Blog Posts in "Virginia Military Duty Stations"

Mariners’ Museum Announces $1 Admission is Back This Summer NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Mariners’ Museum and Park seeks to unite people. Memorial Day through Labor Day, admission to the Museum will be reduced to $1 per person to engage as many people as possible because through the world’s waters, through our shared maritime heritage, we are all mariners. $1 admission was made possible, in part, by the City of Newport News and Newport News Shipbuilding. We are all connected to the world's waters and, regardless of who or where we are, we are united as one global community through our shared marit... read more

HONORING SERVICE TO AMERICA During Memorial Day weekend and Veterans Day weekend we offer free admission to all active-duty military, retired, veterans, activated or drilling reservists, National Guard personnel, and up to three direct dependents. Active-duty, activated or drilling reservists, and National Guard personnel, please select one complimentary day per year, total; either Memorial Day weekend, Veterans Day weekend, or another day of your choosing. COMPLIMENTARY & DISCOUNTED ADMISSION All U.S. active-duty military, activated or drilling reservists, and National Guard personnel receiv... read more

The Mariners' Craft Beer Festival---Don't Miss This Awesome Event! Sunday, May 6 • 12 - 5 p.m. Great beer and live music in a unique setting! Enjoy a selection of 60 craft beers from local, regional and national breweries. Listen to live music by the Esoteric Ramblers and Hey! Hey! Hooligan. Participate in brewery talks and enjoy delicious foods from local vendors. And, returning this year, is the Brewery Cask-Off Competition where you can vote for your favorite unfiltered ale. In addition to the cask-off, there will be many other new and unique beers to the area: The release of Lionsbridge L... read more

Dove 5th Annual Real Beauty----Women of the Military Luncheon All women of the military are welcome and encouraged to attend. Event Details: Speaker Brian Searcy, cofounder of Main Street Pilot, veteran and business entrepreneur.An interactive workshop, led by Michelle Keefer of Main Street Pilot, that focuses on building awareness around decision-making and how it affects our choices. The opportunity to meet, mix and mingle with other military women. A complimentary, gourmet three-course lunch, gift bags and giveaways! Date:Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Time:11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Location:Kingsmill ... read more

The Children’s Museum of Virginia is proud to join Governor Northam this April for the Month of the Military Child . April has been designated a special time to celebrate and honor our military-connected children and their families. Frequent moves, family separations through deployments, and reintegration following deployments can make school-, home-, and community-life challenging for military children. Yet, even in such circumstances, these students continually demonstrate resilience and perseverance. Their contributions to our schools and communities also include unique and valuable perspe... read more