FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2010

Contact: Katie Spacek, Assistant Curator
Portsmouth Museums, History Division
(757) 393-8591
spacekk@portsmouthva.gov

PATRIOT’S DAY
At the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum & Lightship Portsmouth

Portsmouth, VA—April 21— As a part of our First Weekend Series, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth will be celebrating their third annual Patriot’s Day on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010. From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, step back in time. Enjoy craft demonstrations, musical performances, games, military drill, food and fun. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum in collaboration with the Portsmouth Museums. As will all our First Saturday programs, admission will be FREE to both the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth.

To find out more about Patriot’s Day, please contact Katie Spacek at (757) 393-8591 or via email at: spacekk@portsmouthva.gov.

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