NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 19, 2007

Contact: Gayle Paul, Curator
Ph: 757-393-8983
www.courthousegalleries.com
paulg@portsmouthva.gov

The Courthouse Galleries in Portsmouth, Virginia joins Olde Towne Business Association for the First Friday events in August. Offered on Friday, August 3 is entertainment by the Swingtime Jazz Band, refreshments and an insightful program 2 CITIES, 2 WARS: Billie Montgomery Cook and Alan Gollihue on Truxtun & Cradock.

2 CITIES, 2 WARS: Billie Montgomery Cook and Alan Gollihue on Truxtun & Cradock.
Courthouse Galleries, corner of High Street and Court Street
August 3, 2007, Friday from 5:00-8:00 pm, Program at 7:00 pm
Fee: Free admission in conjunction with the Olde Towne Business Association’s First Weekend Series
Registration: No registration required

Enjoy free admission to the Courthouse Galleries’ exhibits, wine, cheese, and live entertainment by Swing Time Jazz Band, from 5:00-7:00 pm. A special program: 2 Cities, 2 Wars, will begin at 7:00 pm. Billie Montgomery Cook and Alan Gollihue are both Portsmouth natives, the former grew up in Truxtun and the later in Cradock. Both will be on hand to share their experiences and insights on these historic districts that flourished and grew out of the war effort during the early 1900s. The history of World War I and World War II will be discussed, as well as developments afterwards, including changes that have occurred recently. This program highlights the exhibit Growing Up Together: Portsmouth and the Navy Yard during the World Wars, 1914-1945, which tells the story of the private and government communities that developed side-by-side along the mouth of the Elizabeth River. The exhibit continues through October 7, 2007. For more information, please call the Courthouse Galleries at (757) 393-8543.