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Battleship Alive at the Battleship North Carolina

USS North Carolina Battleship #1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC, United States

The Battleship North Carolina has sponsored "Living History" weekends, called "Battleship Alive," since 1997. "Living History" brings historical events, places and persons "alive" for the public by demonstrating various aspects of the past and allowing interaction with the interpreters. The Living History Crew (LHC) gives insight into the daily life and routine of the crew

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Lunchtime Lecture and Book Signing – Death in the Baltic: The Sinking of Wilhelm Gustoff with Cathryn Prince

National Museum of the United States Navy Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC, United States

In January 1945 more than 10,000 women, children, sick, and elderly packed aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, which was evacuating German civilians in Berlin that were trapped in the Red Army’s way. After leaving port, three Soviet torpedoes struck it, inflicting catastrophic damage and throwing passengers into the frozen waters of the Baltic. Over 9,400 perished

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Navy Museum: Spring Open House

National Museum of the United States Navy Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC, United States

The museum will be hosting an open house during National Take Your Child to Work Day. Stop by with your kids to participate in a number of different nautical craft activities. Visit the Navy Museum online to learn more: http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org8-1.htm

Design and Damage Control at the Battleship USS North Carolina

USS North Carolina Battleship #1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC, United States

As the first of the 10 fast battleships which served in WWII, USS North Carolina paved the way for those battleships that followed. In this four-hour program, participants will explore the ship and engage with experts on ship design. Topics include surviving a torpedo strike, fires, loss of power and countermeasures for magnetic mines and

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Home School at the Museum: C02 Dragsters

National Museum of the United States Navy Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC, United States

What happens when you put the power of a rocket on the back of a wooden race car? This month, students will revisit the laws of motion, energy, and rocket science by creating their own C02 powered race car. Visit the Navy Museum online to learn more: http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org8-1.htm

Home School at the Museum: C02 Dragsters

National Museum of the United States Navy Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC, United States

What happens when you put the power of a rocket on the back of a wooden race car? This month, students will revisit the laws of motion, energy, and rocket science by creating their own C02 powered race car. Visit the Navy Museum online to learn more: http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org8-1.htm

Battle of Midway Presentation, US Navy Museum

National Museum of the United States Navy Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC, United States

Join U.S. Navy Museum curator Dr. Edward Furgol, FSA Scot, in the U.S. Navy Museum Battle of Midway exhibit as he details the events leading up to, during, and resulting from this pivotal naval battle. Visit the Navy Museum online to learn more: http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org8-1.htm

Home School at the Museum: C02 Dragsters

National Museum of the United States Navy Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC, United States

What happens when you put the power of a rocket on the back of a wooden race car? This month, students will revisit the laws of motion, energy, and rocket science by creating their own C02 powered race car. Visit the Navy Museum online to learn more: http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org8-1.htm

Home School at the Museum: C02 Dragsters

National Museum of the United States Navy Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC, United States

What happens when you put the power of a rocket on the back of a wooden race car? This month, students will revisit the laws of motion, energy, and rocket science by creating their own C02 powered race car. Visit the Navy Museum online to learn more: http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org8-1.htm

The Legacy Series at the Battleship North Carolina: Armored Cruiser North Carolina and the Great War

Battleship North Carolina #1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC, United States

In June the Battleship North Carolina launches the annual 2nd Saturday series, part of the statewide NC Department of Cultural Resources programming. Enjoy their 2nd year of the Legacy Series: "Armored Cruiser North Carolina and the Great War."  The auditorium will be filled. The second US ship named North Carolina, the ACR12 made naval aviation history

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Battleship 101 at the Battleship North Carolina

Battleship North Carolina #1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC, United States

In June the Battleship launches the annual 2nd Saturday series, part of the statewide NC Department of Cultural Resources programming. During Battleship 101 visitors may enjoy talking to volunteers stationed throughout the ship ready to discuss daily shipboard life including gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley and engineering areas. The event presents a family friendly opportunity to

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Battleship North Carolina: The Legacy Series – Under the Sea with Submarine USS North Carolina

Battleship North Carolina #1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC, United States

In July, the Battleship continues with the 2nd Saturday series, part of the statewide North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources programming. The Legacy Series continues as they go Under the Sea with Submarine USS North Carolina. Join them in the Battleship Visitor Center as they welcome our special guests, four young men who served aboard

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Battleship 101 at the Battleship North Carolina

Battleship North Carolina #1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC, United States

In July, the Battleship continues with the 2nd Saturday series, part of the statewide North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources programming. During Battleship 101 visitors may enjoy talking to volunteers stationed throughout the ship ready to discuss daily shipboard life including gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley and engineering areas. The event presents a family friendly opportunity

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Lecture – Richard Byrd: Antarctic Explorer

Richard Byrd Library 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA, United States

National Science Foundation veteran and historian Guy Guthridge will take you inside the exploits of the Richard Byrd Library's namesake, aviator and explorer Richard Byrd and his lasting impact on Antarctic research today. Open to guests 14 and older. Reservations required, please call the library at 703-451-8055 or register online at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/

The Legacy Series: Blue and Gray North Carolinas at the Battleship North Carolina

Battleship North Carolina #1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC, United States

The Battleship’s Legacy Series as part of the 2nd Saturday programs continues in the month of August. Carolina Living History Guild members will set up displays that highlight the history of the USS North Carolina and the CSS North Carolina during the American Civil War. Displays will include steam engineering, ironclad ship construction, navigation, small

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