Nauticus postpones debut of chalkboard for troops

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By Kate Wiltrout
The Virginian-Pilot
© September 21, 2011

NORFOLK

In the coming weeks, a Norfolk museum will offer the public a chance to write a message to military members on an old-fashioned medium: a chalkboard.

Nauticus had planned to unveil the 24-foot-long chalkboard for passersby to write a note to troops on Friday, but a spokeswoman said the debut has been postponed because there is rain in the forecast. The event will be rescheduled, but no specific date has been selected yet.

The tribute wall – along the riverfront deck next to the battleship Wisconsin – will stay in place until Nov. 23. It will be available daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The messages will be photographed and catalogued on the science and technology center’s website.

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Nauticus will display a photographic exhibit of tributes made on the wall. That event will be free to service members and their families.

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Inspired by the "Happiness

Submitted by Ethan on Wed, 09/21/2011 at 2:50 pm.

Inspired by the "Happiness Is..." public chalkboard that was on Granby Street during Art|Everywhere? It was on the front of the "leaning tower of Norfolk" building.