Cynthia Collins's Blog, page 10
July 27, 2013
Honoring U. S. Veterans of the Korean War
Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC
Saturday, July 27, is the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. This weekend, U. S. veterans who served during the Korean Conflict are being honored throughout the nation in big cities and small towns, at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D. C. and hometown monuments…
Read full article here. (Written for the Guardian Express, July 26, 2013, Cynthia Collins)
July 25, 2013
Korean War Horse Honored with Statue at Marine Museum
Statue of Reckless, the Korean War horse
Men and women veterans are being honored in Washington, D. C. this weekend as part of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice. Another veteran will be honored Friday, July 26, 2013, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, with the unveiling of a life-size statue. That monument is of the horse, Reckless,…
Read full article here. (Written for the Guardian Express, July 25, 2013, Cynthia Collins)
Restored Whaling Ship Charles W. Morgan Sails Through History
1841 whaling ship Charles W. Morgan
The launch of restored wooden whaling ship Charles W. Morgan at Connecticut’s Mystic Seaport Museum on Sunday, July 21, was accompanied by celebratory cannon fire and the cheers of thousands of visitors. Governor Dannel P. Malloy praised the dedication of the seaport and its supporters, which included organizations throughout the United States that offered labor and materials…
Read full article here. (Written for the Guardian Express, July 24, 2013, Cynt...
July 22, 2013
Museum of New Zealand Reopens Tuesday Following Earthquake Assessment
Museum of New Zealand
The Museum of New Zealand, also known as Te Papa Tongarewa, reopens Tuesday following structural engineering assessments after Sunday’s earthquake. It was discovered that the museum sustained minimal damage that included some broken items in the gift shop and movement of some of the exhibits…
Read full article here. (Written for the Guardian Express, July 22, 2013, Cynthia Collins)
July 20, 2013
Holiday Honors Ice Cream on National Ice Cream Day
When it comes to popular foods, summertime for Americans includes ice cream. That delectable, frozen concoction ranks up there with hot dogs and apple pie. Many people may not realize that Sunday, July 21, is National Ice Cream Day. Yes, there is a holiday to honor this cold, flavorful, comfort food…
Read full article here. (Written for the Guardian Express, July 20, 2013, Cynthia Collins)
National Maritime Historical Society Receives Top Honor from Maine Museum
Maine Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Historical Society (NMHS) is being honored with the Maine Maritime Museum’s 2013 Mariner’s Award at a gala reception on Wednesday, August 21, in Bath, Maine. This top honor recognizes 50 years of maritime education, advocacy, and preservation that have been the mission of NMHS since it was founded…
Read full article here. (Written for the Guardian Express, July 20, 2013, Cynthia Collins)
July 19, 2013
National Museum of the American Indian Hosts Annual Arts and Culture Festival
NMAI Event in Washington, DC
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) is hosting its Living Earth Festival starting Friday, July 19, through Sunday, July 21. This year marks the fourth annual celebration of arts, music, culture, and food that are part of Native American traditions…
Read full article here. (Written for the Guardian Express, July 19, 2013, Cynthia Collins)
July 18, 2013
US Senator Proposes Boycott of Sochi Olympics
Two top Republican leaders disagree with each other regarding U.S. participation in the 2014 Olympics. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina announced that if Russia grants asylum to NSA leaker Edward Snowden, then the United States should consider boycotting the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia…
Read full article here. (Written for the Guardian Express, July 18, 2013, Cynthia Collins)
July 17, 2013
Museum in China Closed Due to Forgeries
A museum in northern China was closed Tuesday by the government after authorities discovered that most of the items in the collection were forgeries. According to the Global Times newspaper, it was the residents of the village of Erpu that raised the first suspicion.
Read full article here. (Written for The Guardian Express, July 17, 2013, Cynthia Collins)
Tugboat Angels Gate Provides Unique View of Los Angeles Harbor History
Tug Angels Gate in Los Angeles Harbor
The historic tugboat Angels Gate allows visitors to get an up-close and unique view of the busiest container port in the United States–the Port of Los Angeles. As part of the Los Angeles Maritime Museum in the San Pedro area, the tug tour includes history of the harbor….
Read full article here. (Written for The Guardian Express, July 16, 2013, Cynthia Collins)
