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November 20

Civil War Lecture: Admiral David Glasgow Farragut

Join historian John V. Quarstein for a virtual presentation about Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, who became a hero of the Civil War.

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November 21

History of the Park and Trees Guided Tour

Connect with us on a guided nature tour! This unique walking excursion features an in-depth narrative of trees and plants, a history of the 550-acre Park, and stunning views of Mariners’ Lake.

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November 23

Virtual Maritime Mondays

Fun for both children and caregivers! Join us every Monday afternoon, for an engaging story with your children as they learn how we are all connected to the world’s waters.

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November 30

Virtual Maritime
Mondays

Fun for both children and caregivers! Join us every Monday afternoon, for an engaging story with your children as they learn how we are all connected to the world’s waters.

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December 1

Giving Tuesday

Be part of the Museum’s #GivingTuesday movement, and connect with nature and one another to build the next generation of Park stewards.

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December 2

Riot to Revolution

Learn from Marc Nucup, the Museum’s public historian, as he surveys the British legislative actions that impacted colonial American sailors and resulted in a revolution.  

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December 4

Civil War Lecture: Commerce Raider USS Nashville

Join historian John V. Quarstein for a virtual lecture about a Confederate commerce raider that entered service as a United States Mail Service ship.

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December 9

The Hundred Year Race

Hear from Dan Wood, docent at The Mariners’ Museum, as he presents on the origins of USS United States which was built in 1950–51 in Newport News and considered a technological marvel of its day.

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December 11

Hampton Roads History: The Spanish Flu

Enjoy a virtual lecture with historian John V. Quarstein as he examines how the Spanish Flu in 1918 greatly impacted the Hampton Roads area.

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December 18

Civil War Lecture: Last Days of USS Monitor

VIRTUAL LECTURE Presented by John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of USS Monitor Center Join us on Friday, December 18 at 12 p.m.…

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The Mariners' Park and Noland Trail
A one-of-a-kind urban oasis

FREE and open to the public

Situated on 550 acres of rolling woodlands, The Mariners' Park offers visitors a quiet and serene nature retreat. Whether taking a stroll or hike on our award-winning five-mile Noland Trail that surrounds the Mariners' Lake or enjoying a picnic at the famous Lions Bridge, every visit to this beautiful urban oasis will bring a new experience every time!

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Maritime Mondays Returns!
Hop online for a reading adventure!

VIRTUALLY • Mondays at 1 p.m.

Fun for both children and caregivers, enjoy a book reading with Lauren Furey, manager of visitor engagement. Designed for children from 18 months to 8 years, Lauren takes you and your little mariners on a journey to show how we are all connected to the world’s waters.

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CONNECT ONLINE WITH US
Museum Collections goes virtual

Lectures and programs are FREE

From family-friendly programs to Civil War and Hampton Roads histories and an array of popular maritime topics, explore all the ways we are connected through the world’s water. While our Museum galleries are temporarily closed, The Mariners’ team is here to take captivating stories from our Collection online to share with you and your family!

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