Battle of Hampton Roads Commemoration Day
Spend a historic day with us as we partner with the NOAA Monitor National Marine Sanctuary to commemorate the Battle of Hampton Roads and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Monitor’s designation as the nation’s first national marine sanctuary.
Meet our Mariners’ Team and NOAA representatives, learn more about the pivotal battle, hear inspiring stories of Monitor and its crew, and enjoy interactive activities filled with history, science, technology, and maritime career exploration!
Exciting experiences:
USS Monitor’s turret tank is drained for a limited time only! See the turret up close before it goes back underwater during our Wet Lab Open House.
Dive into a curated STEM design challenge to uncover the critical role of the rotating turret.
Choose your own maritime career adventure! Dreaming of becoming a chef? Fascinated by the world of engineering? Discover how your strengths and passions can lead you to a rewarding career in the maritime field.
Connect with seasoned maritime professionals and gain key insights into their career journeys.
Explore the galleries and meet our Mariners’ Team as they interpret artifacts throughout the Museum.
Take a virtual tour through the most detailed as-built model of USS Monitor ever created.
Put history in your hands with 3D-printed replicas of the same tools Monitor’s crewmembers used in 1862.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2881644-0
