The 2nd Annual Journalism Summer Camp will be held Monday, June 24 to Friday, June 28, 2024 from 10am to 4pm each day at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library. This year’s camp theme is U.S. Conflicts: The 1860s vs. The 1960s in the Words of Enlisted Troops and Civilians.
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Stripes in Normandy: A Reporter’s Journey By David Kiley On June 9, 1944, Sgt. Charles Kiley, reporter for The Stars and Stripes wrote to his fiancée, Billee Gray, from a Liberty Ship steaming toward Normandy: “[We are} bound for what the radio says is “our beachead in Normandy. Looking at the map makes it appear
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Cork & Canvas Fundraiser with Artist Carleen Johns Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Cork & Canvas Fundraiser on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library. For just $40 per person, immerse yourself in a night filled with creativity, community, and celebration. Your
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SATURDAY, May 18, 2024 10 AM – 2 PM Join us for Kids Day at the Museum: Poppy History on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10am to 2pm. Be a part of the 100th anniversary celebration of the Buddy Poppy, a symbol of remembrance for our fallen soldiers since the end of WWI. Why attend? Immerse
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🐾 Help Keep Barney, The Museum Cat, Fed and Healthy! 🐾 Make a Difference in Barney’s Life Dear Supporters, As you may know, our beloved Museum cat, Barney, has been a cherished member of our institution for many years now. Barney brings joy and comfort to both visitors and staff with his playful antics and
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The worst ever chow ever? When MacArthur said we’d be home by Christmas the Chinese entered the picture, I was with the 18th FBW at Pyongyang East, a muddy field with a bunch of bombed-out buildings.
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CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of our Henry .22 Rifle Raffle, Gerald Barber! Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket and helped make this another successful raffle fundraiser for the Museum! DRAWING: SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024 PRIZE: A HENRY .22 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE TICKETS: 5 TICKETS FOR $20 OR 1 TICKET FOR $5 Support The Stars
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100 Mile Yard Sale at The Museum May 23-26, 2024 SUPPORT THE MUSEUM THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! 100 Mile Yard Sale Vendor Spots Available We are thrilled to invite you to be a part of The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library’s Memorial Day Weekend 100 Mile Yard Sale which will be held Thursday,
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“KILL ROY” WAS HERE MURDER MYSTERY FUNDRAISER Can you figure out who did it? Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Museum Doors Open at 5:00 p.m. Game Starts at 5:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of mystery and intrigue at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library’s “KILL ROY” WAS HERE Murder Mystery
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SATURDAY, April 27, 2024 10 AM – 2 PM Join us for Kids Day at the Museum: Propaganda Posters of WW1 and WW2 on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 10am to 2pm at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library. This event is open to the public and admission is FREE. This interactive learning event
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