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| Ongoing Events and Temporary Exhibits at the Museum |
“9/11 - We Remember” The National Museum of the Marine Corps commemorates the anniversary of 9/11 with the temporary exhibit "9/11 - We Remember," which features an I-beam from the World Trade Center and a Pentagon building fragment as well as inspiring stories of extraordinary efforts that have been taken to keep America safe since that fateful day.
The exhibit invites visitors to share their memories of the day that ushered in a "new reality" for all Americans while also paying tribute to a generation that has borne the burden of our security during a decade of war.
The exhibit also pays tribute to the resilience of the American people and the stubborn defiance of the Corps and its Marines. Visitors will see that defiance in the display of a Marine Corps flag found standing upright near a sheered edge of the Pentagon, maintaining a silent vigil over the rubble of the damaged building. The flag, like the Marines it represents and the Nation they serve, never faltered under the terrorist attack. |
On display through September 2012 |
“Focus on Ability: Celebrating Our Wounded, Ill and Injured Marines' Achievements”
This exhibit features photographs and artwork of wounded, ill and injured Marines thriving on their journey to recovery.
"This exhibit captures the fighting spirit of our wounded, ill and injured Marines," said Col. John L. Mayer, commanding officer of the Wounded Warrior Regiment. "We are looking forward to the public being able to see the outstanding accomplishments of our Marines throughout the Corps as they strengthen their mind, body, spirit and family."
The photos in the exhibit show Marines and sailors supported by the Regiment participating in activities such as horsemanship, adaptive sports and Marine Corps missions. The show also includes art work created by wounded warriors. The WWR staff designed the exhibit, which emphasizes a constant goal for Marines in recovery: focus on ability. |
On display through May 10, 2012 |
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| May 2012 |
| Thursday, May 17 |
Book Signing — John Boden will be at the Museum Store for a Book Signing John Boden will be signing his book "Klondike Playboy: A Marine Helicopter Pilot's Antics and Adventures from Parris Island to Vietnam". Museum Store, 2 - 4:30 pm |
| Saturday, May 26 |
Curator's Chat — Marine Corps Aviation Aviation Curator Ben Kristy talks about Marine Corps Aviation. 1:00 pm |
| Sunday, May 27 |
Special Event — The Band of America's Few The Band of America's Few, comprised entirely of honorably discharged USMC band members, will perform a selection of patriotic songs. 10:30 am on the parade deck |
| June 2012 |
| Saturday, June 9 |
Family Day — Marine Corps Covers and American Flags Bring the children to the Museum so they can make/take their own Marine Corps covers (hats) and American flags. 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| Saturday, June 23 |
Curator's Chat — Firearms in the Civil War Ordnance Curator Bruce Allen talks about the history of firearms during the Civil War. 1:00 pm |
| July 2012 |
| Saturday, July 14 |
Family Day — Colonial Crafts Bring the kids to the Museum to learn about the early days of the Marine Corps. They will make their own tri-corn hats, write with quill pens, and play colonial games. 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Saturday, July 21 |
Curator's Chat — Marine Corps Commandant's house Gretchen Winterer presents a discussion about the history of the Marine Corps Commandant's house. 1:00 pm |
Friday, July 27 Thru Friday, August 3 |
Special Event — Civil War 150 HistoryMobile The Museum will host the Civil War 150 HistoryMobile. This museum on wheels features exhibits that present individual stories of the Civil War from the perspectives of those who experienced it. |
| Saturday, July 28 |
Curator's Chat — Marines in the Civil War Dr. Charles Neimeyer presents a discussion on Marines in the Civil War. 1:00 pm |
All Family Programs Are Free Of Charge
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