At The Mariners Museum & Park

Weekend commemorates 154 years since Battle of the Ironclads

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 5 & 6, 2016, The Mariners’ Museum will commemorate the two-day Battle of Hampton Roads with a weekend of family fun.

On Saturday & Sunday, with Museum admission, visitors can:

• 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

Again this year, visitors can go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the USSMonitor Center Wet Lab at a special discounted rate of $10/person in addition to Museum admission. Guided tours will be offered at select times throughout the weekend with a limit of 15 people per tour. Tickets can be purchased at the admissions desk during the weekend.

New this year! Don't miss Friday night's inaugural Sip and Sculpt event, where guests will enjoy refreshments while creating their own mold to be used for the iron pours later in the weekend! 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Registration is required.

History Bites

Saturday, March 5, 2016, Main Lobby @6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Awards Presentations will begin at 8 p.m.