African American Diversity Concerts – free, live performances by the U.S. Navy Band held at the United States Navy Memorial in honor of Black History Month. The first performance, on Friday, February 17, will feature the Brass Quartet with guest soloist Musician 1st Class Cory Parker in a concert that tells the story of the
As part of the United States Navy Memorial’s Authors on Deck book lecture series, historian and award-winning author George C. Daughan will present his latest work, 1812: The Navy’s War (Basic Books; October 4, 2011). Guests are invited to learn about the often-overlooked history of what has been called our Second War of Independence. Encompassing
Please join the American Revolution Round Table of the District of Columbia (ARRT-DC) for their 7 March 2012 meeting. The program will be presented by ARRT-DC member Christian M. McBurney, author of The Rhode Island Campaign: The First French and American Operation of the Revolutionary War, published in September 2011 by Westholme. It is one of the
Experience the War of 1812 In the words of those who were there. Francis Scott Key and other figures from the past spring to life to honor the heroes, both sung and unsung, who endured our young nation’s struggle with Great Britain. Using stage effects from an earlier time, New Old Theater has devised a
At this conference, new researchers are invited to present their research in a supportive and friendly environment. It is held in March each year, and the location moves around Britain and is hosted by a variety of universities and museums. Please visit the British Commission for Maritime History website to submit a paper or learn
Featuring Award–Winning Authors Harold Holzer and Craig Symonds The Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, VA, along with its partners at NOAA’s Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, The Museum of the Confederacy, and the Hampton Roads Naval Museum are soliciting panels and poster sessions for the Civil War Navy Conference held during the 10th annual Battle of
Experience the War of 1812 In the words of those who were there. Francis Scott Key and other figures from the past spring to life to honor the heroes, both sung and unsung, who endured our young nation’s struggle with Great Britain. Using stage effects from an earlier time, New Old Theater has devised a
Naval Criminal Investigative Services: What happens when a crime is committed in the Navy? Students will learn how NCIS uncovers evidence and fingerprints suspects.Participating families will be turned into "investigative teams" to solve a "crime" in the museum! Museum Staff can no longer accept RSVPs for Home School at the Museum during the week of
Elliot Carlson's biography of Capt. Joe Rochefort is the first book written about the officer who headed the U.S. Navy's decrypt unit at Pearl Harbor and broke the Japanese Navy's code before the Battle of Midway. A book singing follows the program. Please visit the National Archives website for more information.
A lecture by Dr Helen Doe, University of Exeter 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
Naval Criminal Investigative Services: What happens when a crime is committed in the Navy? Students will learn how NCIS uncovers evidence and fingerprints suspects.Participating families will be turned into “investigative teams” to solve a “crime” in the museum! Museum Staff can no longer accept RSVPs for Home School at the Museum during the week of
A lecture by Ari Hoogenboom (Brooklyn College/ CUNY Graduate Center) Visit the New York Military Affairs Symposium website for more information.
Calling all Navy engineering enthusiasts! Join the Battleship North Carolina on March 17, 2012 from Noon until 5:30 pm for an in-depth program on the Battleship's power plant. Learn in detail about the ship's eight Babcock & Wilcox boilers, four sets of General Electric turbines and reduction gears, steam and diesel powered service turbo generators,
The SHFG annual conference and meeting showcases new scholarship on federal history and the activities of federal history programs in a wide variety of venues. We welcome federal history professionals, non-federal professionals and historians, and students. The program includes the Roger R. Trask Lecture by a distinguished member of the federal history community, a luncheon,
Robert Gillette (The Virginia Plan) and Elliot Carlson (Joe Rochefot's War) discuss the special roles that William B. Thalhimer and Joe Rochefort played in World War II. Please visit the Virginia Festival of the Book website for more information.
This new program is designed to bring "bitesized" 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 National Museum of the U.S. Navy In March's Block 39 Thursday, Combat Art, participants will learn
Did either side win the War of 1812? Or was it merely a stalemate, or, worse, a senseless waste of life? Noted historian Rear Admiral Joseph F. Callo explores the facts, strategic issues, and relevant history to get past the tired debate about who won and who lost—and to present a new appreciation of the
In recognition of National Medal of Honor Day, Arlington National Cemetery announces a special guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery focusing on Medal of Honor recipients buried at Arlington, as well as the history of the Medal of Honor. Tom Sherlock, Arlington National Cemetery historian, and Timothy Frank, a historian with the Naval History
Naval Criminal Investigative Services: What happens when a crime is committed in the Navy? Students will learn how NCIS uncovers evidence and fingerprints suspects.Participating families will be turned into "investigative teams" to solve a "crime" in the museum! Museum Staff can no longer accept RSVPs for Home School at the Museum during the week of
Naval Criminal Investigative Services: What happens when a crime is committed in the Navy? Students will learn how NCIS uncovers evidence and fingerprints suspects.Participating families will be turned into “investigative teams” to solve a “crime” in the museum! Museum Staff can no longer accept RSVPs for Home School at the Museum during the week of
\Women’s Diversity Concert – free, live performance by the U.S. Navy Band held at the United States Navy Memorial in honor of Women’s History Month. The concert, featuring MU1 Shana Sullivan and the Cruisers, will tell the story of women’s growing role in the U.S. Navy through a musical performance accompanied by videos, photography and
Program and live webcast with Jim Bresnahan, Elliot Carlson, John Lundstrom, Jon Parshall Please visit the Pritzker Military Library website to register.
Book Signing with John Gordon, author of Fighting for MacArthur: The Navy and Marine Corps' Desperate Defense of the Philippines. Visit the Marine Corps Association and Foundation website for more information.
Families are invited to join the National Museum of the U.S. Navy staff as they explain the history of "target kites," an innovative method of target practice during World War II. After a short tour of the museum, children can design their own target kites in the Museum Education Center to take home! Please visit