Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Introduces “MCHF Leatherneck History Series”
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation announced a new year-long monthly history series to commemorate significant Marine Corps historical events or individuals. The evening events will feature a guided tour through the National Museum of the Marine Corps’ galleries, and conclude with a film or seminar in Scuttlebutt Theater. Food and drink of the historic period will be a part of each evening, and unique artifacts related to the evening’s focus will be on display whenever possible. The July 20 inaugural event “Marines at the Battle of Bull Run,” will introduce the series of seven events.
Attendees of “Marines at the Battle of Bull Run,” will learn how a battalion of Marines was ordered to support the Union advance into Northern Virginia on July 21, 1861. In what became known as the Battle of Bull Run, the Federal army retreated in panic after being soundly defeated. Many historians claim that the Marine battalion joined in retreat, which would have been the first time Marines ever showed their backs to their enemy. Historians Col Dick Camp, vice president for Museum Operations and Mr. Pat Mooney, Visitor Services chief will lead the evening, which will include a tour of the Civil War gallery and spirited discussion. Attendees must purchase tickets by July 18.
Additional upcoming events in the " MCHF Leatherneck History Series” include:
- Guadalcanal: Starvation Island, August 3, 2011
- Inside the White House Bunker on 9/11, September 8, 2011
Each event begins with cocktail hour from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, dinner from 6:30 to 7:15 pm, a gallery tour at 7:30- 8:00, and a presentation from 8:00- 8:50. $35 tickets include the dinner, tour and presentation.
For more information, contact Sara O’Bryan by phone at (703) 649-2365 or email at
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3d LAAD Bn XO
Security Force, Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan
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