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| VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION |
December
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Holidays take us back to a simpler time. In that spirit, we'd like to share with you this striking image taken by Pete Lerro, of Lerro Productions, during our recent night photo shoot. You'll enjoy more images in the links at left.
We hope you can visit soon! Please come by over the holidays, or choose a gift for someone special in our Museum Store. As always, we appreciate your support now, and throughout the year.
Above all, from all of us here at the Museum--Board, staff, and volunteers--we wish you a very happy holiday season. Travel safe!
Sincerely,
Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Executive Director |
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| The Santa Claus Special
December 19, 10am-5pm
Climb aboard for a fun family day with Santa sponsored by Advance Auto Parts at the Virginia Museum of Transportation! Museum admission and your visit with Santa are FREE with a canned food donation.
The first 1,500 visitors will receive a giveaway courtesy of Advance Auto Parts. Free photos with Santa will be available from 10 am to 4 pm. The Q99 Diner will be on hand from 10 am - 1 pm, featuring free hot dogs and a live remote with on-air personalities. Snacks will be available throughout the day. For details, including a schedule of The Polar Express readings, please visit our calendar of events. |
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Roanoke Valley Volkswagen Club presents donation A highly successful First Annual Car Show sponsored by the Roanoke Valley Volkswagen Club has turned into a very generous donation to the Virginia Museum of Transportation. Club President David Montgomery recently presented a really "Big Check" to Museum Executive Director Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr. The $1,000 Club donation is designated for the Museum's Advance Auto Parts Auto Gallery.
 The donation was provided from the proceeds from the Club's car show held August 15, 2009 at Tanglewood Mall. "Supporting the Museum was overwhelmingly the Club's choice, because the Museum is not federally or state funded," said Montgomery.
"We are humbled and grateful for their hard work and this very generous donation," said Fitzpatrick. "It means a lot to us that the Club has stepped forward in this way."
The Club's leadership includes David Montgomery, President; Gene Bennett, Vice-President; Jeff Whittaker, Vice-President; Mary Palmer, Secretary; Linda Jenkins, Treasurer; Duane Palmer, Advisor; and Grant Whittaker, Communications. |
Great new gifts just in at Destinations, our Museum Store!
Shopping for people who love trains, cars, or planes? The right gift isn't hard to find--it's already waiting for you in our Museum Store! Just a few of our new items are featured below, click here for details and more gift ideas...
 New DVD: Pocahontas Glory Volume 7, $39.95. This series features classic steam power on America's last major steam railroad--a must for any true fan! Each DVD sold separately, but save 10% when you purchase all seven. New for 2009: Class J 611 Holiday Ornament. The Museum is proud to partner with got 'noke?, a U.S. Teens Care Junior Achievement Company, to present this solid pewter Roanoke Star with 3D inlay of the Museum's Class J 611 steam locomotive. Part of the proceeds supports U.S. Teens Care Community Service Projects, $15.  New Hardcover: The A, Norfolk & Western's Mercedes of Steam, by Ed King. This outstanding book on the history of N&W Class A locomotive has been recently revised and greatly expanded, $64.95.
New: Spinning Tire Alarm Clock. The sounds of racing through the gears are sure to get you moving in the morning! Features wrench (hour) and screwdriver (minute) hands, $25.99
New DVD: Pillars of Smoke in the Sky: Norfolk & Western's Blue Ridge Grade. N&W's Big Steam hard at work on the famous Blue Ridge grade from Roanoke to Montvale, VA. $34.95
Hard to choose? Memberships always make a great gift! The gift that lasts a whole year--options are available for families, grandparents with their grandchildren, individuals, and dual/couples (for any two people, such as an uncle and his nephew).
Come see us! Open Mon-Sat 10-5 and Sun 1-5. Parking is free, and members receive a 10% discount. We offer gift-wrapping, and we will ship your order to any US address.
Phone orders cheerfully accepted Mon-Fri 10-5: call 540-767-4651. Your purchase helps support the Virginia Museum of Transportation! | |
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| Save 20% on books! Great selection now in stock! |
Save 20% on any books in Destinations, the Museum Store. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts, one coupon per customer, please. Must present coupon at the time of purchase.
Brand new releases and old favorites for rail fans and car buffs!! Every purchase helps support the Virginia Museum of Transportation. |
| Offer Expires: December 23, 2009 |
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