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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
| July 2010 |
| Saturday, July 31 |
Book Signing — Richard Whittle will be at the Museum Store for a Book Signing
Richard Whittle will be signing his book "The Dream Machine, The Untold History of the Notorious V-22 Osprey".
Museum Store, 11 am - 2 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. |
| August 2010 |
| Thursday, August 5 |
Summer Concert Series — Quantico Marine Corps Band
Bring along your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and lounge outdoors while you enjoy a performance by some of the greatest musicians in the region and the Marine Corps!
Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Click here for the press release to read more details. |
| Saturday, August 7 |
Book Signing — Dr. James Finnegan will be at the Museum Store for a Book Signing
Dr. James Finnegan will be signing his book "In the Company of Marines".
Museum Store, 11 am - 2 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, August 14 |
Book Signing — Robert J. Driver, Jr. USMC (Ret) will be at the Museum Store for a Book Signing
Robert J. Driver, Jr. USMC (Ret) will be signing his book "More Than a Few Good Men".
Museum Store, 11 am - 2 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, August 14 |
Family Day — Colonial Marine Day
Making tri-corn hats; quill pen craft activity
Education Trailer, 12:00 - 3:00 pm |
| Thursday, August 19 |
Summer Concert Series — Quantico Marine Corps Band
Bring along your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and lounge outdoors while you enjoy a performance by some of the greatest musicians in the region and the Marine Corps!
Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Click here for the press release to read more details. |
| Saturday, August 28 |
Book Signing — Jack Kassinger will be at the Museum Store for a Book Signing
Jack Kassinger will be signing his book "Holding Hands with Heroes".
Museum Store, 11 am - 2 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. |
| September 2010 |
| Saturday, September 11 |
Family Day — Make Your Own Air Cushion Landing Craft
Education Trailer, 12:00 - 3:00 pm |
| October 2010 |
Saturday, October 9 and
Sunday, October 10 |
Special Event — Rappahannock Model Railroad Club
Leatherneck Gallery |
| November 2010 |
| 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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