On Thursday, July 31 a Marine string quartet will explore America’s musical heritage at the National Museum of American History as part of the museum’s Star-Spangled American Music Series. The quartet will provide a lineup of stirring American music in free 20-minute concerts which will take place in the Flag Hall at the National Mall entrance of the museum at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 p.m. - On Thursday, July 31 a Marine string quartet will explore America’s musical heritage at the National Museum of American History as part of the museum’s Star-Spangled American Music Series. The quartet will provide a lineup of stirring American music in free 20-minute concerts which will take place in the Flag Hall at the National Mall entrance of the museum at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 p.m.

The Marine Band Summer Fare concerts at 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31, will highlight trumpet/cornet player Gunnery Sgt. Brad Weil, one of the band’s soloists for its upcoming National Concert Tour to the West Coast. - The Marine Band Summer Fare concerts at 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31, will highlight trumpet/cornet player Gunnery Sgt. Brad Weil, one of the band’s soloists for its upcoming National Concert Tour to the West Coast.