Oyster Roast at The Mariners’ Museum Saturday, October 17, 2009

For Immediate Release

Oyster Roast at The Mariners’ Museum Saturday, October 17, 2009

Newport News, Va.-- The Bronze Door Society will present the 4th Annual Oyster Roast on the grounds of The Mariners’ Museum beginning at 4 P.M. on Saturday, October 17, 2009. This popular event features boat rides on Lake Maury and an all-you-can-eat seafood and BBQ buffet. Guests are invited to dance the night away with music provided by the popular band Brother Lucy. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door; $10 for children 12 and under. For more information or to reserve tickets, call (757) 591-7754 or visit www.marinersmuseum.org.

Proceeds will benefit the Bronze Door Society, an active group of Museum members who support the Museum’s mission and programs by funding acquisition, conservation, management, and exhibition of artifacts and works of art. Members meet regularly for behind-the-scenes tours, fundraising events, and social activities. To join or for more information, call (757) 591-7733 or visit www.marinersmuseum.org.
 

For more information:
Contact: Amy Richie, Public Relations Director
(757) 591-7738 or (800) 581-7245
E-mail: pr@MarinersMuseum.org

The Mariners' Museum, an educational, non-profit institution accredited by the American Association of Museums, preserves and interprets maritime history through an international collection of ship models, figureheads, paintings and other maritime artifacts. The museum is open from 10 A.M. until 5 P.M. Monday through Saturday, and 12 to 5 P.M. Sunday. It will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For information, visit www.marinersmuseum.org, call (757) 596-2222 or (800) 581-7245, or write to The Mariners' Museum, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606.

The Mariners' Museum and The South Street Seaport Museum of New York City are partners in America's National Maritime Museum, an innovative alliance recognized by an act of Congress in June 1998 to share collections, exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and other endeavors.