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  • Arromanches + 79: Remembering D-Day

    • Military
    • Military Conflict

    On this 79th anniversary of D-Day landings, remember the sacrifices made for the freedom we continue to enjoy.

  • The First Ironclad Emerges: Battle of the Head of Passes

    • Civil War
    • Military Conflict
    • Shipbuilding

    When the Civil War erupted, Confederate Secretary of the Navy Stephen Russell Mallory knew that the South could only counter and defeat the larger US Navy if ironclads were employed.

  • Empowering teachers for the future

    • Educational Enrichment
    • Environmental Conservation
    • Mariners' Park
    • Science

    Through the Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program, Museum staff and community partners are working with Newport News High School biology and environmental science teachers to give them the tools and know-how to combat any feelings of hopelessness about the state of the environment in their classrooms.

  • Piebald in the Park

    • Mariners' Park
    • Wildlife

    The other day I was walking the Noland Trail as usual, and out of the corner of my eye I saw what appeared to be a dog off the leash! It is my duty as a Park Ranger to ensure that all canines and wild animals are safe within the Park, so naturally, I started to head that way. To my surprise, I realized that it was not a dog off the leash at all, but what appeared to be a white deer!

  • 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.

  • A Pressing Issue

  • 6 Things to Do With Kids This Summer at The Mariners’

    • Around The Mariners'

     

    Looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer? From outdoor adventures to indoor discoveries, having a plan to keep the little ones entertained is key to battling boredom and enhancing your time together as a family. Blending learning and play, museums and outdoor spaces are ideal for keeping young minds sharp while engaging in fun activities. Check out six things you can do at The Mariners’ with your kids to get the most out of your visit!

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