Matthew Henson was a black explorer who sailed many expeditions, including one to the North Pole!

Frank Baker, James Townsend, and Shepard Mallory seeking their freedom, made their way onto Fort Monroe. Butler refused to return the runaways and called them ‘Contraband of War.’ Their decision helped transform the Civil War into a conflict between the states and a struggle for freedom.

We offer several innovative, educational, and fun programs designed to assist scouts in completing many of the requirements for individual badges. 

Did you know Virginia has only two natural lakes? The rest are man-made, including our very own Mariners’ Lake! It holds the title as the first, and the oldest, project started on the grounds of The Mariners’ Museum Park.

Set your eyes on action images that transformed early 20th century photography.