Conference Theme: By the Dawn’s Early Light: Forging Identity, Securing Freedom, and Overcoming Conflict The year 2012 marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812, which makes Baltimore the ideal location for this year’s conference. The Battle of Baltimore was one of the most significant turning points in the war. American forces successfully repulsed a
A Credible Force in Uncertain Times Join the Surface Navy Association for their 24th National Symposium, January 10-12, 2012. This symposium brings together military, government and industry to highlight our Surface Navy Warriors currently serving in the past and future. Currently highlighted topics and panels are as follows: Innovation in Uncertain Times Updating the Surface
December 2011 marked the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln’s creation of the Medal of Honor. Medal of Honor recipients Harvey C. “Barney” Barnum, Jr., Brian Thacker, and others engage in discussion moderated by Gen. Nicholas B. Kehoe, president of the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. A book signing of Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor
A lecture by Ms Vicki Woodman, University of Portsmouth These seminars are a new venture for the National Museum of the Royal Navy. New and established scholars will present their latest academic research, analysis and opinions on their areas of expertise. All seminars will take place in the Princess Royal Gallery, NMRN Portsmouth and are
For the explorer at heart, bring a friend along for a behind the scenes tour of unrestored areas of the Battleship North Carolina on Saturday, January 14, 2012. The four-hour tour consists of small groups with guides. Guests explore the bow (officers' country and boatswain locker), third deck (Radio II, brig, after gyro, storage rooms, ammunition
It doesn’t get more powerful than this. If Washington is all about who you know, then this is where you need to be. Get introduced to the decision-makers, Navy officials, and the Hill’s most important people, including senators, members of the HASC, and members of the SASC. The reception provides the perfect setting for business
John R. Satterfield, author of Saving Big Ben: The USS Franklin and Father Joseph T. O'Callahan to speak at Naval War College. Father Joseph T. O'Callahan was the first military chaplain to receive the Medal of Honor. An unlikely war hero, the bespectacled math professor who became the U.S. Navy's first Jesuit chaplain, served in
This new program at the National Museum of the United States Navy is designed to bring “bite sized” pieces of naval history and heritage to the enlisted community. Each month’s program will focus on a different topic in naval history through gallery talks and examination of artifacts in the Navy Museum (without lectures or Power Point!)
Matthew T. Eng of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum will be discussing the overall scope of the Civil War Navy Sesquicentennial and its role in the ongoing narrative of memory during the war. Please visit the Ashantilly Center website for more information.
Designing a building to scale: In January, students will discover what it takes to design a building and the interior space to scale. After making their own ruler, students will be challenged to design their own museum blueprint using the correct scale. Bridge Testing: For those who made balsa wood bridges at our December program,
“America’s Military at the Crossroads: What’s Out and What’s In for 2012 and Beyond?” Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, West 2012 is the largest event on the West Coast for communications, electronics, intelligence, information systems, imaging, military weapon systems, aviation, shipbuilding, and more. Registration is FREE for panel sessions and exhibits.
Designing a building to scale: In January, students will discover what it takes to design a building and the interior space to scale. After making their own ruler, students will be challenged to design their own museum blueprint using the correct scale. Bridge Testing: For those who made balsa wood bridges at our December program,
Designing a building to scale: In January, students will discover what it takes to design a building and the interior space to scale. After making their own ruler, students will be challenged to design their own museum blueprint using the correct scale. Bridge Testing: For those who made balsa wood bridges at our December program,
Designing a building to scale: In January, students will discover what it takes to design a building and the interior space to scale. After making their own ruler, students will be challenged to design their own museum blueprint using the correct scale. Bridge Testing: For those who made balsa wood bridges at our December program,
“A National Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Sesquicentennial Signature Event” SATURDAY - JANUARY 28, 2012 HISTORY FAIR - CAPITAL ONE BANK - 807 Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222 CONCERT - WINE AND CHEESE - CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION - 127 Kent St., Brooklyn, NY 11222 SUNDAY - JANUARY 29, 2012 MEMORIAL SERVICE/COFFEE/CAKE
Join author and historian Richard Zacks for a presentation featuring his real-life thriller The Pirate Coast, the true story of William Eaton and his secret mission to overthrow the government of Tripoli in an attempt to stop the legendary Barbary Pirates of North Africa from hijacking American ships. The operation was sanctioned by President Thomas
Families are invited to the U.S. Navy Museum to discover why the Battle of Hampton Roads single-handedly changed U.S. naval and world history for ever. After a short tour of the U.S. Navy Museum Civil War exhibit, children will be able to make a model USS Monitor and create a Civil War newspaper. Driving directions
Bruce Smith, director of the National Civil War Naval Museum in Port Columbus, will talk about Georgia’s role in the Confederate Navy. Please visit the Ashantilly Center website for more information.
Building with LEGOs is a celebrated pastime where enthusiasts of all ages collect and create miniature models. In the spirit of creativity, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum is holding a FREE program about building ships with LEGOs on Saturday, February 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum wants guests to