Executive Director Anne Darron of Washington Heritage Museums was elated to collaborate with Blue Star Museums in 2013, bringing unique experiences to military families and connecting them to President George Washington’s family with free admissions. As an 1890-founded museum linked to Mary Washington, the mother of the President, through its Mary Washington House, Washington Heritage Museums humbly respects the legacy of previous servicemembers found in sites like their Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop. Darron wholeheartedly thanks Blue Star Museums for providing assistance that makes comfort, education, and entertainment accessible to such brave heroes.

The Washington Heritage Museum and Blue Star Museums

Anne Darron, the Executive Director of Washington Heritage Museums, is thrilled to have collaborated with Blue Star Museums since her appointment in 2013, offering unique experiences to military families. She stands by the belief that it’s not only the servicemember who serves but the family too. Founded in 1890, Washington Heritage Museums were created when a group of women worked to save the Mary Washington House from being dismantled, with support from the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (now known as Preservation Virginia). The museums are connected to the family of President George Washington, particularly his mother, Mary Washington, whose home was the Mary Washington House.

Darron is constantly impressed with how often military families take advantage of the free admission offered by Blue Star Museums, which allows them to experience the museums and all they have to offer. She believes that this service provided by Blue Star Museums is invaluable in providing comfort, education, and entertainment to the brave servicemembers and their families.

Preserving the Legacy of Militaries

At Washington Heritage Museums, the connection to military service runs deep, with many sites like Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop dedicated to preserving the legacy of service members who have come before. Darron is proud to be part of a team that provides these meaningful experiences to all who visit the Washington Heritage Museums. He believes that by honoring the sacrifices of servicemembers through exhibits and programs, the museums not only educate the public but also foster a sense of gratitude and appreciation for their service. Darron is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a noble cause and hopes that more people will take advantage of the Blue Star Museums program to support and connect with their local military heritage.

Through Blue Star Museums, military families can explore the history of Fredericksburg and gain a greater understanding of the past. As Darron has seen, many military families embrace this opportunity to learn more about their new town and to teach their children the importance of studying history to prevent repeating it.

Free admission to Blue Star Museums is offered every summer, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day, and a comprehensive list of these locations can be found online.

Through the use of programs like Blue Star Museums, Washington Heritage Museums are dedicated to providing invaluable experiences to the servicemembers and their families with benefits that include free admission. The connection between military service and the museum’s sites runs deep in many respects and Executive Director Anna Darron is both proud of preserving those stories and honored to give something special back to those who serve by offering a unique and meaningful experience to visitors. With organizations working tirelessly to recognize servicemembers’ impact today and forever, the stories of the brave will continue to be shared with new generations.

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