-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The DC Cypherpunks are pleased to announce our second (annual?) National Cryptologic Museum Field Trip (and lunch) Featuring a talk on the Enigma cipher Co-sponsored by DC-SAGE -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- What: A gathering of folks at the National Cryptologic Museum for a day of exploration, education, and general schmoozing. Who: Cypherpunks, coderpunks, crypto enthusiasts, computer nerds, crypto liberationists/crypto anarchists, system administrators, political activists, hackers, rug-chewing wannabes, and Digex employees. Not forgetting Feebs, Case Officers, ATF Agents, and Counter-Intel Specialists. When: Saturday, August 10, 1996, 11am Where: The National Cryptologic Museum, Ft Meade, MD (just outside Washington DC, about 1/2 hr from Baltimore) Why: To give us a chance to catch up on things in a relaxed and stimulating environment, as well as give those who didn't get to come along last time a second try. General Information: The National Cryptologic Museum is located on Ft. Meade (NSA National Headquarters) and is dedicated to educating the public about the history of cryptography. The majority of the museum's exhibits pertain to cryptanalysis during WWII, with special attention given to the Enigma system. Immediately following the museum tour, which may take approximately 1 hour, a talk on Enigma will be given by cryptographer Carl Ellison (cme@cybercash.com). The talk will take place in the museum's conference room. Following the lecture, we will be going over to Henckles (10 minutes from the museum), a local resturaunt reported to be a favorite hangout for NSA employees. Henckles has amazing sandwiches as well as good beer on tap. Further information on the National Cryptologic museum, as well as a pretty good map to the museum can be found on their web site at URL http://www.nsa.gov:8080/museum/. If you would like more information about DCCP, please see our web page at http://www.isse.gmu.edu/~pfarrell/dccp/index.html. Otherwise, you can send email to Kathleen Ellis (auntie@thunderdome.goucher.edu). This year's gathering promises an even greater attendance than last year's, and we anticipate a great time for everyone. Please post this announcement anywhere you feel relevant and invite some friends along! DIRECTIONS: The following is adapted from the NCM web page. If you're coming from ... Baltimore, MD Take the B/W Parkway (Rt. 295) South towards Washington, D.C. Exit at Rt. 32, heading towards Ft. Meade. Before you reach the first light, make a left onto Colony 7 Rd. Go past the Shell station to reach the Museum. Washington, D.C. Take the B/W Parkway (Rt. 295) North towards Baltimore. Take the exit for Rt. 32. When you reach the light at the end of the exit ramp, make a left, towards Columbia. Take the first right, onto Colony 7 Rd. Go past the Shell station to reach the Museum. Annapolis, MD Take Rt. 32 towards Columbia. Go past NSA, and take the first right after Canine Rd., onto Colony 7 Rd. Go past the Shell station to reach the Museum. Laurel, MD Take Rt. 198 towards Ft. Meade. Make a left onto Rt. 32, heading towards Columbia. Go past NSA, and take the first right after Canine Rd., onto Colony 7 Rd. Go past the Shell station to reach the Museum. Columbia, MD Take Rt. 32 towards Annapolis. Take the first left after crossing the B/W Parkway (Rt. 295) onto Colony 7 Rd. Go past the Shell station to reach the Museum.