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| Ongoing Events and Temporary Exhibits at the Museum |
| “Afghanistan, Its People, Its Army - and U.S. Marine Advisors” A collection of photographs depicting the Marine Corps' mission to train the Afghan National Army is now on exhibit. The photographs were taken by Lt Col David A. Benhoff, USMC Reserve, while serving in Afghanistan in 2009 with the Embedded Training Teams. |
Open now through Sept 30, 2010 |
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| September 2010 |
| Saturday, September 11 |
Book Signing — LtCol Robert J. Darling, USMC (Ret), will be at the Museum Store for a Book Signing
LtCol Robert J. Darling, USMC (Ret), will be signing his book "24 Hours Inside the President's Bunker: 9-11-01 The White House".
Museum Store, 12 pm - 4 pm
Please click here to order a signed copy of the book and have it mailed to you. Just note that you would like it signed in the Comments box at checkout. |
| Saturday, September 11 |
Family Day — Make Your Own Air Cushion Landing Craft
Education Trailer, 12:00 - 3:00 pm |
| Saturday, September 11 |
Special Event — MCHF Presents "24 Hours Inside the President's Bunker"
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation will host LtCol Bob Darling USMC (Ret.) for a dinner and presentation on the evening of September 11, 2010 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. LtCol Bob Darling will Discuss his September 11 Experience.
Reception: 5:30 pm
Dinner and Lecture: 6:30 pm
Click here for detailed information and RSVP contact. |
| October 2010 |
Saturday, October 9 and
Sunday, October 10 |
Special Event — Rappahannock Model Railroad Club
Leatherneck Gallery |
| Thursday, October 14 |
"An Evening With..." series — Dr. Clifford L. Stanley, USMC (Ret), Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Military Service Alpha or Civilian Coat & Tie
Kindly RSVP by October 8, 2010 via email at mchf.rsvp@gmail.com or 703-640-6334
Per person cost $65.00
Sponsorship Opportunities Available National Museum of the Marine Corps
6:30 PM Reception
7:00 PM Dinner with presentation to follow |
| November 2010 |
| Wednesday, November 10 |
Special Event — Semper Fidelis Luncheon
Celebrate the 235th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps at the MCHF’s Semper Fidelis Luncheon.
Dress Blue "A" or Business Suit
Kindly RSVP by November 3, 2010 via email at mchf.rsvp@gmail.com or 703-640-6334
Per person cost $75.00
Table Sponsorships Available
Hilton Crystal City at Ronald Reagan National Airport
2399 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
11:00 AM |
| Saturday, November 13 |
Family Day — Life of the Civil War Marine
Workshop on the everyday life of the Civil War Marine, including making field candles.
Education Trailer, 12:00 - 3:00 pm |
| December 2010 |
| Saturday, December 11 |
Family Day — Christmas at the National Museum of the Marine Corps
A visit from Santa, ornament making workshop, and a puppet show in Chesty's Theatre.
Christmas events take place in both the Museum's Leatherneck Gallery and the Education Trailer.
12:00 - 3:00 pm |
All Family Programs Are Free Of Charge
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