| July 2023 Newsletter Join us this month for family-friendly events at the Museum! Summer Concert Series: U.S. Army Blues Thursday, July 6 7 p.m.–8 p.m. Join us on July 6 from 7 p.m.–8 p.m., as the U.S. Army Blues perform at the National Museum of the Marine Corps! The U.S. Army Blues, part of the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” is the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Army. This 18-piece ensemble became an official element of the Army Band in 1972. The free summer concerts are held outdoors on the entry plaza of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, weather permitting, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Guests are also encouraged to enjoy extended hours inside the Museum before the concert begins. Tun Tavern will be open until 6 p.m. and the Museum and store will be open until 7 p.m. *Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on Museum grounds. Personal sales or transactions are not permitted on Museum grounds. This event is hosted by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. Plan Ahead Visit our website for more upcoming events happening at the Museum. calendar of events 2023 Student Art Competition Winners "Leatherneck Legends" The National Museum of the Marine Corps’ Fifth Annual Marine Corps Student Art Competition winners have been announced. Check out our 2023 student winners, and their artwork here . Upcoming Events at the Museum: More Summer Concert Series by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation: The Marine Corps’ Battle Color Detachment Thursday, August 17 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. U.S. Navy Concert Band Thursday, August 24 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band Thursday, August 31 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. More Information: Check online for our first post of the month! This first day cover postage stamp commemorates the first successful orbital mission by an American, former Marine aviator Col John Glenn. The first day cover features the Project Mercury stamp that commemorated Glenn’s launch on 20 February 1962... Read more on our social media: Featured at the Museum... As we celebrate Independence Day this month, we highlight an artifact that dates back to our nation's founding. This engraved powder horn, with definitive maritime connection, dates back to 1776. The powder horn can be seen in the Defending the New Republic Gallery at the Museum. Engraved Powder Horn Donated by: Old Print Shop Museum Artifact Donation Wish List The National Museum of the Marine Corps welcomes the opportunity to acquire artwork and artifacts related to Marine Corps history. These artifacts and artwork help us tell the rich history of the Marine Corps. Click here for the Donation Wish List . New: Google Arts and Culture Online Exhibits Visit our newest online exhibit which introduces the combat artists who answered the call, taking their brushes and pens into harm ’ s way. They went to war. They did art. THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS IS OPEN 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. DAILY. ADMISSION & PARKING ARE FREE. Plan Your Visit join us online |
Join us this month for family-friendly events at the Museum! | |
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Summer Concert Series:
U.S. Army Blues
Thursday, July 6
7 p.m.–8 p.m.
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Join us on July 6 from 7 p.m.–8 p.m., as the U.S. Army Blues perform at the National Museum of the Marine Corps! The U.S. Army Blues, part of the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” is the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Army. This 18-piece ensemble became an official element of the Army Band in 1972.
The free summer concerts are held outdoors on the entry plaza of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, weather permitting, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Guests are also encouraged to enjoy extended hours inside the Museum before the concert begins.
Tun Tavern will be open until 6 p.m. and the Museum and store will be open until 7 p.m.
*Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on Museum grounds. Personal sales or transactions are not permitted on Museum grounds.
This event is hosted by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.
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Visit our website for more upcoming events happening at the Museum. | |
2023 Student Art Competition Winners
"Leatherneck Legends"
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The National Museum of the Marine Corps’ Fifth Annual Marine Corps Student Art Competition winners have been announced.
Check out our 2023 student winners, and their artwork here.
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The Marine Corps’ Battle Color Detachment
Thursday, August 17
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
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U.S. Navy Concert Band
Thursday, August 24
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
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“The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band
Thursday, August 31
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
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Check online for our first post of the month! | |
This first day cover postage stamp commemorates the first successful orbital mission by an American, former Marine aviator Col John Glenn. The first day cover features the Project Mercury stamp that commemorated Glenn’s launch on 20 February 1962...
Read more on our social media:
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Featured at the Museum... | |
As we celebrate Independence Day this month, we highlight an artifact that dates back to our nation's founding. This engraved powder horn, with definitive maritime connection, dates back to 1776. The powder horn can be seen in the Defending the New Republic Gallery at the Museum. | |
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Engraved Powder Horn
Donated by: Old Print Shop
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Museum Artifact Donation
Wish List
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The National Museum of the Marine Corps welcomes the opportunity to acquire artwork and artifacts related to Marine Corps history.
These artifacts and artwork help us tell the rich history of the Marine Corps.
Click here for the Donation Wish List.
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New: Google Arts and Culture Online Exhibits | |
Visit our newest online exhibit which introduces the combat artists who answered the call, taking their brushes and pens into harm’s way. They went to war. They did art. | |
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THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS
IS OPEN 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. DAILY.
ADMISSION & PARKING ARE FREE.
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