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Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum 2008 Calendar of Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 2, 2008

Contact: Nancy Coggins, APR
405.235.3313 or 405.760.9053
nc@oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum 2008 Calendar of Events

Sharing Hope: One Stitch at a Time
January 12 – April 6, 2008
After the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, thoughts and prayers for hope and healing were woven into messages of support from all over the world. Experience the fabric of hope through this exhibition of quilts and textiles from the hearts and hands of talented men, women and children. Each tells its own unique story and depicts the emotions of a world offering its collective strength to Oklahoma City in every stitch.

Quilts as Diplomacy, Dialogue & Oral History
Guest Lecture by Quilt Historian Le Rowell
January 26, 2008, 1 p.m.
Quilting historian and independent curator Le Rowell will present a special multimedia presentation, Quilts as Diplomacy, Dialogue and Oral History, highlighting the cross-cultural impact of quilts as both an art form and as a means of understanding different cultures. As the wife of an American diplomat, Rowell spent time in eight different embassy posts with her husband, bringing the art of American quilt making to countries around the world. She has introduced American quilt making to the people of Bolivia, Portugal, and Luxembourg and showcased American quilt collections at three ambassadorial residences. For more information about this special presentation, please call 405.235.3313.

Reporting Terrorism
April 14 – December 31, 2008
When terrorism strikes, people around the world turn to the media for information. Journalists bring breaking news, local needs and courageous stories of those most affected to the public. Reporting Terrorism features stories, artifacts and video from media who covered the chaos caused by terrorist attacks from the Oklahoma City bombing to the War on Terror. This multimedia exhibit provides a look at what is involved in reporting a crisis and brings reporters’ personal experiences to life. Artifacts include ABC Anchor Bob Woodruff’s combat helmet, the backpack used during triage when he was critically injured covering the war in Iraq, and items from members of the local and international media reporting these stories around the world.

Day of Remembrance
April 19, 2008, 9 a.m.
Each year we gather to remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever by the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. ABC News Anchor Bob Woodruff will share his first-hand experience of Surviving Terrorism. He will be joined by state and local dignitaries, family members, survivors and rescue workers. Music and a reading of the 168 names will also be a part of the ceremony. The public is invited to this event, occurring on the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial.

Cox Communications Community Day
April 19, 2008
Each year on this day of remembrance, thanks to the generosity of Cox Communications, visitors to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum are admitted free of charge. The Memorial Museum opens at 10 a.m. following the Remembrance Ceremony, and will remain open until 6 p.m., with last entry at 5 p.m.

National Media Symposium featuring Lee and Bob Woodruff
April 19, 2008, 11 a.m.
ABC News Anchor Bob Woodruff, embedded with the military in Iraq in January 2006, suffered a traumatic brain injury when a roadside bomb struck his vehicle. He and his wife Lee will share their experiences Surviving Together in a media symposium broadcast live locally on KOCO Channel 5 and nationally on CNN from the Memorial’s Center for Education & Outreach. For ticket information, please contact 405.235.3313.

Reflections of Hope Award Ceremony and Dinner
April 19, 2008
The Reflections of Hope Award was created by the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation to recognize those who find and, by their actions, exemplify hope in the midst of tragedy, respond selflessly and give of themselves to improve the lives of others. The award, established in 2005 as part of the 10th anniversary commemoration of the Oklahoma City bombing, honors a living person or group whose extraordinary work has significantly impacted a community, state or nation. It also exemplifies that hope not only survives but also thrives in the wake of political violence. Keynote speaker for 2008 is ABC News Anchor Bob Woodruff. Tickets are available for $168 each by calling 405.235.3313.

Eighth Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
April 27, 2008
Listed in Runner’s World magazine among the 12 “Must Run” marathons in the world, the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is not about running – it is about life, honoring the memory of life lost through tragedy, celebrating the gift of life given equally to each person, and reaching forward into the future to life yet to be lived. More than 14,000 people from 49 states and seven foreign countries participated last year. Health and Fitness Expo take place April 25 and 26. Pasta Party is scheduled for April 26. For more information visit www.okcmarathon.com.

Mother’s Day
May 11, 2008
To honor mothers everywhere, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum will provide free admission to all mothers accompanying their family to the Memorial Museum, Sunday, May 11, 2008.

Armed Forces Day
May 17, 2008
To thank military personnel for their service to this country, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum will provide free admission to active duty and retired service men and women with a paid admission to the Memorial Museum on Armed Forces Day.

First Person – Stories of Hope
June 6 – August 29, 2008
1:30 p.m. each Friday
Family members, survivors and rescue workers share their remarkable stories of how tragedy was transformed into hope following the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Included with admission to the Memorial Museum.

Father’s Day
June 15, 2008
The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum will provide free admission to all fathers with paid admission to the Memorial Museum on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15.

The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum was created to honor those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever by the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The Memorial and Museum are dedicated to educating visitors about the impact of violence, informing about events surrounding the bombing, and inspiring hope and healing through lessons learned by those affected.

The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is free of charge. The Memorial Museum is open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Sunday, 1-6p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $6 for students (5-college with valid ID). Children under 5 are admitted free. Group rates and programs are available. Special exhibits are included in the cost of admission. Ticket sales end at 5 p.m. daily. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

For more information on the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, call (888) 542-HOPE or visit www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org.

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