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New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation — Calendar of Events

Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center

HOLMDEL – Wednesday, July 18, 2012 – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Teaching the Vietnam Era Across the Curriculum Teaching the Vietnam Era is not just reserved for history classrooms! Using a cross-curricular approach, lessons can be incorporated in many subjects including art, history, math, language arts and science. Through example lesson plans and hands-on activities, educators will learn how they can utilize these methods into their classrooms. Space is limited! Pre-registration required by July 9.

Sunday October 7 – 2nd Annual NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Ride Sunday October 7,2012 Registration 9:30 a.m. -11:a.m. The American Legion Riders will sponsor a motorcycle run to benefit the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and the Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center.

Monday July 16 – 18th Annual Golf Outing July 16 – Old York Country Club at Chesterfield

Saturday June 2 – 1 p.m. – The Other Side of War Lecture and Slide show NJ Vietnam Veteran and acclaimed musician Billy Terrell will share stories about his work with a Vietnamese orphanage in Mang Lang and the journey that reunited three friends, 44 years later, as part of the upcoming documentary with the same title.

Saturday June 2 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. – FREE tours of the Museum and Memorial by our Vietnam Veteran tour guides

Saturday July 7 – 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. – FREE tours of the Memorial by our Vietnam Veteran tour guides

Monday July 16 – 8 a.m. – 18th Annual Golf Outing – Old York Country Club at Chesterfield. Please register online or call Lynn Duane at (732) 335-0033 for more information

Wednesday July 18 – 8 a.m. – Summer Teacher Workshop 3 p.m. (Pre-registration required.)

Saturday August 4 – 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. – FREE tours of the Memorial by our Vietnam Veteran tour guides

Friday September 21 – 11 a.m. – POW/MIA and Gold Star Mother Ceremony

Friday September 28 – Unsung Heroes: An Artist’s Perspective on Vietnam exhibition opening reception. More details TBA.

Saturday September 30 – Car Show

Saturday October 6 – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – FREE tours of the Memorial by our Vietnam Veteran tour guides

Sunday October 7, – Registration 9:30-11 a.m. 2nd Annual NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Ride – The American Legion Riders and the Vietnam Veterans of America sponsor a ride to benefit the NJVVMF and the Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center

Monday October 8 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Columbus Day – Museum & Educational Center open to the public

Friday October 12 – 6 p.m. – A Night at the Museum (Pre-registration required)

Friday October 19 – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Interdisciplinary Forum on the Vietnam Era (Pre-registration required)

 

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