Get ready for an unforgettable evening when Will Sofrin, a master shipwright and author, shares his memoir of epic maritime adventures delivering the Rose, the replica 18th-century warship used for the Hollywood film Master & Commander starring Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany.

Join us for an enlightening evening with Maura R. O’Connor, who traveled the world to interview master navigators trying to preserve the use of environmental cues in this age of GPS.

Spend an action-packed day with us as we commemorate the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads, and experience how today’s cutting-edge technology helps bring stories of the iconic USS Monitor and its artifacts to life.