Battle of Hampton Roads Commemoration
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On March 8, 1862, the CSS Virginia entered the waters of Hampton Roads and destroyed the USS Cumberland and the USS Congress in a battle that showed the supremacy of iron over wood. The following day the Union ironclad Monitor met the Virginia in a battle, which, though fought to a draw, changed the very nature of naval warfare not only in America, but worldwide. One hundred and fifty-four years later, on March 4 & 5, 2017, The Mariners’ Museum will commemorate the two-day Battle of Hampton Roads. Experience Living History encampments and demonstrations Enjoy family programs and games, including Ironclad BattleQuest, a fun, interactive family adventure game Engage in educational lectures from historians and experts in the field Meet Abraham Lincoln
100 Museum Dr, Newport News, VA 23606, USA
On March 8, 1862, the CSS Virginia entered the waters of Hampton Roads and destroyed the USS Cumberland and the USS Congress in a battle that showed the supremacy of iron over wood. The following day the Union ironclad Monitor met the Virginia in a battle, which, though fought to a draw, changed the very nature of naval warfare not only in America, but worldwide. One hundred and fifty-four years later, on March 4 & 5, 2017, The Mariners’ Museum will commemorate the two-day Battle of Hampton Roads.
- Experience Living History encampments and demonstrations
- Enjoy family programs and games, including Ironclad BattleQuest, a fun, interactive family adventure game
- Engage in educational lectures from historians and experts in the field
- Meet Abraham Lincoln