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Shroud on Trial October 8, 2009
In this event, 45 people experienced an expert presentation by Larry Schauff, former Federal Prosecutor and lawyer of a distinguished 36-year career, of a fictitious case of someone who had stolen the shroud. The jury was to decide if the shroud was authentic and the thief guilty or not authentic (thief innocent) of stealing a real relic.
Shroud on Trial Pamphlet (282k)*
Shroud on Trial News Release (48.3k)*

Second Grand Opening October 5, 2009
A second grand opening featuring the Catholic Bishop of Las Cruces cutting the red ribbon and blessing the museum.
Second Grand Opening News Release (44.7k)*

School Children Group Visit September 16, 2009
A group of school children came for a presentation for their group.

Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting April 24, 2009
Chamber's welcome of the Shroud Exhibit and Museum.
Alamogordo.com Link

First Grand Opening February 28, 2009
The first grand opening on the last Saturday in February.

Sneak Peek Before the First Grand Opening February 25, 2009
Provided a "sneak peek" to certain individuals on Ash Wednesday.

Tours
To schedule group tours in English, German & Spanish, click Events or call (575) 446-2113.

Presentations at Your Location
Deacon Pete Schumacher, 1972 VP8 Production Engineer, is available to conduct Shroud presentations on-location at your museum, church, service organization meeting place, school, or other gathering tailored to the interests of your group. Presentations can focus on scientific studies & discoveries, archeological/historical Shroud finds, the spiritual aspects of the Shroud or he can combine any or all of the aforementioned aspects of the Shroud. He is also available to lead on-location spiritual retreats. Presentation length will be tailored to fit your requirements. For more information & to schedule a presentation, contact Events or 575-446-2113 & leave message for return call.

About Us
Free Turin Shroud interactive exhibit at White Sands Mall, 3199 N White Sands Blvd, Suite D1, Alamogordo, NM, 88310. We offer a backlit, full-sized picture, the only interactive VP8 Image Analyzer* 3D experience, NM Shroud research, etc. Our goal is make Turin Shroud available to all including the vision impaired.

Shroud Exhibit And Museum, Inc., is a non-profit New Mexico corporation, IRS granted tax exempt 501(c)(3) public charity, listed in the Official Catholic Directory & sustained through your tax deductible donations & our wonderful volunteers. Click for our Chamber of Commerce page. To volunteer to staff the museum, write grants or help in other ways, e-mail or call Deacon Pete at (575) 446-2113.

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