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The Power of Iron Over Wood: Sinking of USS Congress and Cumberland

Friday, March 8, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center, will present the multifaceted history of USS Monitor, and the program will be in person and livestream from the Explorers Theater at the Museum.

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Buchanan At Mobile Bay
- Civil War
- Cultural Heritage
- Military
- Military Conflict
- USS Monitor
January 26, 2024

Able, courageous, and experienced, Franklin Buchanan was perhaps the most aggressive senior officer to join the Confederate Navy. His strategic flair, discipline, and heroic qualities made him respected and admired by all those around him. After being put in command of CSS Virginia, Buchanan led efforts that resulted in the Confederacy’s greatest naval victory before being appointed as the first Admiral in the Confederate Navy and selected to command the naval defenses in Mobile Bay, Alabama. As Admiral, he oversaw the construction of multiple ironclads and was on board CSS Tennesee during its battle against David Glasgow Farragut’s Union Fleet in 1864.
Ramming Speed: Reintroduction of the Ram as a Naval Offensive Weapon

Friday, February 2, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Join us for a Monitor presentation with historian John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center, as he talks about reintroducing the Ram as a Naval offensive weapon.

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Catesby ap Roger Jones

Friday, January 19, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Join us for a Monitor presentation with historian John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center, as he talks about Commander Catesbh ap Roger Jones.

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USS Monitor’s Refit at Washington Navy Yard

Friday, November 3, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

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USS Galena: USN’s First Seagoing Ironclad

Friday, July 28, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

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Worden in the Mexican War

Friday, July 14, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

John L. Worden transferred from the US Naval Observatory to secure an active role in the Mexican War.

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Arromanches + 79: Remembering D-Day
- Military
- Military Conflict
June 6, 2023

On this 79th anniversary of D-Day landings, remember the sacrifices made for the freedom we continue to enjoy.
2023 Battle of Hampton Roads Commemoration

On Saturday, March 11, we hosted our annual Battle of Hampton Roads Commemoration and our community showed up!! Our galleries were buzzing with excitement and curiosity, and we couldn't be more grateful for this time spent with YOU - our Mariners' family.
Rear Admiral John A. B. Dahlgren

Friday, April 28, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Join us for a Monitor presentation with historian John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center, as he talks about the “father of American naval ordnance.”

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