# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Blue Star 250: Celebrating the Birthplace of the National Guard
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Event Description**: Massachusetts is home to the birthplace of the National Guard, and we're proud to celebrate its enduring legacy.

Join Blue Star Families for Blue Star 250: Celebrating the Birthplace of the National Guard at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA.

This special event will honor the generations of National Guard members and their families who have served our communities and our nation. Guests will enjoy:

A featured speaking program with distinguished guests
A networking lunch
Exclusive guided museum tours
The Blue Star 250 Honor Wall
An opportunity to share your story through the Blue Star 250 Story Collection

This event is designed especially for current and former National Guard members, veterans, and their families.

Due to limited capacity, this is a Chance Event. Registration does not guarantee attendance, and priority will be given to current and former National Guard members and their families.

Help us celebrate nearly 390 years of National Guard service where it all began.

Register today through Blue Star Families' The Neighborhood for your chance to attend.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/blue-star-250-celebrating-the-birthplace-of-the-national-guard/200030461374843
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Salem
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Peabody Essex Museum
- **lat**: 42.521711682044
- **long**: -70.892361402512
- **full address**: Peabody Essex Museum, 150 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-3701, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Blue Star 250: Celebrating the Birthplace of the National Guard being held?
  - **A:** Blue Star 250: Celebrating the Birthplace of the National Guard takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 am to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 am at Peabody Essex Museum, 150 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-3701, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Blue Star 250: Celebrating the Birthplace of the National Guard?
  - **A:** Blue Star 250: Celebrating the Birthplace of the National Guard is organized by Blue Star Families of New England.

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