Marine Museum Opens November 10
I'd heard about this, stored it, then promptly forgot about it. Thank goodness for this press release:
The National Museum of the Marine Corps Dedication will take place on Friday, Nov. 10, in conjunction with the Marine Corps Birthday, with some 15,000 invited guests including the President of the United States, Cabinet members, all living former Commandants of the Marine Corps and Marine delegations from 50 states. The Dedication Ceremony will be hosted by Jim Lehrer, Marine, executive editor and anchor of "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer," on PBS. Marine and American Idol finalist Josh Gracin will perform in the dedication's prelude program. All media are invited to attend; museum dedication credentials are required.To commemorate Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, veterans groups and military families will tour the museum. A candlelight memorial service for fallen Marines and the dedication of Semper Fidelis Park will also be held at the museum at 5 p.m. All media are invited to attend; museum dedication credentials are required.
I don't know if it will be open to the general public on either of those days, but if you're in the area, it would be worth looking in to. If you go, let me know what you think. I work with several retired marines who would all be there if they could.
My personal view from knowing lots of Marines over the years is that the museum will be wholly inadequate. There are far more great Marine stories than any museum could tell. Even so, it would still be worth the trip.
