The Richmond Museum of History celebrates its 50^th anniversary this fall kicked off today with an afternoon event at Veteran’s Hall. For additional information visit the website at http://www.richmondmuseumofhistory.org/.

Sunday, October 24, 2:00 PM: Celebration of the Museum’s 50th Anniversary.
Join us for an early dinner. Music by the LMP Trio.
Historical Fashion Show and Historical Displays.
Veterans' Hall, 968 23rd Street, Richmond.
$35 per person.
Make check payable to: Richmond Museum of History
Mail to: Richmond Museum of History, P.O. Box 1267, Richmond, CA 94802
Call (510) 222-9200 for information.
Please note: No tickets will be mailed.
A Reservation list will be maintained, and no admissions will be sold on the day of the event.

Saturday, November 6, 2004, 2:00 PM - Re-enactment of the launching of the Red Oak.
The Richmond Museum of History cordially invites you to attend the re-enactment of the Launching of the Permanente Metals Corporation's Five Hundred and fifty-eighth ship, the S.S. Red Oak Victory, originally launched at Yard #1 on November 9, 1944.
Place: Terminal #1, 1500 Dornan Drive
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2004
Launch Time: 2:00 P.M.
Invited Speakers:
The Honorable George Miller, Congressman
Judy Hart, Superintendent, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park
Captain Frank Johnston, Director, Western Region Maritime Administration
The Honorable Irma Anderson, Mayor, City of Richmond
The Honorable James Johnson, Mayor, City of Red Oak, Iowa
Captain Richard Brandes, USCG, Retired
Champagne Reception
Entertainment
$35.00 per person, Reservations Required.
Make check payable to: Richmond Museum of History
Mail to: Richmond Museum of History, P.O. Box 1267, Richmond, CA 94802
Call (510) 222-9200 for information.
Please note: No tickets will be mailed.
A Reservation list will be maintained, and no admissions will be sold on the day of the event.

Saturday, December 18, 6:00 PM: “Ship of Lights” dinner on the Red Oak Victory.
$35 per person. Reservations Required.
For reservations call 222-9200.

All proceeds from these events go to support the Museum and its mission.

To Make Reservations,
send your check, payable to the
Richmond Museum Association
to:
Richmond Museum of History
PO Box 1267
Richmond, CA 94802

Open Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed Holidays

Phone: (510) 235-7387- Fax: (510) 235-4345 - Email: dbastin@msn.com