The Mariners’ Museum and Park, Newport News, will hold its annual commemoration of the legendary 1862 Battle of Hampton Roads from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
This year’s event is being held in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Monitor National Marine Sanctuary. Activities for the day will highlight the history, science and technology behind this pivotal naval engagement through activities appropriate for families, enthusiasts, and experts alike.
On Saturday, visitors will be greeted with activities throughout the museum, with particular focus on the USS Monitor Center and Batten Conservation Complex. A feature debuting this year is the first public viewing of Monitor’s skeg beam since its 1862 launch. Other activities include artifact interpretation throughout the galleries, a scavenger hunt designed for elementary-school-aged students, immersive science and code-breaking activities, interactive sessions with historian Dr. Jonathan White, a lecture w...