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 Soldiers & Sailors To Host Eleventh Annual WorldQuest CompetitionFriday, February 8, 2013Soldiers & Sailors To Host Eleventh Annual WorldQuest Competition PITTSBURGH - Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it will once again host the University of Pittsburgh's International Business Center and World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh's 2013Academic WorldQuest. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors Third Annual African-American Heritage CelebrationSaturday, February 16, 2013 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Third Annual African-American Heritage Celebration will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013. The free event will feature a special exhibit and lectures on the "Aftermath of the Civil War: The Black Family, Then and Now", as well as include performances by Soldiers & Sailors own 6th Regiment United States Colored Troops Drum and Fife youth re-enactment group and Sheila Beasley of Sheila B Productions. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors to Host Second Annual Military Follies$15 tickets are available until Friday at 4:00 p.m.PITTSBURGH - Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it will host its second fundraiser in November, the Military Follies at 7:00 p.m. on this Friday, November 30, 2012. The 501(c) (3) corporation's annual fundraiser helps it sponsor many veteran events and provide educational programs while preserving and maintaining the grand memorial and museum. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors to Host Second Annual Military FolliesA stage production featuring military and patriotic performances from stage and screenPITTSBURGH - Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it will host its second fundraiser in November, the Military Follies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2012. The 501(c) (3) corporation's annual fundraiser helps it sponsor many veteran events and provide educational programs while preserving and maintaining the grand memorial and museum.
Click here to read more Celebrate Veteran's Day with Soldiers & SailorsReceive Free Admission on November 10PITTSBURGH - Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. announced today it will celebrate Veterans through several special events, including offering free admission on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Click here to read more Join Soldiers & Sailors as its Museum “Comes to Life” at its Cannonball GalaThe first event in this year’s two part annual fundraiserPITTSBURGH - Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. announced today it will host two fundraisers in November. The 501(c) (3) organization will host its annual Cannon Ball Gala this Saturday, November 3, 2012, followed by the Military Follies on Friday, November 30, 2012. Click here to read more Join Soldiers & Sailors as its Museum "Comes to Life" at its Cannonball Gala6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2012PITTSBURGH - Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. announced today it will host the first event in this year's two part annual fundraiser on Saturday, November 3, 2012. The Cannon Ball Gala will include dinner, dancing, entertainment and the presentation of the "2012 Friend & Patriot of Year." Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors Installs Signage & Encourages the Public to Visit & SupportPITTSBURGH - Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it has installed four signs at the base of its front lawn on Fifth Avenue. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors Exhibits Unseen Artifacts from Allegheny ArsenalSoldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it has created a new exhibit with artifacts that have never been displayed in remembrance of the 150th anniversary of the horrific explosion at Allegheny Arsenal on September 17, 1862. Click here to read more Summer Begins Today & Soldiers & Sailors Encourages Students to Register for Summer CampFull and half day camps available Monday, July 23 - Friday, July 27Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it will host its annual History, Reading, Writing & Listening Camp in July. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors to Host 84th Flag Day CeremonyPresented by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American RevolutionSoldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it will host the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) 84th Flag Day Ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors Announces Partnership with Veteran Voices of PittsburghRecordings will occur at "A Celebration of Veterans" event on Saturday, June 16Soldiers & Sailors is excited to announce its partnership with Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh at its "Celebrations of Veterans" event at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012. The event will be an expanded version of the monthly Veterans Breakfast Club's meetings organized by Todd DePastino. Veterans will gather to enjoy a meal, tours of the museum and share experiences based on a common topic. This meeting's topic will center on experiences at boot camp, which is a universal experience for all veterans of all wars and all branches. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors to Send History into the Future at Memorial Day CelebrationSoldiers & Sailors to Rededicate its Cornerstone & Time CapsuleSoldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. announced it will host a ceremony at its annual Memorial Day celebration to install a new time capsule and rededicate the cornerstone it removed to start its 2010 centennial celebration. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors USCT Youth Re-enactment Drum Corps to Perform on May 20 & 22Potential Recruits are Encouraged to AttendSoldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced that the United States Colored Troops (USCT) Youth Re-enactment Drum Corps is inviting the public and potential new recruits to attend performances. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors to Rededicate its Cornerstone & Time Capsule at Memorial Day CelebrationPresented by the University of PittsburghSoldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it will host a ceremony at its annual Memorial Day Celebration to install a new time capsule and rededicate the cornerstone it removed in 2010 while celebrating its 100th anniversary. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors Encourages Students to Register for History, Reading, Writing & Listening CampRegister by May 30, 2012 for a Special DiscountSoldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it will host its annual History, Reading, Writing & Listening Camp in July. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors Hosts 2012 Allegheny County Children's Choice AwardsTuesday, May 8, 2012Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it will host the Children's Choice Awards, an annual county-wide reading program for students in grades 3-6 Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors Receives a Historic Clock from a Ship Sunk at Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it was donated a Seth Thomas ships clock salvaged from the USS Oklahoma. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors to Induct New Members into its Hall of Valor2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2012Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it will induct fourteen new members into its Hall of Valor at a special ceremony on Sunday, March 25, 2012. Click here to read more Join Soldiers & Sailors for its Second Annual African-American CelebrationSoldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it will host its Second Annual African-American Celebration on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors & Allegheny County Medical Examiner Locate Civil War Medals in 100 Year Old Time CapsuleSoldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. with assistance from the Allegheny County Medical Examiner x-rayed its 100 year old time capsule content on Wednesday, February 29, 2012.
Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors & Allegheny County Medical Examiner Locate Civil War Medias in 100 Year Old Time Capsule Join Soldiers & Sailors for its Second Annual African-American CelebrationSoldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it will host its Second Annual African-American Celebration on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors To Host Tenth Annual WorldQuest CompetitionJanuary 31, 2012Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it will once again host the University of Pittsburgh's International Business Center and World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh's 2012 Academic WorldQuest. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors to Induct New Members into its Hall of ValorJanuary 27, 2012Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it will induct new members into its Hall of Valor at a special ceremony on Sunday, March 25, 2012. Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors to Induct New Members into its Hall of Valor Hall of Valor Application Winter Sentinel NewsletterAnnual Appeal Inside
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OFF THE PRESIDENT'S DESK: ANNUAL APPEAL FOR SUPPORT; THE HALL OF VALOR; CHANGE OF COMMAND; 1910 1999 - PART II ANNIVERSARY SERIES;
2011 FRIEND & PATRIOT OF THE YEAR: THE HONORABLE MICHAEL E. MCCARTHY; " AND THE AWARD GOES TO..." EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AWARD WINNERS; 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW WITH PHOTOS; 2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Click here to read more Sentinel Newsletter Soldiers & Sailors Historian to be Named One of 50 “Men of Excellence”October 26, 2011Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced that Historian John L. Ford, Sr. will be named by The New Pittsburgh Courier as one of its "Men of Excellence." "We are very excited that John will be honored with this prestigious award," said President & CEO John F. McCabe. "His presence on our staff directly impacts the success of our education department and organization." Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors Elects New Officers for its Board of DirectorsOctober 21, 2011Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it has elected new officers for its Board of Directors. "Soldiers & Sailors Board of Directors holds a vital role in the success of our organization," said President & CEO John F. McCabe. "We are excited to have new officers who have a rich history with our business and mission and will offer important insight to help honor and remember service members." Click here to read more 6th United States Colored Troops Re-enactment CorpsRecruits are wanted for the 6th Regiment United States Colored Troops Drum and Fife Reenactment Corps.
Read more about the USCT Re-enactment Corps USCT Recruitment Flyer USCT Fact Sheet Concept for Remembrance Park
Go to http://www.soldiersandsailorshall.org/remembrance-park.html for more information. Soldiers & Sailors to Receive Korean War Era Medal of HonorOctober 13, 2011Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced that it will receive a Korean War era Medal of Honor to add to its collection on October 15, 2011. Click here to read more Support Soldiers & Sailors on The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Day of GivingTuesday, October 4, 2011
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced it will participate in The Pittsburgh Foundation's Day of Giving on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. "As a small nonprofit, we rely on generous contributions from the community," said President & CEO John F. McCabe. "This is our first year to participate in the Day of Giving and we're excited to offer our supporters the opportunity to increase the impact of their support." Click here to read more Soldiers & Sailors Announces its Cannon Ball Military Follies RevueThe Honorable Michael E. McCarthy to be Awarded Friend & Patriot of the YearPITTSBURGH - Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. today announced the Cannon Ball Military Follies Revue will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2011. The annual fundraiser helps the nonprofit organization sponsor many veteran and educational programs and preserve and maintain the grand memorial and museum. Click here to read more Cannon Ball Military Follies Revue 08-23-11 |
