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
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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