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Follow on Google News | Portsmouth Museums Proud to be BlueStar Museums ParticipantsThese museums are three of more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer
(757) 393-8543 (757) 393-5143 paulg@portsmouthva.gov jamesl@ The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, The Lightship Portsmouth and The Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center participate in Blue Star Museums Program These museums are three of more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer Portsmouth, VA – The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, The Lightship Portsmouth, and The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and more than 2,000 museums across America. The museums will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from now through Labor Day (Monday, September 2, 2013). Leadership support has been provided by MetLife Foundation through Blue Star Families. The museums officially launched the program on Memorial Day, May 27th, 2013. In the past few years, Blue Star Museums welcomed more than 300,000 active duty military personnel and their families during the summer seasons. About the Portsmouth Museums The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, housed in the 1846 Courthouse, is devoted to offering quality educational, cultural and aesthetic experiences in the arts through rotating visual art exhibits, lectures, classes and performances. It is located at 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704. For more information call 757-393-8543 or visit www.portsmouthartcenter.com The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum researches, preserves and promotes the history of the City of Portsmouth, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and the armed forces in Hampton Roads. The museum accomplishes its mission by offering exhibitions, publications, lectures and educational programs. The Lightship Portsmouth tells the story of those who served in the Lightship Service, their dedication to life aboard the vessel and service to the navigation of mariners through preservation, educational programs and exhibition of the lightship. For more information on the Portsmouth Museums involvement with the Blue Star Program, please contact the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum & Lightship Portsmouth at 757-393-8591 or visit www.portsmouthnavalshipyardmuseum.com . About Blue Star Families Blue Star Families is a national, nonprofit network of military families from all ranks and services, including guard and reserve, dedicated to supporting, connecting and empowering military families. With partners, Blue Star Families hosts a robust array of morale and empowerment programs, including Books on Bases, Blue Star Museums, Operation Honor Corps, Blue Star Careers and Operation Appreciation. To learn more about Blue Star Families, visit http://www.bluestarfam.org End
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