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August 2008 Events Calendar
JFK Library & Museum Boston

Special Exhibit
Service and Sacrifice: World War II – A Shared Experience

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston | Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
AD: $18 | Seniors/Students: $12 | Ages 12 & under: Free, Discounts for Veterans
1 866 JFK-1960 | 617-514-1600 | jfklibrary.org | Exhibit details

Those who served in World War II did so for a variety of reasons, the universal draft being a major factor. They viewed their service through different lenses while sharing the experience of trying to win a war. For Americans of color, service in a war to "preserve democracy" was an ironic counterpoint to the suppression of their civil liberties at home. Women who were able to work in different capacities within the Armed Forces for the first time were greeted with hostility by their male counterparts. For all those involved, the war opened different avenues and changed perceptions. As a result, countless servicepeople went on to shape and change post-war American society. This exhibit will tell the stories of a few of the many.




Newport Jazz Festival

August 2-4

70th Newport Jazz Festival 2024

Ft. Adams State Park
Newport, RI
Various Times | Live
Check out the Sessions here

newportjazz.org 

New England’s iconic Newport Jazz Festival features the world’s top performers. Past performers include Wynton Marsalis (pictured), Charles Lloyd, Arturo & Adam O’Farrill, Christian McBride, Mavis Staples, Trombone Shorty and Terri Lyne Carrington. Sessions here.




Newport International Polo Series

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Discover Newport Presents:
Newport International Polo Series

Newport International Polo Series
250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 846-0200
nptpolo.com | discovernewport.org

Recurring weekly on Saturdays through September - Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take on challengers from around the world and major U.S. cities in one of the most exciting spectator sports in the world. Matches are held every Saturday, June – Sept., at Newport Polo, home of America’s First Polo Club. Festivities include Opening and Closing ceremonies, half-time Divot Stomp, Player’s Salute, Trophy Presentation, Après Polo Lounge, fan prizes, and other special weekly features field side.




GAA Hurling

August 3-4

ICC Presents:
GAA Semi Finals Weekend

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
781 821-8291
irishculture.org

Details to come.
Please check back.




GAA Finals Weekend 2023

August 10-11

ICC Presents:
GAA Finals Weekend

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
781 821-8291
irishculture.org

Details to come.
Please check back.




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