to better our understanding of the true history behind cannabis.” ~ Col. Doc Ballard – The Only living Medal of Honor recipient in Missouri.
A big thank you to Lora Vogt and Haley Sheriff of The National WWI Museum & Memorial for hosting this historic event and allowing us to be a part of it. It was a resounding success among all who attended!
If you missed Dr. Isaac Campos lecture at the The National WWI Museum & Memorial’ s Operation: Dope – A Blunt History of WWI, visit https:// youtu. be / 0prfbDYBjKc or scan the QR.