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1 116 th Infantry Museum

2 » 116 th Foundation Officially Recognized, and is a ˃Member of both the Virginia WWI Centennial Committee and WWII 75 th Anniversary Commission. Note. soon to be kludged into the WWI and WWII Commemoration Commission ˃Next Meeting 14 April. Craig will attend in Richmond, VA » The Elena Siddall Collection Loan is recognized as an exhibit in our Museum’s WWI Alcove » These URL are active on all web sites ˃116thfoundation.org ˃Virginiaworldwari.org ˃VirginiaworldwarII.org » Our Joint Exhibit with the Virginia War Memorial for Mx Border Service continues to be well received » A similar Joint Exhibit is planned for WWI » OMAHA BEACH D-Day Flag Approved for Loan – June » Liaison to the Virginia War Museum COL (R) Bob Simpson

3 » Raise awareness of and give meaning to the role of Virginia and its citizens in the events of WWI (a hundred years ago), and WWII, 75 years ago) using educational experiences and programming for all ages. » 116 th Teachers Workshop 13 and 14 July 2016

4 ˃Teachers Workshop 13 and 14 July ˃Support national efforts: » Curriculum resources to teachers » Lesson plans

5 Partner with local libraries, local school divisions, VFWs, local historical societies and museums, and City or County Manager’s offices to: » Speakers Bureau » Distribute resources and materials » Teachers: Local Departments of Education » Communities: Library of Virginia and local libraries » Encourage the development of community activities » Muster » Develop and encourage the use of social media » Exportable Museum Tours to Classrooms


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