Behind the Scenes of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA For the explorer at heart, bring a friend and join the Battleship North Carolina for a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of un-restored areas of the Battleship. The four-hour tour consists of small groups with guides. Guests explore the bow (officers' country and boatswain locker), third deck (Radio II,
Behind the Scenes of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA For the explorer at heart, bring a friend and join the Battleship North Carolina for a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of un-restored areas of the Battleship. The four-hour tour consists of small groups with guides. Guests explore the bow (officers' country and boatswain locker), third deck (Radio II,
Join the Surface Navy Association for our 25th National Symposium, January 15-17, 2013. This symposium brings together military, government and industry to highlight our Surface Navy Warriors currently serving, those that have served, and those that will serve in the future. Learn more and register here: http://www.navysna.org/2013Symposium/Index.htm
With author Thomas Boghardt The definitive account of Germany’s plot to keep the U.S. out of the European war by helping Mexico re-conquer the American southwest, and the British counter-intelligence coup that brought the startling news to the American public. For more information on the National Museum of the United States Navy: http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org8-1.htm
Why does sound travel faster underwater? Students will explore the nature of sound waves and how the U.S. Navy uses sound, especially underneath the water. Then students will participate in hands on activities dealing with sound waves. Home School at the Museum is currently full, to be placed on the waitlist, please call: (202) 433-4995
Why does sound travel faster underwater? Students will explore the nature of sound waves and how the U.S. Navy uses sound, especially underneath the water. Then students will participate in hands on activities dealing with sound waves. Home School at the Museum is currently full, to be placed on the waitlist, please call: (202) 433-4995
Why does sound travel faster underwater? Students will explore the nature of sound waves and how the U.S. Navy uses sound, especially underneath the water. Then students will participate in hands on activities dealing with sound waves. Home School at the Museum is currently full, to be placed on the waitlist, please call: (202) 433-4995
Coffee is at 10:30 AM. Presentation begins at 11:00 AM. January 2013 marks 115 years since the battleship Maine was sent to Havana, its sinking the following month leading to the Spanish-American War. The standard explanation was that the ship was sent to Cuba to protect American lives and property. Walt Johanson explores other factors long
Why does sound travel faster underwater? Students will explore the nature of sound waves and how the U.S. Navy uses sound, especially underneath the water. Then students will participate in hands on activities dealing with sound waves. Home School at the Museum is currently full, to be placed on the waitlist, please call: (202) 433-4995
As part of the United States Navy Memorial’s “Authors on Deck” book lecture series, author Christopher Bell will present his latest work, Churchill and Sea Power (Oxford University Press, 2012). Bell addresses a surprisingly neglected aspect of Winston Churchill's career: his attitude to sea power. Churchill's relationship to the Royal Navy was closer and more
Join the Hampton Roads Naval Museum for the second annual Brick by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding program! Make your ship in advance to enter the contest. All ships must be registered at Hampton Roads Naval Museum between 10am and 2pm on February 2. Visit the Hampton Roads Naval Museum website to learn more: http://www.history.navy.mil/museums/hrnm/index.html