Auburn Gears Up for Car Show
On Sunday, August 29th, while the City of Auburn buzzes with anticipation of one of the most awaited weekends of the year, the National Military History Center will host the official kick-off to the Labor Day festivities. The Kick-Off Car Show will go on from 4-7pm on the Sunday before Labor Day, welcoming in all those car lovers and admirers who are itching to get their vehicle out and adored. Taking place in the spacious parking lot in front of the NMHC, the show is sure to be an attraction to all passersby with its incredible visibility from I-69.
Those interested in displaying can register cars for only $10. Pre-registered applicants will receive 2 single-day passes to the Labor Day auctions. Patrons can come explore the show for free, and museum admission is only $5 where you can come visit the Kruse Automotive and Carriage Museum, witnessing some of the most famous examples of Hollywood vehicles, custom coachwork and classic carriages around. Your admission will also give you entrance to the WWII Victory Museum gallery.
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Guns and Chicken:
HistoryFest Returns to Auburn
On J uly 24th and 25th, 2010, from 10-4 and 10-3 (respectively), the National Military History Center in Auburn will once again ring with the sounds of bullets and bullhorns as HistoryFest takes over the grounds. A 2-day timeline event featuring living history reenactments from 1745-1975, HistoryFest is a free family event that is both educational and exciting!
Over 200 re-enactors will set up camp surrounding the pond, portraying the life and times of various soldiers in their respective conflicts. Fun times are sure to be had as they act out battle scenes, do weapons demonstrations, interact with patrons and live just as their historical counterparts would. Journey into the building to explore DeKalb County Civil War history, meet WWII survivor and published author Russ McLogan, investigate the history of German vehicle camouflage and take a free guided tour of the museum with purchase of $5 admission!
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NMHC Announces Kickoff to Blue Star Museums Program
Program runs through Labor Day 2010
On Monday, May 31, local museum representatives came together at the National MIlitary History Center to announce the commencement of the Blue Star Museums program. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, the program allows participating organizations to offer admission to active duty military and their immediate families at no cost.
"We feel honored and humbled to participate in such a worthy cause," said NMHC Executive Director Robert Krafft. "It's a small act of thankfulness, but it's the least we could do for those who put their lives on the line every day. As part of our mission as a museum, we want to honor the people who maintain our everyday freedoms, and this is one simple way we can do so. I think I speak for all involved when I say this is just one small way to show our gratitude."
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Military Activities Week Very Successful
Auburn's Patriotism Truly Shines
During Military Activities Week, the National Military History Center sponsored several downtown extravaganzas. On Thursday, July 1st, military vehicles from several conflicts lined the DeKalb County Courthouse on 9th street between Main and Cedar, showcasing over 70 years of history in a cruise in unlike any other. Visitors from all over perused the collections of vehicles, admiring their size and strength, and remembering their times in combat.
The week kicked off with Kids Night, an evening of activities dedicated to the next generation. Children climbed the National Guard's rock wall, colored activity books, wrote letters to soldiers, tried on authentic WWII uniforms and learned to march with Veteran Jim Nichols.
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NMHC to Host 1st Annual
Women's Expo
On Saturday, October 9th, the National Military History Center will host the first annual Women's Expo entitled "Today's Woman." The event is.jpg) the only of it's kind in DeKalb County, and promises to be an exciting and inspiring day of activities.
The main stage will offer several speaker presentations throughout the day, including a cooking demonstration, an uplifting story of survival from Heidi Floyd of the Vera Bradley Foundation, creating your own website by Mylien Kruse, what to know as you age presented by the Purdue Extension office, healthy expectations and exercise and fitness tips from DeKalb Memorial Hospital.
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