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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 April 10, 2012 |
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| February 2012 |
| Saturday, February 4 |
Special Event — Iwo Jima Artifact Exposition See and learn about items from Iwo Jima. 1:00 pm |
Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12 |
Special Event — National Capital Trackers Model Trains The National Capital Trackers Model Trains will display their model trains. |
| Saturday, February 11 |
Family Day — Learn About World War II Come learn about World War II through multi-generational activities. 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Friday, February 17 |
Special Event — "Sands of Iwo Jima" Movie Showing at the National Museum of the Marine Corps The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation invites you to attend a movie night at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, showing "Sands of Iwo Jima." The 1949 movie stars John Wayne as John M. Stryker, a battle-hardened, embittered squad leader who takes an overly tough approach to training his green recruits. The new Marines think Stryker is too harsh and too mean, but discover the value of his rough attitude when they enter the epic World War II Battle of Iwo Jima.
Event Details: Friday, February 17, 2012
Location: National Museum of the Marine Corps – Leatherneck Gallery
Time: 6:30pm – Pre-movie Discussion; 7:00pm – Movie Showing
Cost: Free, however limited space
"Sands of Iwo Jima" will play on a large screen in the Museum's Leatherneck Gallery from 7pm-9pm, with a discussion starting at 6:30pm. The event is free and open to the public but availability is based on a first come, first serve basis. Attendees will have the opportunity to view an original "Sands of Iwo Jima" movie poster. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
The movie night coincides with the February 19 anniversary of the 1945 battle.
Registration: To register for this event, click here: https://marineheritage.secure-donor.com/rsvp |
| Saturday, February 25 |
Special Event — Artifact Roadshow Bring your military antiques to the Museum and learn how to maintain and care for them. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| March 2012 |
| Saturday, March 10 |
Family Day — National Capital Modelers Bring your kids to the Museum so they can make their own models with the National Capital Modelers. 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
| Saturday, March 17 |
Curator's Chat — Irish Marines Chief of Curatorial Services Bob Sullivan and Visitor Services Chief Pat Mooney present a discussion on Irish Marines. 1:00 pm |
| April 2012 |
| Saturday, April 14 |
Family Day — Month of the Military Child Join the Museum in celebrating the Month of the Military Child. 12:00 - 3:00 pm |
| Saturday, April 28 |
Curator's Chat — Siege of Khe Sahn Learn about the end of the siege of Khe Sahn during the Vietnam War. 1:00 pm in Scuttlebutt Theater |
| May 2012 |
| Saturday, May 12 |
Family Day — Aviation Bring your kids to the Museum so they can make their own Marine Corps model airplanes. 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| Saturday, May 19 |
Curator's Chat — Marine Corps Aviation Aviation Curator Ben Kristy talks about Marine Corps Aviation. 1:00 pm |
All Family Programs Are Free Of Charge
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