Expansion at the Nimitz in Fredericksburg — Celebration Dec. 4-7, President George H.W. Bush to be Special Guest of Honor.
FREDERICKSBURG, TX – President George H.W. Bush and Commandant of the Marine Corps General James T. Conway will be the honored guests at the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for the newly expanded George H.W. Bush Gallery of the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas.
The events begin Dec. 7, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Also in attendance will be Governor Rick Perry; United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison; General Michael W. Hagee, USMC (Ret), President and CEO of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation; John Kerr, Chairman of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation; Jon Hansen, Texas Historical Commission Chairman; and Mark Wolfe, Texas Historical Commission Executive Director.
The culmination of a weekend of activities, the Ribbon Cutting will open the new 32,500 square foot exhibition to visitors. Guided tours through the new Museum will be available through a timed ticket system from 12 Noon to 9 PM Monday the 7th.
A Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration will also be held Dec. 7 in the Memorial Courtyard at 12:25 PM, marking the actual time in Texas of the Japanese attack.
A complete schedule of events follows. Free timed-tickets for the Bush Gallery may now be reserved on line at the Website http://www.nationalmuseumpacificwar.org/.
The National Museum of the Pacific War, a Texas Historical Commission property operated by the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, is located in Fredericksburg, Texas, the birthplace of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. It is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific Theater of World War II. Its theme:
“We inspire our youth by honoring our heroes.”
The Grand Opening of the
National Museum of the Pacific War’s
George H. W. Bush Gallery
Fredericksburg, Texas
Schedule of Events
Friday Evening, December 4th
6:30 p.m.—Fredericksburg’s Lighted Christmas Parade along Main Street
Saturday, December 5th
10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.—Pacific Combat Living History Programs
1:00—3:00 p.m.—Sentimental Journey Combo plays in the USS Samuel B. Roberts Pavilion
3:00—5:00 p.m.—Air Force Band of the West performance in the Memorial Courtyard
WWII Aircraft fly into Gillespie County Airport
Rides on C47 available
Special Sneak Preview of the Exhibits for World War II veterans
Educational programs available throughout the day
Sunday, December 6th
10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.—Pacific Combat Living History Programs
1:00 p.m.—WWII Submarine Memorial Dedication Ceremony Honoring the U.S. Submarine Service in WWII and
in Memory of RADM Charles D. Grojean, USN
WWII Planes on static display at Gillespie County Airport
2:00—5:00 p.m.—Musical groups, including the Bill Smallwood Band perform 1940s
period music in the USS Samuel B. Roberts Pavilion
Educational programs* available throughout the day
Monday, December 7th
9:30 a.m.—Precision Parachute Jump into the Memorial Courtyard by the Golden Knights,
U.S. Army Parachute Team
10:00 a.m.—Grand Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting With remarks by President George H. W. Bush
and U.S. Marine Commandant General James T. Conway
Conclusion of Ceremony marked with flyover by WWII aircraft
11:00 a.m.– 11:15 a.m.—U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform
12 noon—9:00 p.m.—Timed Ticket Tours of New Exhibits available
Free tickets may now be ordered on-line at http://www.nationalmuseumpacificwar.org/
12:25 p.m.—Pearl Harbor Commemoration in Memorial Courtyard
2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.—Ted Conerly and Sentimental Journey Orchestra in Memorial Courtyard
4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.—Bill Smallwood Band in USS Samuel B. Roberts Pavilion
Free Educational Programs available throughout the day
Museum Admission and all events Free on the entire weekend of December 5-7 with the
exception of the Living History Programs at the Pacific Combat Zone and the rides in the
WWII aircraft.
Educational programs include: War on the Homefront, Hero Ships, Women in Defense,
The Battle for China, Fighting Lady Aircraft, The War in Texas, POW Camps in Texas
(no reservations necessary—please check website for times)
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Address:
340 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, Phone: (830) 997-4379
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