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SUMMARY:CLOSED NEW YEAR'S DAY
DESCRIPTION:USS Silversides Submarine Museum will be Closed on New Year’s Day 1.1.26
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/closed-new-years-day/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="USS Silversides Submarine Museum":MAILTO:tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:CLOSED NEW YEAR'S EVE
DESCRIPTION:USS Silversides Submarine Museum will be Closed on New Year’s Eve 12.31.25
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/closed-new-years-eve/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
DESCRIPTION:USS Silversides Submarine Museum will be Closed on Christmas Day 12.25.25
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/closed-christmas-day/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="USS Silversides Submarine Museum":MAILTO:tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
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SUMMARY:CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE
DESCRIPTION:USS Silversides Submarine Museum will be Closed on Christmas Eve 12.24.25
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/closed-christmas-eve/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:V is for Victory: Salute to Silversides Fundraiser 2025
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Honor\, History\, and Hope \nJoin us for a powerful evening celebrating service\, sacrifice\, and the enduring legacy of the USS Silversides—one of the most successful submarines of World War II. V is for Victory: Salute to Silversides is more than a fundraiser—it’s a tribute to those who served beneath the waves and a call to preserve their stories for generations to come. \nDive into history with drinks\, dinner\, music\, and a program highlighting the courage of our veterans and the vital mission of the USS Silversides Submarine Museum. Every dollar raised helps maintain and dry dock this historic vessel\, ensuring her hull remains strong and her story lives on. \nYour support is a salute.To the heroes of the past. To education and remembrance. To victory. \nLOCATION:\nUSS Silversides Submarine Museum\n1346 Bluff Street\nMuskegon\, MI 49441 \n\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE:\n\nDoors Open at 5:30pm\nSilent Auction Opens at 6PM\nDinner at 7pm\nAwards at 8pm\n\nRSVP BY SEPTEMBER 12\, 2025!\n\n\n\n\nClick Here to Purchase Tickets and Sponsorship
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/v-is-for-victory-salute-to-silversides-fundraiser-2025/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Luau Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the USS Silversides Submarine Museum – honoring the legacy\, remembering our military\, and educating the community. This event reminds us of all of the sacrifices made by those at home and abroad during World War II and what it was like to celebrate the end of a very trying time. \nThis Annual Luau Fundraiser provides much needed support for our education programs\, overnight encampments\, exhibits\, and vessel preservation. YOUR support will help thousands of visitors learn more about World War II and how the West Michigan community was affected so many years ago. \nWe will gather on Thursday\, September 7 at 6pm for dinner\, drinks and entertainment. Hawaiian attire optional. \nClick Here to Purchase Tickets and Sponsorships\n  \n \nThe USS Silversides Submarine Museum has partnered with the Lorraine F. and Fred S. Bertsch Jr. Foundation to bring a scholarship opportunity to West Michigan Area. The foundation promotes service at the community\, state\, and federal level through education at a college or trade school. \nThe mission of the USS Silversides Submarine Museum is to honor the men and women of the military\, preserve military history and provide experiences that educate the public about past and present military history and technology. \nELIGIBILITY \nThis scholarship opportunity is for any of the following individuals who: \n\nHave honorably served in the military\nCurrently serving in the military\nA member of the ROTC Program\nA military dependent (child or spouse)\nThose pursuing a career in medical\, teaching\, or emergency services such as police\, firefighting\, or other EMTs.\n\nAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS \n\nComplete Application\nFrom the West Michigan Area\nRecommendation letter from an educator or program leader who is familiar with your service to the community\nColor head shot suitable for website and social media posting\nAttach a personal statement of 300-500 words in response to one of the following prompts:\n\nWhat does the word “leadership” mean to you and how have you demonstrated your definition of leadership in you school\, community\, or the military?\nDescribe how being a child or spouse of a military service member has influenced your educational goals.\nHow has the military shaped your life?\nWhat would you like civilians to know or better understand about the military or career field you are going into?\nWhy are you choosing the career field you are choosing?\n\n\n\nCOMPLETE APPLICATION – CLICK LINK BELOW \nComplete the fillable PDF below\, download\, and email your completed application to began@silversidesmuseum.org. by August 5\, 2023. Include “2023 Scholarship Application” in the Subject Line and attach your personal statement and recommendation letter. \nUSS Silversides and Bertsch Foundation Scholarship Application 2023 \nApplications are due by August 5\, 2023. Recipients will be notified by August 14\, 2023 and recognized at the annual USS Silversides Fundraiser on September 7\, 2023. Scholarship funds can be used for tuition\, books\, room and board\, and other school-related expenses. \n  \nEmail began@silversidesmuseum.org with any questions
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/4th-annual-museum-luau-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="USS Silversides Submarine Museum":MAILTO:tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:The Role of the Marines in Vietnam October 18th 2021
DESCRIPTION:This Mondays Lecture will be on the role of the Marines in Vietnam presented by Dr. Fred Johnson\, Associate Professor of History at Hope College. Dr. Johnson is an award-winning public speaker. A member of the Michigan chapter of the National Speakers’ Association and a member of Toastmasters since 2004. \nFred Johnson\nThe next Lecture will be on October 18\, 2021 at 6:00pm at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. \nThe cost for attendance is $5.00 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/fall-2021-lecture-series-vietnam/2021-10-18/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="USS Silversides Submarine Museum":MAILTO:tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211011T180000
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SUMMARY:The Role of the Marines in Vietnam October 18th 2021
DESCRIPTION:This Mondays Lecture will be on the role of the Marines in Vietnam presented by Dr. Fred Johnson\, Associate Professor of History at Hope College. Dr. Johnson is an award-winning public speaker. A member of the Michigan chapter of the National Speakers’ Association and a member of Toastmasters since 2004. \nFred Johnson\nThe next Lecture will be on October 18\, 2021 at 6:00pm at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. \nThe cost for attendance is $5.00 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/fall-2021-lecture-series-vietnam/2021-10-11/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210920T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260604T111016
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SUMMARY:The Role of the Marines in Vietnam October 18th 2021
DESCRIPTION:This Mondays Lecture will be on the role of the Marines in Vietnam presented by Dr. Fred Johnson\, Associate Professor of History at Hope College. Dr. Johnson is an award-winning public speaker. A member of the Michigan chapter of the National Speakers’ Association and a member of Toastmasters since 2004. \nFred Johnson\nThe next Lecture will be on October 18\, 2021 at 6:00pm at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. \nThe cost for attendance is $5.00 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/fall-2021-lecture-series-vietnam/2021-09-20/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="USS Silversides Submarine Museum":MAILTO:tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210920T180000
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Lt Colonel Ron Janowski – The Army in Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:The lecture series continues with a look at Vietnam from the Army’s standpoint. \nLT. Colonel Ron Janowski retired US Army will present on the United States Army’s role in Vietnam. \nThe USS Silversides Submarine Museum is proud to present the Fall 2021 Lecture series on Vietnam. This fall we are honoring the brave men and women of the United States Military who served in Vietnam. Our series will include speakers from every major branch of the service on subsequent evenings. Speakers will discuss the Role of the Army\, Navy\, Air Force\, Marines\, Coast Guard as well as the Nurses who served during the conflict. \nThe Lecture Series will begin on September 13\, 2021 at 6:00pm at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. The cost for attendance is $5.00 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/lecture-on-monday-september-20-2021-ron-janowski-the-army-in-vietnam/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="USS Silversides Submarine Museum":MAILTO:tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210918T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260604T111016
CREATED:20210923T132625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T165005Z
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SUMMARY:The Role of the Marines in Vietnam October 18th 2021
DESCRIPTION:This Mondays Lecture will be on the role of the Marines in Vietnam presented by Dr. Fred Johnson\, Associate Professor of History at Hope College. Dr. Johnson is an award-winning public speaker. A member of the Michigan chapter of the National Speakers’ Association and a member of Toastmasters since 2004. \nFred Johnson\nThe next Lecture will be on October 18\, 2021 at 6:00pm at the museum located 1346 Bluff Street\, Muskegon\, Michigan. If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Teresa Folkmier at tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org for the zoom link. \nThe cost for attendance is $5.00 and of course\, members are always free.
URL:https://silversidesmuseum.org/event/fall-2021-lecture-series-vietnam/2021-09-18/
LOCATION:Silversides Museum\, USS Silversides Museum\, 1346 Bluff St\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="USS Silversides Submarine Museum":MAILTO:tfolkmier@silversidesmuseum.org
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