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Published May 20, 2024 at 3:36PM

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, march in the 2022 Victorville Children Christmas Parade in Victorville, California, Dec. 3, 2022. The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard travels around the continental United States performing various events such as parades, ceremonies and rodeos. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia)

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (MCHF) announces that the last remaining USMC Mounted Color Guard will appear at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on May 23 and 24. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the Mounted Color Guard and watch live demonstrations. This event is a rare occurrence for the west coast-based Mounted Color Guard.

The Mounted Color Guard’s origin dates back to 1911 during the Chinese Revolution when the Mounted Detachment, known as the “Horse Marines,” was the Marine Corps’ only designated cavalry unit. This elite unit, stationed in China, was tasked with maintaining contact with American citizens in Peking, conducting census, patrols, and delivering dispatches.

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Exclusive: Dumfries Busts Gala Budget by 135%, Sells 12 Tickets

By Alan Gloss

Published May 9, 2024 at 2:45PM

By Alan Gloss and Sarah Romero

Dumfries is celebrating its 275th anniversary this weekend, amid budgetary woes as it prepares for a three-day extravaganza to mark the occasion. Originally, the town council approved a $100,000 budget for the celebration, but it was revealed Tuesday that planners had overspent by $28,000.

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Poll: Did you know that this weekend marks the 275th anniversary gala for the Town of Dumfries?

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 9, 2024 at 12:09AM | Updated May 22, 2024 at 9:05PM

As we gear up for the much-anticipated 275th-anniversary gala of the Town of Dumfries, we’re curious to know how many of you are already in the loop about this historic event. Scheduled to take place at the prestigious National Museum of the Marine Corps. Potomac Local News has written multiple stories about the upcoming event, dating back to January 2024.

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North Carolina man is Marine Corps Museum’s 7 millionth visitor

By Amelia Breeden

Published January 10, 2024 at 8:51AM

Photo: The National Museum of the Marine Corps Facebook page

National Museum of the Marine Corps: “The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) welcomed the 7 millionth visitor when Timothy Kapp, Jr of Youngsville, North Carolina, crossed the threshold on November 10, 2023.”

“Kapp, a Marine veteran with 12 years of service, and his wife, Kelli, traveled to the Museum for the Marine Corps birthday ceremony but traffic delayed their arrival. This is the first time they’ve been thankful for traffic jams, according to Kapp.”

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Marine Corps Museum to host holiday film series

By Amelia Breeden

Published December 7, 2023 at 4:50AM

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation: “The National Museum of the Marine Corps is hosting a series of events to celebrate the holiday season.”

“Admission to the Museum and parking are free, and all events are open to the general public. The full list of events can be found online.”

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Marine Corps Museum welcomes 7 millionth visitor

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 13, 2023 at 2:18PM

National Museum of the Marine Corps: “The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) welcomed the 7 millionth visitor when Timothy Kapp, Jr of Youngsville, N.C. crossed the threshold on November 10, 2023.”

“Kapp, a Marine veteran with 12 years of service, and his wife, Kelli, traveled to the Museum for the Marine Corps birthday ceremony but traffic delayed their arrival. This is the first time they’ve been thankful for traffic jams, according to Kapp.”

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Marine Corps museum to host classic car show

By Amelia Breeden

Published October 2, 2023 at 9:27AM

May Classic Car Show at the National Museum of the Marine Corps (Photo provided by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation)

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation: “The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is holding its second Classic Car Show on Sunday, October 15 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.”

The National Museum of the Marine Corps can be found at 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle.

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New exhibit at the National Museum of the Marine Corps

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 22, 2023 at 3:29PM

National Museum of the Marine Corps (Mary Davidson)

National Museum of the Marine Corps: “‘They Came in Peace,’ a new temporary exhibit at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, opens on September 25, 2023.”

“This exhibit tells the stories of the Marines who conducted peacekeeping operations in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984 and the 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU) that landed on Grenada in 1983 as part of Operation Urgent Fury.”

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‘The President’s Own’ to perform at National Museum of the Marine Corps

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 28, 2023 at 10:50AM

Photo: The National Museum of the Marine Corps Facebook page

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation: “‘The President’s Own’ United States Marine Band will present the Summer Concert Series grand finale on August 31 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.”

The address is 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle.

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Marine Corps Heritage Foundation breaks ground on Semper Fidelis Memorial Park Pavilion

By Madina Habib

Published August 15, 2023 at 8:16AM

Rendering of the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park Memorial Pavilion

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation: “The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation has begun construction work on the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park Pavilion, part of the expansion of Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, adjoining the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia.”

“The pavilion is part of a larger enhancement of Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, scheduled to be finished in Spring 2024. When completed, the Park will feature 17 additional memorial locations, three new rally points, a new memorial wall for unit plaques, space for over 22,000 new commemorative bricks to be placed along with pathway, and almost another mile of ADA compliant pathways for visitors.”