In 2012, Operation Sail will once again bring the glory of tall ships to the American seaboard to celebrate the bicentennial of our nation anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner. The battle between the USS Chesapeake and the HMS Shannon took place outside of Boston Harbor on June 1, 1813. Almost fifteen minutes after the battle ensued,
The Organizing Committee of the International Maritime Economic History Association is pleased to inform you that the 6th International Congress of Maritime History will be hosted by Ghent University at Het Pand, an old Dominican monastery located in the heart of the city. We will travel to Antwerp for one day to hold part of
4th of July Fireworks and Festivities The Battleship North Carolina, U.S. Cellular and the City of Wilmington present the 2012, 16th Annual Battleship Blast Fireworks show sponsored by WECT TV-6 and 102.7 WGNI on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Starting at 5:00 the 4th of July Riverfront Celebration will begin in downtown Wilmington as the Street Fair
In 2012, Operation Sail will once again bring the glory of tall ships to the American seaboard to celebrate the bicentennial of our nation anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner. From August 9-12, 1814, British fleets attacked Stonington. Led by Sir Thomas Hardy, they destroyed many buildings but ultimately only caused a few casualties. If you go
The Navy has partnered with the non-profit 501 (c)(3) Naval Historical Foundation to design and fabricate state-of-the-art exhibits telling the story of the Navy’s role in achieving a peaceful outcome in the Cold War. For a virtual tour of the exhibit, visit www.usnavymuseum.org. The exhibit recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of the brave men and
As part of the United States Navy Memorial’s Authors on Deck book lecture series, historian and author Stanley Weintraub will present his latest work, Final Victory: FDR’s Remarkable WWII Presidential Campaign (Perseus Books; July 1, 2012). Following his presentation, Weintraub will be available for a Q&A session and book signing. In Final Victory, Stanley Weintraub
2nd Saturdays Programs: Battleship 101 Battleship 101 visitors engage with ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship as they create dialogue on specific subjects relative to daily shipboard life including gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley and engineering areas. A unique opportunity to talk one on one of what life was like aboard a WWII Battleship in the
This July, the Legacy Series continues as they go Under the Sea with Submarine USS North Carolina. Discover life aboard U.S. Navy submarines at the Battleship North Carolina in the Visitors Center. Area submarine veterans will bring “show and tell items” and video to engage visitors about different eras of submarine development, technologies, equipment, mission, and
Award-winning author William H. White takes a look at policies and strategies imposed on America's miniscule navy during the War of 1812 and how the role of the US Navy changed during the course of the war. He will examine a few of the more significant engagements of the war and explore the impact they
As part of the United States Navy Memorial’s Authors on Deck book lecture series, author William F. Althoff will present his latest work, Arctic Mission: 90 North by Airship and Submarine (Naval Institute Press; December 15, 2011). Arctic Mission is a historical volume that explores the U.S. Navy’s major Arctic engagements in 1958, following a
Step into the shoes of an inspector in-training on this Yard-wide adventure! Follow clues through the Yard to uncover its hidden treasures. Search for industrial cranes, street lamps powered by wind and the sun, and much, much more on this hands-on guided Yard-wide family tour! Appropriate for children ages 6 to 13 and their parents.
The Navy has partnered with the non-profit 501 (c)(3) Naval Historical Foundation to design and fabricate state-of-the-art exhibits telling the story of the Navy’s role in achieving a peaceful outcome in the Cold War. For a virtual tour of the exhibit, visit www.usnavymuseum.org. The exhibit recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of the brave men and
Footsteps of Heroes: Civil War Walking Tour of Newburyport The Sesquicentennial of the Civil War commemoration continues: In honor of Yankee Homecoming~ Newburyport and the Civil War author, William Hallett and with his wife Elizabeth, invite you to join them. The 90 minutes walking tour features sites and stories of Newburyport’s Civil War history including
Please visit the USS Forrestal website for more information.
Author on Deck Presentation and Book Signing As part of the United States Navy Memorial’s Authors on Deck book lecture series and in celebration of the U.S. Coast Guard’s 222nd Birthday, author Thomas P. Ostrom will present The United States Coast Guard and National Defense (McFarland; October 10, 2011). Following his presentation, Ostrom will be
A Celebration Hosted by the National Capitol Commandery of the Naval Order of the United States Featuring Commander Gary Thomas, USCG (Ret) Executive Director, Foundation for Coast Guard History An informal No-Host “Cutterman’s Call” will be held immediately following the presentation on the 17th floor at the Vantage Point After Lounge, which offers a stunning
Footsteps of Heroes: Civil War Walking Tour of Newburyport The Sesquicentennial of the Civil War commemoration continues: In honor of Yankee Homecoming~ Newburyport and the Civil War author, William Hallett and with his wife Elizabeth, invite you to join them. The 90 minutes walking tour features sites and stories of Newburyport’s Civil War history including