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E-Newsletter of the Naval Historical Foundation

21 June 2011

In This Issue:
Ribbon Cutting Draws Record Crowd
Girls Make History Day at the Navy Museum
Ribbon Cutting Draws Record Crowd

Fitting for an organization celebrating its 85th birthday, there was a standing room only turnout at the annual meeting of the Naval Historical Foundation that was held on Saturday 18 June at the Navy Museum's Cold War Gallery annex at the Washington Navy Yard.  The reason for the strong turnout, of course, was the festivities that followed the annual meeting - a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new exhibit that tells the tale of the Navy's Silent Service during the Cold War.  Following welcoming remarks by NHF Chairman Admiral Bruce DeMars, Dr. Barbara Pilling discussed how the new Covert Submarine Operations exhibit would have classroom applications as the NHF had established a STEM Teacher Fellowship program and eight teachers were coming to Washington this summer to work with the technology inherent in the exhibit to package lesson plans for use in the nation's schools.  Following Dr. Pilling's remarks, Director of Naval History Rear Admiral Jay A. DeLoach thanked all who made the exhibit possible and then the Chairman of the Naval Submarine League, Admiral Richard W. Mies, discussed the history of the exhibit which appeared in 2000-2003 at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American History under the title of Fast Attacks and Boomers
and thanked all who worked to revive the displays.  Then, with Vice Chief of Naval Operations/CNO-select Admiral Jonathan Greenert looking on, Dr. Pilling cut the ribbon and the attendees had the opportunity to view the recently completed exhibit. Plans call for the exhibit to be permanently opened to the public later this year.  In the meantime, exclusive behind-the-scenes tours can be arranged for NHF members by contacting the NHF staff.

Annual Meeting Crowd

  
Crowd Shot: Over 300 NHF members and friends attended the 85th Annual Meeting



Ribbon Cutting


Ribbon Cutting:  Rear Admiral Jay. A. DeLoach, Vice Admiral Robert Dunn, Admiral Bruce DeMars, and Admiral Richard W. Mies look on as Dr. Barbara Pilling cuts the ribbon leading the way to the Covert Submarine Operations exhibit.

Greenert and DeMars

 

VCNO/NHF Chairman:  Selected as the next Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jonathan Greenert (left) chats with NHF Chairman Admiral Bruce DeMars(right).

 

Exhibit Crowd 

Guests view the new Covert Submarine Operations exhibit.

Girls Make History Day at the Navy Museum
 

Is your daughter or granddaughter an American Girl fan? She and her friends (and their dolls!) are invited to the National Museum of the United States Navy to explore naval history through the eyes of their favorite historic American Girl dolls! Please come to the Museum this Saturday, 25 June  from 10 am- 5 pm for the third annual "Girls Make History Day!"

 

* Thirteen activities based upon 10 historic American Girl characters including two new projects featuring best friends Julie and Ivy!

* Jackie Greene, author of the Rebecca series will be on hand to sign books!

* Enter to win an American Girl Doll!

* Prizes for girls who dress like their favorite character!

* Lots of fun things to do for dads and brothers too!

* Dolls are encouraged to join in on the fun!

* This event is free and open to the public!

* No RSVP is required to participate!

* Free parking is available on the Washington Navy Yard, follow signs for the Museum!

* Please have photo ID for all adults 16 years of age and older.

 

Please visit the Museum's website for more information. 


Naval Historical Foundation
1306 Dahlgren Ave SE
Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia 20374

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