Press Releases
This section provides the latest press releases for The Mariners’ Museum and Park, keeping you informed about our recent news, upcoming events, and noteworthy announcements.
September 17, 2024
The Mariners’ Receives $15,000 From Sentara Health to Support Lake Stewards
The Mariners’ Museum and Park has received a $15,000 grant from Sentara Health to support the Mariners’ Lake® Stewards program during the 2024-25 school year. The award will fund student transportation, the purchase of supplies, teacher professional development, and staff time. This school year, 2,000 ninth-grade students will participate in Lake Stewards, an immersive program empowering students to become environmental stewards as they gain knowledge of Mariners’ Lake and its ecosystem.
September 13, 2024
The Mariners’ Evening Lecture Series Returns This Fall
The Mariners’ Museum and Park continues its compelling Evening Lecture Series this fall with presentations from two esteemed figures. The lectures will take place on October 17 and November 14 at 7 p.m. For the first time, a member of The Mariners’ Team has been selected as a speaker.
August 30, 2024
The Mariners’ Awarded Rotary District Grant for Discovery Project
The Mariners’ Museum and Park has been awarded a Rotary Foundation District Grant of $24,750. The grant will provide upgrades to create a welcoming outdoor space for children ages two through five in Mariners’ Park. The Discovery Project reflects The Mariners’ commitment to the school-aged child and efforts to promote a new generation of environmental stewards.
August 16, 2024
The Mariners’ Museum and Park Named Recipient of 2024 IMLS National Leadership Grants for Museums
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced that The Mariners’ Museum and Park is a recipient of the 2024 National Leadership Grants for Museums. This award provides $654,308 to support groundbreaking research within The Mariners’ Batten Conservation Complex, benefiting the broader museum field and addressing a conservation field-wide need for the development of improved treatment options for waterlogged organic materials, such as wood, leather, and textiles, excavated from maritime archaeological sites.
July 10, 2024
The Mariners’ Museum and Park Wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2024
The Mariners’ Museum and Park has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10 percent of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.
June 14, 2024
Third Annual Sips & Trips Event at Mariners’ Museum June 22
Sips & Trips, the premier food and wine event hosted by The Mariners’ Museum and Park, returns this year. This signature experience will take place Saturday, June 22, from 6:30 p.m until 9:30 p.m. and offers guests a one-of-a-kind opportunity to view handwritten letters, photographs, and artifacts from USS Monitor and its men.
April 19, 2024
The Mariners’ Museum and Park Selected For Fredericksburg Film Festival
The Mariners’ Museum and Park has been selected for the first annual Fredericksburg Film Festival. The Museum’s short film, In the Name of the Oyster, was submitted in the Documentary Short category. This honor is the first of its kind for The Mariners’ and the film’s director, Kyra Duffley.
April 5, 2024
The Mariners’ to Host MilKids Fest in Celebration of Military Kids on April 14
The Mariners’ Museum and Park reaffirms their commitment to serving the military community with their second annual Mariners’ MilKids Fest on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m. (Eastern time). This event is in celebration of Month of the Military Child, a yearly campaign which aims to increase recognition and awareness of the many sacrifices military families make. The Mariners’ MilKids Fest is in partnership with TwelveMillionPlus, the first and only verified digital platform for the military spouse community.
March 27, 2024
The Mariners’ Museum and Park Named Finalist for 2024 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that The Mariners’ Museum and Park is among 30 finalists for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The Mariners’ is the only museum in Virginia to be selected as a finalist for this award, which is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant and exceptional impact in their communities.
March 1, 2024
The Mariners’ Museum to Commemorate the 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 9, 2024
The Mariners’ Museum and Park continues to honor their mission of “connecting people to the world’s waters and to one another” with their annual commemoration of the legendary Battle of Hampton Roads on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ahoy!
Twice a year, The Mariners’ releases our Ahoy! publication to keep you – our Members, Supporters, and Stakeholders – inspired, informed, and empowered by the work we accomplish each and every day through your support. This publication, and the stories we share within its pages, would not be possible without you — thank you. We hope you’ll be just as proud as we are to reflect on all the ways you have helped us to advance our mission!
Education Annual Reports
Our Educational Enrichment Programs Report provides a comprehensive overview of student programs at The Mariners’. This annual report offers key insights into the scope and impact of our educational programming and details the strategies we use to measure growth.
