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STORY TIME
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Wednesdays & Thursdays in June, July & August
or by appointment
Join Captain Fishbones or Grandma Beach for a storybook reading,
activities and fun! For ages 3-9, must be accompanied by an adult.
Program included in regular museum admission. 11:00 am Please
call to confirm time and date. Reservations appreciated. Contact
the museum Program Director at 757.422.1587 or send an email.
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SHIPWRECKS & GHOST
LORE
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 Tuesdays &
Thursdays in June, July & August
or by appointment
7:30 PM, Evening walking program
Join a costumed interpreter as they bring to life true accounts
and local legends of shipwrecks, ghosts, pirates and witches. Tours
last 60-90 minutes. Tickets $10 Adult, $5 Child (ages 6-12).
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AFRICAN-AMERICANS IN THE COAST GUARD
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January 10 - March 4, 2012
A pictorial exhibit honoring the history of the lives and
service of African- Americans in the United States Coast Guard with
selected showings of the film "The Voice of Gladdened Hearts."
Produced by the US Coast Guard and narrated by James Earl Jones,
the film takes a look at the all-black crew of Pea Island
Life-Saving Station on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Call
(757) 422-1587 for more information.
Show times: Saturday February 4, 11, 18 and 25 at
2:00 PM.
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DAMES AT SEA 4
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March 6 - April 1, 2012
Featuring original artwork by Virginia Beach female artists. All
artwork is inspired by maritime themes.
Constance Fahey
Deborah Giglio
Sara Moore
Amy Ratliff
Sandra Lee Snider
Lee Strickland
Niru Terner
Marie Wesolowski
Reception March 9, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
with a musical and spoken word tribute to
"Women Who Love the Sea" by Bob Zentz
For more information regarding the artists, visit The
Artists Gallery - An Artists Cooperative • Studios and
Gallery
Download a flier.
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GIRL SCOUT MARINERS
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April 3 - June 3, 2012
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts of
America, this exhibit from the Girl Scout Council of the Colonial
Coast pays tribute to the Girl Scout Mariner program. Originally
launched in October 1934 and similar to the Boy Scouts' Sea Scouts,
the program was designed for older Girl Scouts interested in
outdoor water-based activities. By the end of 1934, 12 Mariner
ships were registered and the first two handbooks, "Launching a
Girl Scout Mariner Ship" and "Charting the Course of a Girl Scout
Mariner Ship" were published.
Reception Date TBA
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THE REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE & THE WAR OF
1812
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June 5 - August 5, 2012
In celebration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, this
exhibit explores the participation of the Revenue Cutter Service, a
predecessor of the United States Coast Guard, during the conflict
with Great Britain.
Museum Open House July 18
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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THE WAR OF 1812: America's Second War for Independence
Celebration
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July 18, 2012
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
24th Street Park, Va Beach Oceanfront
- Tidewater Winds Concert featuring guest artist
Bob
Zentz
- Revenue Cutter Service (Coast Guard) Living History
Interpreters
- Arts & Crafts for children
- Museum open house
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SURF'S UP! Celebrating 100 Years of Surfing in Virginia
Beach
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August 7 - October 14, 2012
A collection of photographs and other memorabilia chronicling
the history of surfing in Virginia Beach. Highlights include local
surfing legends, surf shops, the making of a surfboard, and
competitions.
Museum Open House August 9
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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VIRGINIA BEACH SURFING CENTENNIAL: Celebrating 100 Years
of Surfing in Virginia Beach
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August 9, 2012
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
24th Street Park, Va Beach Oceanfront
Join the Old Coast Guard Staiton, BeachEvents, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum,
and surfing enthusiasts as we celebrate 100 years of surfing and
surf culture in Virginia Beach! Free
admission!
- Still
Surfin' - Beach Boys tribute band, 7:30 PM
- Surf's Up! exhibit open to the public all day
- Surf Art Expo featuring local artists
- VB Surf Shop displays
- Gathering of ECSC surf legends
- Surfboard displays
- Arts & Crafts for children
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PIG & OYSTER FEST
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 Saturday, October 6, 2012
1 - 5 PM
24th Street Park, Va Beach Oceanfront
Join us for the best party on the beach and support the museum
at our annual fund-raiser. Live entertainment provided by Butter!
Tickets go on sale July 15. Call 757.422.1587 for more
information.
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THE U.S. COAST GUARD BEACH PATROL DURING
WWII
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October 16 - December 1, 2012
In 1942, the U. S. Coast Guard was charged with protecting
thousands of miles of coastline from enemy invasion. To do this,
the seagoing service utilized the use of horses and dogs. This new
exhibit chronicles this little known but vital experience during
the second world war.
Reception Date TBA
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MUSEUM STORE HOLIDAY SALE
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 December 1 - 23, 2012
Looking for a unique gift? Do all of your holiday shopping
in one place and support the museum at the same time!
Receive 10% off purchases in the museum store.*
Discount is cumulative with museum membership discount.** Not a
member? Join
today!
* Excludes consignment and fund-raiser items.
** Discount limit up to 30%.
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AS TIME GOES BY
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December 3, 2012 - January 27, 2013
A look at how the Virginia Beach oceanfront has changed over the
years.
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