The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation announces the first classic car show at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Sunday, May 7.
The event is free and open to the public, and all classic car enthusiasts are encouraged to come out to see their favorite cars. The car show will conclude with a free outdoor performance by the Navy’s premier jazz ensemble, the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, who have performed across America for over 50 years.
Individuals and car groups interested in entering their vehicles (1979 or earlier) before Friday, May 5, at 4 p.m. Vehicle registration is free, but space is limited.
The Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the event day. All visitors to the car show can visit the Museum, have lunch at Tun Tavern or Devil Dog Diner, visit the Museum Gift Shop, and watch the signature film We, the Marines on the Giant Screen in the Medal of Honor Theater.
The National Museum of the Marine Corps sits at 1775 Semper Fidelis Way in Triangle.
The National Museum of the Marine Corps will commemorate the World War II battle of Iwo Jima with an exhibit of both flags that were raised on Mount Suribachi. Visitors can see both flags in the Museum's World War II Gallery from now until March 30, 2023.
The WWII battle of Iwo Jima lasted from February 19 to March 26, 1945, and was a key battle in American and Marine Corps history. On February 23, 1945, U.S. Marines took control of Mount Suribachi, the highest point on the island, and raised a small flag on the peak. Later that day, different troops raised a larger flag while others respectfully lowered the original.
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The National Museum of the Marine Corps Fifth Annual Marine Corps Student Art Competition opens March 1, 2023, to all U.S. students in grades K-12. This year's theme is "Leatherneck Legends."
Student artists are asked to create a piece of 2D art inspired by the life, stories, and/or achievements of an individual Marine or "Leatherneck." Suggestions include: a Marine from history (past or present), a Marine the student knows personally, Wounded Warrior Marines, Combat Veteran/Veteran Marines, or any United States Marine that the student artist believes is deserving of the "legend" title.
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Prince William County will host a veterans job fair as part of its efforts to put more people to work.
The county's Department of Economic Development will host the fair at the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico, 1775 Semper Fidelis Way in Quantico. The fair supports veterans, military spouses, and transitioning service members looking to advance their careers.
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The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation broke ground for the expansion of Semper Fidelis Memorial Park.
The Marines will add 22 new memorials to the 23-acre park, located at the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico. Today, 40 memorials and more than a mile of trails overlook the museum.
