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For the Little Skippers! Shells and Sweethearts

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

Families with children 5-12 are invited to join U.S. Navy Museum staff as they explain the history of the popular and unique art form, Sailor Valentines. Participants will then make their own Sailor Valentine to take home. For more information on the National Museum of the United States Navy: http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org8-1.htm