The Virginia Peninsula was already engaged in wartime work when President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war against Germany on April 6, 1917. Local military bases, shipyards, air fields, ports, and people turned their faces toward the nation’s crusade to make the world safe for democracy.

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!

When salt gets into things it’s not meant to get into, it almost always causes problems, but the nature of the problem varies by material: organics (like wood, leather and cloth), metals (like iron and copper), and other inorganic materials (like ceramics, glass and stone).

August 29 marked the 239th anniversary of one of the Royal Navy’s worst and most unnecessary disasters–the capsizing of the 108-gun first rate ship HMS Royal George. When the disaster occurred there were innumerable family members, merchants and other people on board visiting the crew. As a consequence, there were wide discrepancies in the number of reported fatalities.