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Welcome to this month's edition of our e-newsletter. Enjoy this brief update on upcoming exhibitions and public programs and the occasional interesting bit of news from our collections.
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THIS MONTH:
 "Wounded in Action: An Art Exhibition of Orthopaedic Advancements," an exhibit of art works inspired by experiences with the wounds of war, is extending its stay at the Museum, now open through February 27, 2011. "Wounded in Action" can also be seen at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) through Veterans Day weekend. The exhibit is produced and organized by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). For more information, read our news release.
 The Teddy Bear Clinic is coming Saturday, September 18! Bring your favorite stuffed friend and explore the Museum’s Teddy Bear Clinic with activities and crafts designed to highlight the body, physical fitness and healthy habits. This free event will be held 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and is recommended for grades Pre-K – 2.
 Will you be at the SciFest 2010? We will! Human Anatomy! Forensic Identification! Military Medicine! These and more will be part of the Museum’s exhibits at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on October 23 and 24 on the National Mall. The Museum, along with more than 500 science and engineering organizations, will offer hand-on activities to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. But that’s not all!
Follow the Museum on Facebook to learn more about exciting pre-SciFest programming at NMHM, including two evening performances and a series of lunchtime lectures. Learn about the USA Science and Engineering Festival at www.usasciencefestival.org and see you in Washington in October!
 NMHM bumper stickers are now available! Support the Museum by putting them on your car, refrigerator, locker,
T-shirt, etc. Available only at the Museum’s front desk.
Calendar of Upcoming Programs:
Check out the Events Calendar for updates:
http://www.nmhm.washingtondc.museum/events/event_2ed.html.
FREE PUBLIC TOUR: Free docent-led tours are offered on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Tour begins at 1:00pm. Reservations are not required.
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"Faber Hour" Weekly Drop-In Sketching Sessions
When: Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join the Museum each week for "Faber Hour." Hermann Faber was an Army Medical Museum illustrator during and after the Civil War and is widely known for his meticulous anatomical sketches. “Faber Hours” are drop-in sessions for persons interested in spending directed attention on anatomical, historical or art objects in the Museum. “Faber Hours” will be led by a Museum staffer with a background in medical illustration. Free, no reservations necessary. Bring a small sketchbook and pencils. Questions? Call (202) 782-2673.
Cost: Free
Paws for Purple Hearts Meet and Greet
When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Thursday, September 23, 2010, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Paws for Purple Hearts, a program of Bergin University of Canine Studies, in collaboration with the Warrior Transition Brigade at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, has developed an innovative initiative that combines both therapeutic and vocational elements to address Wounded Warriors with PTSD symptoms. Drop by the Museum to see a demonstration of Wounded Warriors training service dogs for their comrades with physical disabilities.
Cost: Free
Walter Reed and the Museum featured in WalkingTown DC tours
When: Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9:00am – 11:00am
The Museum and Walter Reed Army Medical Center will be featured destinations during WalkingTown DC, an event sponsored by Cultural Tourism DC. Explore the 100-year history of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and learn how one man’s dream led to what is today one of the leading medical facilities in the world. Landmarks include the original US Army General Hospital, the place Eisenhower and Pershing spent their final days, the formal Rose Garden, Memorial Chapel, Walter Reed Memorial and the spot where a sharpshooter nearly shot Lincoln during the Battle of Fort Stevens. Then tour the Museum, which includes a special exhibit about medical care given to President Lincoln during his last hours.
Cost: FREE, but reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, visit Cultural Tourism DC.
Wounded Warrior Care at Walter Reed: A Lunchtime Panel Discussion
When: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Join physical therapists from Walter Reed’s Military Advanced Training Center for a panel discussion about their experiences with Wounded Warrior care and amputee rehabilitation. This program is being held in conjunction with “Wounded in Action: An Art Exhibition of Orthopaedic Advancements,” presented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Cost: FREE
Brown Bag Lunch: "Revolutionizing Prosthetics"
A Special SciFest Program featuring Biomedical Engineer Robert Armiger
When: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Join physical therapists from Walter Reed’s Military Advanced Training Center for a panel discussion about their experiences with Wounded Warrior care and amputee rehabilitation. This program is being held in conjunction with “Wounded in Action: An Art Exhibition of Orthopaedic Advancements,” presented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Cost: FREE
Special SciFest Program: "Manya: A Living History of
Marie Curie"
When:Thursday, October 21, 2010, 7:00 – 9:00pm
This one-woman drama by storyteller Susan Marie Frontczak exposes the struggles and triumphs of Marie Curie, an academically impassioned, vehemently private, fervently Polish scientist, mother, and teacher and discoverer of radium and radioactivity. From the political oppression of her childhood, to scientific emergence and fame to the tragedy that forced her into single motherhood as well as further world prominence, Curie’s is a life that challenges our assumptions about what one person can achieve and the responsibilities of science.
Cost: FREE, but reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, visit the USA Science and Engineering Festival’s events calendar.
Halloween Family Program: Serious Fun with Skulls
When:: Saturday, October 30, 2010, 10:00am – 12:00pm
The Museum invites little ghouls and their families to get into the Halloween spirit by learning about skulls. The theme of this year’s program is Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a holiday that celebrates the human cycle of life and death.
- Learn about the traditions associated with Día de los Muertos by decorating your own sugar skull (1st grade and up)
- Participate in story time with books about Day of the Dead and skeletons
- Make your own skull mask
- Learn about skulls from an anthropologist
Halloween costumes are encouraged!
Cost: FREE
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