The Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda

Greetings Fellow Sharks,

Join us for a visit to the Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda. By hearing the stories of military history and heritage through artifacts, audio-visual, graphics, and veterans’ individual stories, visitors learn about well-known events from the incredible heroes who served and sacrificed for our country.  This is a great museum!  Check it out at this web site.  www.militaryheritagemuseum.org

When: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Where: The Military Heritage Museum, 900 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Time: Meet at the Museum at 10 am. (Getting there at opening helps to ensure that the interactive exhibits are not quite as busy as they are later in the day.)

Duration: Approximately two hours

Dining: We will meet for lunch at a nearby restaurant after touring the museum

Cost: Assuming 10+ people and a 3-day notice, $10 per person

Is this a club shirt event: No

Bring your sports car: Yes, plenty of parking

RSVP: RSVP by October 3rd, to Michael Papson at mpapson324@gmail.com 717-979-3333

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MILITARY HERITAGE MUSEUM

ADULT GROUP TOURS

Plan Ahead for a Great Interactive, customizable experience!

900 West Marion Avenue | Punta Gorda, Florida 33950

www.militaryheritagemuseum.org | 941.575.9002 Open 10am-4pm, Tuesdays-Saturdays

Cost: $12 per adult for pre-scheduled groups of 10 or more. If a group pays a $100 non-refundable deposit at the time of scheduling, at least 30 days prior to the scheduled tour, the rate is $10 per person. For an additional cost, add one of these options:

* +$1: Specific documentary topic for your group with private showing n +$2: Private lecture or demonstration for your group (i.e. Middle East

flag etiquette, specific historical event)

Enjoy a myriad of all-access museum activities at your discretion and pace:

*Gallery/Exhibit Docent-led tour in groups of no more than 10 or a self- guided tour *Flight Simulators (need to reserve a timeslot at check-in) * Virtual Reality goggles

* Laser Gun Target Range * Multi-media Presentation (as scheduled) n Documentary (as scheduled) *Ship’s Store

Areas are available inside or outside for enjoying refreshments. Deli sandwich or pizza lunch can be arranged for an additional cost. Snacks available in the Ship’s Store for purchase.

Daily wristband allows for re-entry. Plan for at least 2-3 hours.

Check out what the Visitors are saying about their Museum experience!

“Displays are wonderful!” “Loved talking to the volunteers and listening to their stories.” “The docents were excellent.” “Everyone in the flight simulator was great.” “Very impressed!” “I don’t see how you can top what you have.” “Great experience!” “Staff super friendly and courteous.”