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<b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;
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Museum at Fort Missoula Regretfully Cancels the 44<sup>th</sup> Annual Old-Fashioned 4<sup>th</sup> of July Celebration</span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:
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padding:0in;background:white">For over four
decades Montanans have attended the Old-Fashioned 4<sup>th</sup> of July Celebration at Fort Missoula and the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is so very thankful to have been able to celebrate our community and country each Independence Day.
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
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are in extraordinary times and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the leadership of the Historical Museum has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s celebration for the safety of our community, volunteers, and staff.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Currently, the Historical Museum is limiting all groups to a maximum of 50 people with proper physical distancing.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Unfortunately, this restriction makes a large community celebration like the Annual 4<sup>th</sup> at the Fort impossible.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:
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padding:0in;background:white">We want to thank
our community and each of you for your support and working together to protect our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Just like in 1918, when the flu ravaged our world, nation, and state, these tough decisions are what we each need to do to protect those
we hold dear and our communities. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
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of the staff and Boards of the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, we wish you all continued good health, and we look forward to the day when we can gather again to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day.</span></i><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:
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mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#202020">While our annual celebration has been canceled, the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula will reopen to the
public on June 1<sup>st</sup> with reduced summer hours. This includes outside exhibits and buildings on the grounds.
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mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#202020">Reduced Hours of Operation:</span></b></p>
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<li><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:
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color:#202020">Monday -Saturday: 10am-4pm</span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;
color:#202020">Sunday: Noon – 4pm</span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;
color:#202020">Hours of 10am-12pm will be reserved for vulnerable populations.</span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;
color:#202020">The Museum will close at 4pm each day for cleaning and sanitizing.</span></b></li></ul>
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:
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<li><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">Collections donations, contact Ted Hughes: 258-3472, </span></b><span style="color:black;
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mso-color-alt:windowtext"><a href="mailto:mlautzenheiser@missoulacounty.us" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:
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Health Department and Governor’s Office. </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:
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collection/book donations, or any other concerns, please contact<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
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Executive Director Ph# 406 -258-3471 or </span></b><a href="mailto:mlautzenheiser@missoulacounty.us" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:
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background:white">As a public organization, our primary concern is the safety and well-being of the Missoula Community. Please remember to physical distance
when you are enjoying the Historical Museum. Thank you for your understanding at this challenging time for our country. Stay well, friends.
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