Virginia 250
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States by learning about where it all started: Virginia.
Virginia 250 Passport
Explore Virginia’s history, one stamp at a time! The Mariners’ Museum and Park is proud to participate in the Virginia 250 Passport program, which celebrates America’s 250th anniversary by connecting visitors to 70 museums and historic sites across the Commonwealth.
Collect stamps, enjoy discounts and prizes, and make memories as you travel through Virginia’s incredible past. Visit VirginiaHistory.org/250Passport to learn more!
Around the Museum
When visiting The Mariners’ to get your passport stamp, look out for these objects highlighting the history of the Commonwealth.
Navigation Lantern, USS Monitor (January 30-December 31, 1862), Recovered in 1977. This lantern was discovered lying in the sand near USS Monitor’s turret. 
AKA Andrew Dougherty’s Army & Navy playing cards. The cards have images of the USS Monitor & CSS Virginia and sailors on them. A. (Andrew) Dougherty Manufacturer, 1865. Division of United States Playing Card Company. 
Monitor Engine Register 1862 
Yankee Skiff, late 19th century, York River, VA. This small craft was transplanted from around New York to the Chesapeake Bay and the James and York Rivers because it was a good boat for tonging oysters. 
Nose Cone Bunting, USS Norfolk, ca 1981.
In Our Collection
The Mariners’ Collection is home to an array of beautiful images and artwork surrounding Virginia history.
Use our Catalog Search to find more images, artworks, and even artifacts in our Collection!
