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  • Empowering teachers for the future

    • Educational Enrichment
    • Environmental Conservation
    • Mariners' Park
    • Science

    Through the Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program, Museum staff and community partners are working with Newport News High School biology and environmental science teachers to give them the tools and know-how to combat any feelings of hopelessness about the state of the environment in their classrooms.

  • BEYOND THE FRAME: Onward

    • Art
    • Beyond the Frame
    • Collections

    In this edition of Beyond the Frame, we explore a work showing an early America's Cup match race in New York harbor by beloved maritime artist, James Edward Buttersworth (British-American 1817-1894). The story we thought it depicted, however, is not correct. Read on to discover the truth behind this painting, including an exclusive interview with Curator of Maritime History and Culture and Director of the Ifland Center for Exploration, Jeanne Willoz-Egnor.

  • The Lost Story of the Marcus Garvey Movement in Newport News

    • Black History
    • Cultural Heritage
    • Hampton Roads History

    Who was Marcus Garvey? Learn more about his significance not only to Black history and the world, but specifically to Newport News.

  • Last Chance: A nightclub that brought relief to thousands

    • Collections
    • Cultural Heritage
    • Military
    • Photography

    Whether they were about to embark overseas or returning home, Last Chance nightclub was there to welcome WWII soldiers stopping by Camp Patrick Henry in Newport News for a night of fun and excitement.

  • BEYOND THE FRAME: Waiting

    • Art
    • Collections

    In this edition of Beyond the Frame, we explore the emotionally complex act of waiting - especially for the return of a loved one. In the painting we see a women and child standing on a cobblestone walkway looking out to see. How long have they stood here waiting? Who are they waiting for? Will they ever return?

  • 2022 in review: The Mariners’ Photographers’ Top Photos

    • Art
    • Collections
    • Photography

    Enjoy a fun round-up of our photographer's favorite photos from 2022!

  • Boats, boats, and more boats!

    • Collections
    • Cultural Heritage

    How many boats and ships does The Mariners’ Museum and Park have on display? But this question also brings about another question – what is the difference between a boat and a ship?

  • Iceland and the European Floods of 1783-1784

    • Art
    • Collections
    • Science

    A look back at the 1783 eruption of the Lakagígar fissure and Grímsvötn volcano in Iceland and its effect on several European cities in the winter of 1783-1784 and the world’s climate.

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