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** NOTICE Due to Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget cuts, the museum will be closed for the winter beginning Monday December 21, 2009 and reopening Charter Day Sunday, March 14, 2010. All special events will take place as scheduled and we will be open for tours with group reservations.
2010 MILITARY HISTORY LECTURE SERIES - The last Monday of the Month (Except MAY, NOV & DEC) Sponsored by The Friends of the Pennsylvania Military Museum. January 17 – DOCUMENTARY FILM: “You Enter Germany – Bloody Huertgen and the Siegfried Line” Between September 1944 and February 1945 thirteen U.S. Army divisions fought for control of a 50 square mile area of dense forest along the German border. This battle was the longest single battle in American history and largest defeat of the U.S. Army in
Blackhawk helicopter on the parade grounds of the 28th Infantry Division National Shrine at the annual Celebration of Service event 2009.
March 14 - CHARTER DAY - Free admission to the Military Museum and other select Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission sites on this date to commemorate the granting of the Charter from Charles II to William Penn which founded “Penn’s Woods” in 1681. *Annual March 14 thru June - EXHIBIT: "Memories of Service - PA National Guard Mementos from The Great War" More than 25,000 Commonwealth citizens served with the 28th Infantry Division in World War One. This temporary exhibit will showcase the souvenir items that soldiers bought, found, traded or made to commemorate their experiences. Museum admission required to view exhibit. NOTE: Reduced hours in effect thru March; 1000 to 1600 Thursday -Saturday, Noon to 1600 Sunday; Closed Monday -Wednesday. April 06 - LECTURE The Central Pennsylvania Civil War Roundtable Presents: TBA Free Admission - 7:00 p.m. in the museum theater. April 17 & 18 - BATTERY B DRILL WEEKEND - The Civil War Era re-enactment group of the 3rd Pennsylvania Volunteers will encamp on the museum grounds demonstrating the loading and firing of replica period artillery pieces while they conduct their yearly safety qualifying session and recruitment drive. Interested persons of all ages are invited to enlist. 1300 till 1600 *Annual
Museum volunteers and reenactors mug for the camera in this 2009 photo of our annual "Then & NOW Time Line of Uniforms and Equipment" encampment/bivouac. Pictured is the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Spanish/American War, Korean War and the Vietnam War with two civilians thrown into the mix. May 16 - A CELEBRATION OF SERVICE: HONORING PENNSYLVANIA VETERANS - U.S. Army reunion and memorial service sponsored by the Pennsylvania National Guard commemorating the Pennsylvanian Citizen Soldier. Activities include a military band concert, distinguished speaker, helicopter/vehicle displays and a twenty-one-gun, 105mm howitzer battery salute. Call ahead for itinerary. Hours – 1230 to 1500. This is an AW (All Weather) event - Rain or Shine. *Annual May 29 & 30 - "WORLD WAR II REVISITED" - American and German WWII reenactors will bivouac on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum portraying field life in the European Theater of Operations, 1944-45. A small squad tactical demonstration against German opposition is scheduled for 1300 each day. Bivouac and tactical open to the public 1000 till 1600. This is an AW (All Weather) event - Rain or Shine. *Annual May 29 - SERVICE CANTEEN - Dan and Galla will celebrate America by entertaining the troops at the World War II Revisited Bivouac on the grounds of the museum. This special USO style show will highlight the WWII era with a performance by our area's best recognized vocal and musical duo. Free Admission - 1500
American troops and a French Resistance fighter at the 2009 Memorial Day Weekend living history event
May 31 - ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION A.A.C.A. CAR SHOW - Local Regional Antique Automobile Club of America Chapter’s annual summer season kickoff event featuring many pre-war through modern classics on display throughout the grounds of the 28th Division Shrine Complex/PA Military Museum. The theme for 2009 is "200 Years of Transportation History" in honor of Boalsburg's 200th birthday celebration. Visit www.boalsburgcentral.com for more deatils on events in town. Donation accepted for parking. 0900 to 1600 *Annual
June 14 - FLAG DAY CELEBRATION - The State College Elks Lodge and local veterans organizations will sponsor a joint Flag Day Service and U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony on the grounds of the 28th Division Shrine. The public is encouraged to bring their unserviceable American Flags for the proper disposal. Free Admission 6:00 p.m. *Annual June TBD - "CVIM Cycling for Care" Bike Ride - Second Annual fund raising event for the Centre Volunteers in Medicine organization which has been providing free medical and dental services to area residents since 2003. Participants may choose between 08, 35 or 50 mile bike loops beginning and ending at the Pennsylvania Military Museum. Please visit www.cvim.net for more information. July 06 - LECTURE The Central Pennsylvania Civil War Roundtable Presents: TBA Free Admission - 7:00 p.m. in the museum theater
Battery B 3rd Pennsylvania Volunteers Recruitment & Training Weekend, April 2009
July 08 to 11- PEOPLE’S CHOICE FESTIVAL OF PENNSYLVANIA ARTS - Annual arts and crafts festival featuring the best of Central Pennsylvania’s artisans. Food, fun and family entertainment in a park like setting. Fee for parking. Visit www.peopleschoicefestival.com for more information. *Annual July 24 & 25 - "VIETNAM Revisited" - Living Historians portraying American combat and support troops in Vietnam will interpret the late 1960's "in country” in Southeast Asia on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum. Daily programs include the oportunity to accompanying squads on short range patrols and two tactical patrol ambush demonstrations at 1300 and 1500 each day. NOTE: Sandals and shorts are not recommended for those wishing to accompany patrols. Bivouac open 1000 to 1600 on Saturday and Sunday. This is an AW (All Weather) event - Rain or Shine. *Annual August 03 - LECTURE The Central Pennsylvania Civil War Roundtable Presents: Free Admission - 7:00 p.m. in the museum theater September 07 - LECTURE/Picnic - The Central Pennsylvania Civil War Roundtable Presents: TBA Free Admission - 6:00 p.m. in the outdoor pavilion. Please broing a covered dish. September 11 & 12 - "Then & NOW" - Visit this Living History Time Line of Uniforms and Equipment from the Colonial Period thru the Present. 18th and 19th century fashion show begins at 1300 followed by the 20th and 21st centuries at 1400 with a historic weapons demonstration at 1500. Encampment/Bivouac opens at 1000 till 1600 each day. This is an AW (All Weather) event. *Annual
Color Guard and guidons stand at attention at the annual 2009 Celebration of Service for the PA National Guard, 28th Infantry Division (Mechanized). October 05 - LECTURE The Central Pennsylvania Civil War Roundtable Presents: TBA Free Admission - 7:00 p.m. in the museum theater. November 09 - LECTURE The Central Pennsylvania Civil War Roundtable Presents: TBA Free Admission - 7:00 p.m. in the museum theater. November 27 thru December 19 - EXHIBIT - Santa's Draft Card - Reverend Santa Claus of Saline County Missouri registered for the draft in World War II. A copy of his draft registration from the Selective Service System will be on display in the month long exhibit. NOTE: Holiday Season Hours in effect November thru December 20; 1000 to 1600 Thursday -Saturday, Noon to 1600 Sunday; Closed Monday -Wednesday. |
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