Ribbon-cutting ceremony for DC National Guard Museum

gallery to honor first responders of 9/11

WASHINGTON, DC (09/09/2013)(readMedia)-- A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated to be held for the DC National Guard Museum, a 1,000 square foot gallery, dedicated to the heritage and traditions of the District's community fighting force. An additional gallery highlighting the role of the District of Columbia National Guard's role as first responders on September 11, 2001, featuring uniforms and equipment used by pilots directly involved in the day's events, will also be on display.

WHO:

DC National Guard
WHAT:

museum ribbon-cutting ceremony
WHEN: Wednesday September 11, 2013 at 02:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: 2001 East Capitol Street SE
Washington, District of Columbia 20003
NOTES:

Please plan to arrive by 1:30pm for media check-in.  The museum will be available for media and public tours following the ribbon-cutting ceremony. An additional gallery highlighting the role of the District of Columbia National Guard’s role as first responders on September 11, 2001, featuring uniforms and equipment used by pilots directly involved in the day’s events, will also be on display. The curators of the museum willl be available for interview.