Tag: Military
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In the Spotlight: Illuminating a Trio of African American Figures
Saturday, February 4, 2023 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join us as we shed light on these historical figures to learn about their contributions and unique roles in our maritime history.
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US Slave Revolts at Sea
Friday, February 10, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Join us for a lecture with author and historian John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center. Quarstein will give a presentation about the most successful slave revolt in US history.
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The Curious Case of USS Idaho
Friday, January 6, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
John V. Quarstein gives a presentation on USS Idaho, a steam sloop that was built at Camden, New Jersey, as part of a Civil War program of large, very fast, steam cruisers and was eventually converted to a sailing storeship.
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Twenty-year Evolution of Royal Navy Ironclads
Friday, January 20, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
John V. Quarstein will give a presentation about how 19th-century Royal Navy armorclad development set the stage for the creation of 20th-century dreadnoughts.
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USS Monitor Condenser Tank Removal
Watch our team remove USS Monitor's condenser tank to make more room in our Batten Conservation Complex!
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Toys for Tots
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 to Sunday, December 11, 2022 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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USS Rhode Island to Monitor’s Rescue
Friday, December 30, 2022 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
John V. Quarstein concludes the year with a presentation about USS Rhode Island’s involvement in the remaining days of USS Monitor.