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  • Worden and the Manifest Destiny

    The expansionist ideals of Manifest Destiny pushed the United States into conflict with Mexico, with disputes over Texas and the Rio Grande sparking the Mexican-American War. During this period, young naval officer John L. Worden sought active duty, earning promotion and serving aboard USS Southampton, where he played a key role in supplying and supporting American operations along the Pacific coast and in Baja California.

  • Buggin’ Out in the Bay: Bringing Science to Life for Students

    • Community Engagement
    • Education
    • Educational Enrichment
    • Mariners' Park
    • Science

     Throughout the year, 6th - 10th graders transform into scientists for the day during The Mariners’ education program, Buggin’ Out in the Bay. Through a mix of outdoor activities and indoor demonstrations, students investigate critters, run tests, and record data to assess the health of Mariners’ Lake, while learning what they can do to have a positive impact on our local watershed.

  • WAVE Hello to WWII-era Navy Women’s Fashion!

    What do Vogue Magazine and military recruiting have in common? We take a look at the fashion industry's impact on WAVE recruits during World War II.

  • Cool Campers Kayak

    • Community Engagement
    • Mariners' Park

    The Mariners’ Museum and Park hosted Camp Community Connections for a kayaking adventure, where middle schoolers explored nature, learned water safety, and discovered the environmental importance of Mariners’ Lake.

  • M is for Monitor

    • Collections
    • Cultural Heritage
    • Photography
    • USS Monitor

    After the Battle of Hampton Roads, USS Monitor gained the title of "The little ship that saved the nation".  The ship's newfound fame set off a "Monitor Craze" in the US, as hosts of vessels emerged with the same name. 

  • Mysterious Ports Identified

    • Art
    • Collections
    • Cultural Heritage
    • Military

    Sometimes, you have to do a little digging to discover the location a piece of art captures. Come along on an investigative journey to identify two port views by artist Joseph Partridge. 

  • Decoding and Coded Language: Research on a WWII Cryptanalyst Serendipitous for Pride Month

    • Cultural Heritage
    • Military
    • Photography
    • Women's History

    During WWII, many women answered the call of military service through enlistment into the WAVES. Marjorie Pollard was one of those women, and — despite widespread stigma about homosexuals in military service during the 1940s and 1950s— she may have also been part of the LGBTQ+ community.

  • Wrapped in Love: A Cozy Winter Wedding

    • Events

    The most popular season to tie the knot may be fall, but we're reminiscing about a gorgeous winter wedding that transpired in The Mariners' South Courtyard. As friends and family gathered to watch Jayli and Asa say, "I do," warmth and love radiated throughout the space, creating a magical atmosphere. 

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