Moorhead, Minn., August 9, 2011 – The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County (HCSCC) at the Hjemkomst Center museum will be offering free admission to all WWII Veterans on Sunday, August 14 in honor of the Keep the Spirit of ’45 ALIVE! campaign, a non-profit, non-partisan initiative to preserve the legacy of the men and women of the Greatest Generation.
In addition, the HCSCC will be “Celebrating the Greatest Generation” at their annual fall gala on Friday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center. Join the HCSCC for a night filled with 1940s tunes, great food, and fun times! Tickets are $50 per person or $320 for a table of eight. Tickets will be available Sept. 15 at the Heritage Shop and from HCSCC board members. The HCSCC will be honoring Dr. Roland Dille, emeritus president of Minnesota State University Moorhead, with the 2011 Clay County Heritage Award, created to celebrate the accomplishments of those who make a meaningful contribution to the history and culture of Clay County and the region.
The Hjemkomst Center museum hours are Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, noon – 5 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. Admission rates are adults ($7), seniors and college students ($6), youth, 5 – 17 ($5) and children, 4 & under (free).
