A full calendar of events for Oklahoma museum

The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum was created to honour those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever by the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.

The Memorial and Museum are dedicated to educating visitors about the impact of violence, informing about events surrounding the bombing, and inspiring hope and healing through lessons learned by those affected.

Sharing Hope: One Stitch at a Time
January 12 – April 6, 2008
After the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, thoughts and prayers for hope and healing were woven into messages of support from all over the world. Experience the fabric of hope through this exhibition of quilts and textiles from the hearts and hands of talented men, women and children. Each tells its own unique story and depicts the emotions of a world offering its collective strength to Oklahoma City in every stitch.

Reporting Terrorism
April 14 – December 31, 2008
When terrorism strikes, people around the world turn to the media for information. Journalists bring breaking news, local needs and courageous stories of those most affected to the public. Reporting Terrorism features stories, artifacts and video from media who covered the chaos caused by terrorist attacks from the Oklahoma City bombing to the War on Terror. This multimedia exhibit provides a look at what is involved in reporting a crisis and brings reporters’ personal experiences to life.

Artifacts include ABC Anchor Bob Woodruff’s combat helmet, the backpack used during triage when he was critically injured covering the war in Iraq, and items from members of the local and international media reporting these stories around the world.

Day of Remembrance
April 19, 2008, 9 a.m.
Each year we gather to remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever by the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. ABC News Anchor Bob Woodruff will share his first-hand experience of Surviving Terrorism. He will be joined by state and local dignitaries, family members, survivors and rescue workers. Music and a reading of the 168 names will also be a part of the ceremony. The public is invited to this event, occurring on the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial.

Eighth Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
April 27, 2008
Listed in Runner’s World magazine among the 12 “Must Run” marathons in the world, the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is not about running – it is about life, honoring the memory of life lost through tragedy, celebrating the gift of life given equally to each person, and reaching forward into the future to life yet to be lived. More than 14,000 people from 49 states and seven foreign countries participated last year. Health and Fitness Expo take place April 25 and 26. Pasta Party is scheduled for April 26. For more information visit www.okcmarathon.com.

First Person – Stories of Hope
June 6 – August 29, 2008
1:30 p.m. each Friday
Family members, survivors and rescue workers share their remarkable stories of how tragedy was transformed into hope following the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Included with admission to the Memorial Museum.

The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is free of charge. The Memorial Museum is open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Sunday, 1-6p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $6 for students (5-college with valid ID). Children under 5 are admitted free. Group rates and programs are available. Special exhibits are included in the cost of admission. Ticket sales end at 5 p.m. daily. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

For more information on the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, visit Oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org.