DEADWOOD HISTORY, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN BLUE STAR MUSEUMS

DEADWOOD, SD – May 22, 2018 – Today, Deadwood History, Inc. announced its participation in the ninth annual Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A list of participating museums nationwide is available at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

“Deadwood History has been proud to participate in the Blue Star Museums program over the past nine years. It is a powerful program designed to honor our military families and help them learn about the historic and cultural resources in Deadwood,” said Deadwood History Executive Director Carolyn Weber. “Our goal is to convey the integral role history plays in our lives today, as well as the importance of learning and cultural enrichment for people of all ages.”

“Visiting a museum is a great way to get to know a community—whether it’s in your hometown or a stop on a road trip,” said NEA Chairman Jane Chu. “We appreciate the enthusiasm of museums all across the country who open their doors for military and their families to spend time together and have new arts experiences.”

Deadwood History’s Adams Museum, Days of ‘76 Museum, and Historic Adams House will be participating in the program. Summer hours at all three museums are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily.

Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America. The program runs from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, May 26, 2018 through Labor Day, September 3, 2018.

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as Active Duty and Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.

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We inspire the global community by preserving and celebrating the cultural heritage of Deadwood and the Black Hills in the context of the American West through exceptional exhibits, innovative educational programs, and access to extensive collections in unique settings.

Adams Museum, Days of ‘76 Museum, Historic Adams House, and Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.