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"SS United States: Made in America" Premiere and Susan L. Gibbs Lecture in Newport News, February 9
Posted: January 22, 2012

Conservancy Executive Director Susan Gibbs will present a "sneak preview" of the dazzling new film, SS United States: Made In America at the Mariners Museum of Newport News, VA, on Thursday, February 9. We hope that many Conservancy members and supporters from the Hampton Roads area, the birthplace of the SS United States, will attend this special event.

The film, a successor the award-winning film SS United States: Lady in Waiting produced by Bob Radler and Conservancy board member Mark Perry, includes extensive new footage and tells the riveting story of the SS United States past and present. After the film screening, Susan will deliver a short presentation on the SS United States Conservancy's ongoing to quest to preserve the record-breaking liner as well as share a few stories about her grandfather William Francis Gibbs, the ship's designer.

As a special treat to accompany the program, the Mariners' Museum Collections Department will be exhibiting original table, chairs, and place settings from the SS United States. A light reception will follow the screening and presentation. The event is free of charge. We look forward to seeing many of you there!

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