The Mariners' Museum Announces YouTube Meetup and Video Contest

For Immediate Release

The Mariners' Museum Announces YouTube Meetup and Video Contest

Newport News, Va.-- The Mariners' Museum announces the first ever Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend YouTube Meetup and Contest in honor of the 147th anniversary of the battle. The 19th century will meet the 21st during the 8th Annual Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend, March 6-8, as all events are free with Museum admission unless otherwise noted.

Can't make it to Newport News? You can still participate. Submit a video of 3-minutes or less showing your version of the Battle of Hampton Roads.

For more information:
Contact: Amy Richie, Public Relations Director
(757) 591-7738 or (800) 581-7245
E-mail: pr@MarinersMuseum.org

The Mariners' Museum, an educational, non-profit institution accredited by the American Association of Museums, preserves and interprets maritime history through an international collection of ship models, figureheads, paintings and other maritime artifacts. The museum is open from 10 A.M. until 5 P.M. Monday through Saturday, and 12 to 5 P.M. Sunday. It will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For information, visit www.marinersmuseum.org, call (757) 596-2222 or (800) 581-7245, or write to The Mariners' Museum, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606.

The Mariners' Museum and The South Street Seaport Museum of New York City are partners in America's National Maritime Museum, an innovative alliance recognized by an act of Congress in June 1998 to share collections, exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and other endeavors.