Triangle, VA – The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (MCHF) and the Quantico Marine Corps Band will kick off a new outdoor Summer Concert Series with an inaugural performance at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on June 17 at 7p.m. The Summer Concert Series will soon become a summertime tradition, offering a perfect event for family and friends to gather outside and enjoy the warm weather and free, live entertainment at the Marine Corps Heritage Center’s Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, adjacent to the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

In addition to offering live music provided by some of the region's premiere musicians, the MCHF will host outdoor concession stands offering beverages, sandwiches and ice cream for the quintessential picnic, as well as a special Museum Store kiosk offering blankets, hats and Marine Corps related gifts. The Museum will have extended hours and will stay open until 7 p.m. until the performance begins.

The MCHF will present four concerts at the NMMC as part of the Summer Concert Series, with additional concerts scheduled for July 8, August 5, and August 19, 2010.

WHAT:	National Museum of the Marine Corps' Summer Concert Kick Off
WHEN:	Thursday, June 17, 2010 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
COST:	Free Admission
WHERE:	National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway Triangle, VA 22172

For more information on the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation's Summer Concert Series, visit www.MarineHeritage.org.