The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will be here in July, will you?
Saturday, July 17, 2010
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
Enjoy a memorable evening as the most popular Big Band performs aboard the USSHORNET!The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestrareturns for an evening of music and dance onboard this historic aircraft carrier. Period attire is encouraged as you dance among theaircraft.
Tickets on sale now. Ask about our Group Rates!
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Living Ship Day: July 24, 2010
Commemorating the Apollo 11 Anniversary
July is a very special month in the history of the USS Hornet. On July 24, 1969, Hornet recovered the first lunar landing spaceflight - Apollo 11. President Richard Nixon was onboard to watch asthe ship'screw flawlessly plucked astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins from the Pacific Ocean. Over 500 million people around the world breathlessly watched their televisions as this great adventure unfolded.The Apollo 11recovery is the key reason the USS Hornet became a National Historic Landmark, helping tosaveher from the scrappers torch.Her legacyas the largest artifact from America's pioneering space explorationactivities will now extend well into the future. The museum's Apollo recovery exhibit isthe only one of its kindin the world, allowing visitors to "step into history." For more information about this amazing mission,when all American's cheered onHornet's crew, click here:
Join the USS HornetMuseum Today!
Membership
Membership hasbenefits! This year, on the 4th of July, Membersbring your membership card with you toenjoy a fast check-in on the pier andshorter lines to get aboard.
Our Family & Friends Membership is only $75 and is valid for two (2) adults & four (4) youth. The membership includes museum admission for a full year during regular hours and a 10%discount on purchases in the Ship’s Store.
USS Hornet Museum members also receive:
· Free admission to Living Ship Days &patriotic events
· Discounts on tickets for Flashlight Tours& specified Hornet events
· Invitations to see newly restored spaces & exhibits
· and many other benefits!
Sign-up today so that you won't miss any events!
Don't forget! Memberships make great gifts year-around and are tax-deductible.
To become a member or renew your membership, go to:
July 4th Membership
Sponsors & Donations Needed
A very special thank you to our 4th of July sponsors: Bay Area Tailhook & Wow Toyz
Get your company’s name posted on our website and in Bay Area advertisements. The USS Hornet Museum is looking for sponsors for our 2010 fundraising events.
We host big band dances featuring well-known bands such as the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, an Independence Day Celebration, and our Halloween “Monster Bash” family event/dance. Other sponsorship opportunities include our monthly “Living Ship Day” and patriotic ceremonies.
If you are interested in supporting this national treasure, please contact Felicia Hsieh: .If you know someone who might be interested, please forward this email to them.
If you prefer, you can makea personaldonation via the link below and specify the fundraising event of your choice.
Thank you for your consideration.