2nd Annual Spring Fling on May 3rd

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Dedication of New Scott Building & AFRH Open House a Day Many Won’t Forget

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A U.S. Navy drill team stunned the audience and received several rounds of applause for precision maneuvers during the Scott Building grand opening.

Hundreds of people came to the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington on Aug. 29 for Great Scott, the program dedicating the new, state-of-the-art Scott Building on campus. Friends of the Soldiers Home was honored to participate in this great event with the Home and President Lincoln’s Cottage.

As part of the day, people took tours of President Lincoln’s Cottage and other historic buildings on campus, including the home where President James Buchanan stayed when the Home served as the Camp David of the later 1800s. DC Reynolds and Captain Cookie provided tasty tacos and fresh cookies, while residents gave tours of the new Scott Building. Children enjoyed the petting zoo, while people of all ages loved climbing to the top of the Sherman Building tower for an unsurpassed view of the nation’s capital.

Photos courtesy of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Fore more photos of the special day, see
https://www.afrh.gov/afrh/AFRH-W-OpenHouse.htm

Soldiers Home leaders, including Chief Operating Officer Steve McManus, spoke at the Scott Building dedication ceremony.

Soldiers’ Home Open House, August 29th

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The Sherman Building (original Scott Building)

Friends of the Soldiers Home in cooperation with the Armed Forces Retirement Home and President Lincoln’s Cottage is pleased to invite you to….Open House Festivities     

Thursday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Armed Forces Retirement Home, 140 Rock Creek Church Road N.W., Washington, D.C.

**Climb to the top of the Sherman Tower (pictured) and tour other historic buildings rarely open to the public**

**Military displays, exhibit booths, food vendors, petting zoo, carnival games**Enjoy dramatic views of Washington D.C. from the top of the historic Sherman Tower.

Tour the historic Quarters 1, constructed in 1857, and Quarters 6, built in 1907. (One-hour tours begin each half hour starting at 10:30 a.m. Last tour starts at 2 p.m.

Also:
— Processional and opening remarks, 10 a.m.
— Soldiers’ Home residents give tours of the new Scott Building, 10:15 a.m.
— Live band at noon

Friends of the Soldiers Home would like to thank the residents and staff of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, as well as Lincoln’s Cottage, for these continuing opportunities that open the precious, historic campus to the greater community.