| February 2012 |
| Saturday, February 4 |
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Special Event — Iwo Jima Artifact Exposition
See and learn about items from Iwo Jima.
1:00 pm |
Saturday, February 11 and
Sunday, February 12 |
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Special Event — National Capital Trackers Model Trains
The National Capital Trackers Model Trains will display their model trains. |
| Saturday, February 11 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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