CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts:
Taylor Kiland Jessica Zachar
tkiland@navymemorial.org jessica@lindarothpr.com
The United States Navy Memorial Linda Roth Associates, Inc.
202-737-2300 703-417-2701
Free Memorial Day Weekend Events at U.S. Navy Memorial
Featuring Rolling Thunder, Navajo Dance Ceremony & US Navy Band Performance
WHAT: Memorial Day Weekend Events featuring the U.S. Navy Band, Educational Workshops & Navajo Dance Ceremony
WHEN: Saturday, May 29
Rolling Thunder Rolls onto Pennsylvania Avenue!
11:00 a.m. Commemorative Wreath laying
11:30 a.m. “Watch For Waves” – Classic American Rock Band Performance
1:00 p.m. Black Creek Gourd Society Navajo Dance Ceremony
Sunday, May 30
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – “Stories of Service” Training Workshop – Learn how to create a digital story about your favorite veteran OR how to write your own memoir!
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – “Spirit of ‘45” Workshop – Commemorate the end of WWII by getting involved in the August 14, 2010, “Spirit of ‘45” Nationwide Celebration
*To RSVP, email tkiland@navymemorial.org. For more information on the workshops, go to www.navymemorial.or/memorialday
Monday, May 31
10:00 a.m. Fleet Reserve Association Wreath laying
1:00 p.m. Naval District Washington Wreath laying with U.S. Navy Band Performance and guest speaker Rear Adm. Patty Wolfe, SC, USN, Commander of Naval Expeditionary Support Group
WHERE: United States Navy Memorial
Naval Heritage Center
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
COST: Free and open to the public
About the United States Navy Memorial
Conveniently located on Pennsylvania Avenue – halfway between the White House and the Capitol, the United States Navy Memorial provides a living tribute to Navy people and a place for them to gather and celebrate their service. The outdoor plaza features a “Granite Sea” map of the world, towering masts with signal flags, fountain pools and waterfalls and The Lone Sailor© statue. Adjacent to the plaza is the Naval Heritage Center, where visitors can find educational displays about the contributions of the men and women of the Sea Services (Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine). Also housed in the Naval Heritage Center is the Navy Log – the online place for Navy people to stay connected with each other, celebrate their service and preserve the memories of their service. There, Navy veterans can build a record of their service online and anyone with a passion for the Navy can create and join affinity communities. Call (202) 737-2300 or visit www.navymemorial.org for more information.
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