The Richmond Museum of History celebrates its 50th 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