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Norman Rockwell Museum to Host Naturalization Ceremony
03:09PM / Friday, September 01, 2017
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Norman Rockwell Museum has hosted naturalization ceremonies for several years. This year the ceremony will be held Sept. 9.

 

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — In partnership with Berkshire Immigrant Center, Norman Rockwell Museum once again will host a naturalization ceremony inside its galleries on Saturday, Sept. 9, starting at 10 a.m.

Berkshire County residents who immigrated to the country from around the world will be sworn-in as new naturalized United States citizens during a special ceremony to be held against the backdrop of Norman Rockwell’s iconic Four Freedoms paintings.

"Hosting the citizenship naturalization ceremonies has been one of my most rewarding moments during all my years with the museum," said Norman Rockwell Museum Director/CEO Laurie Norton Moffatt. "Norman Rockwell celebrated all the world's cultures and peoples through his art. I hope our new citizens will always feel at home here at the Museum, and hold a special memory of this ceremony."

For the second year, the ceremony will be presided over by the Honorable Joan M. McMenemy, first justice of Berkshire County Juvenile Court. Remarks are to be provided by Norton Moffatt and Brooke Mead, director of Berkshire Immigrant Center.

Adding to the proceedings, pianist Karen Tchougourian will offer music during the reception for the new citizens and their families, following the ceremony.

This year's ceremony is made possible with generous support from Helen Bing and Berkshire Bank. Additional support provided by Blue Q, The Great Barrington Bagel Company & Deli, and Kapiloff's Glass Inc.

Support for the event is encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the museum at 413-931-2221. Priority seating is given to new citizens and their families; Museum visitors are welcome to observe the ceremony based on space availability.

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