MILITARY

Battleship Wisconsin Topside Tours

Presented by USS Wisconsin (BB-64) at USS Wisconsin (BB-64)

February 1, 2011 - Ongoing

Ages 8 and up. Explore previously sealed off areas of the Battleship during this fascinating guided tour. Includes the Administration area, radio room, main deck enlisted berthing, captain's cabin and sleeping quarters, flag bridge, navigation bridge and combat engagement center.

This tour involves climbing up to 4 decks and entering small spaces. Participants must be physically fit and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Black Pride at Sea: Men of the USS Mason

Presented by Nauticus at Nauticus

January 31, 2011 - Ongoing

Black Pride at Sea: Men of the USS Mason, developed by local weekly The New Journal and Guide has opened on Nauticus' first floor. Black Pride at Sea chronicles the career of the USS Mason, the first U.S. Navy ship to employ black sailors in every enlisted rating including radiomen, quartermasters and signalmen. This exhibit features pages in history from 1944 written by Journal and Guide war correspondent Thomas W. Young chronicling the ship's maiden voyage. The pioneering...

Civil War 150th Lecture Series - The Ironclad Life on the James

Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum

August 11, 2012

She had a cranky engine, a gouty captain, and a small barnyard on deck. Temperatures inside the USS Monitor vessel soared to 160 degrees at times and only one man on board thought to bring mosquito netting with him, and he wasn’t sharing. Find out the untold stories of the Monitor’s time on the James River.



For more information, please contact Anna Holloway at aholloway@MarinersMuseum.org or (757) 591-7740.

For Those in Uniform Who Have Served

Presented by USS Wisconsin (BB-64) at USS Wisconsin (BB-64)

February 1, 2011 - Ongoing

Located in the entry of the Wisconsin Wardroom, this changing exhibit pays tribute to the armed forces, with the initial focus on Senator John W. Warner, who was instrumental in bringing the battleship Wisconsin to Norfolk. The exhibit includes memorabilia and photos from his Navy career.

Forward for Freedom

Presented by Nauticus at Nauticus

February 1, 2011 - Ongoing

This six minute dramatic film shown inside Nauticus' new introductory theater brings the Battleship Wisconsin to life through stories and commentary from those who served aboard her.

Guns, Sweat, and Gears: Anatomy of a Battleship

Presented by USS Wisconsin (BB-64) at USS Wisconsin (BB-64)

February 1, 2011 - Ongoing

Relive the past as you explore enormous gun devices, tools and personal mementos from Norfolk's own Battleship Wisconsin. This exhibit includes a 2,400 pound military analog computer, a 12-foot long optical range finder, WWII racks (bunks), galley equipment, shell sleds and cradles for moving the Wisconsin's 16 inch gun ammunition, a 48-star U.S. flag, and dozens of never-before-seen archival images.

Lecture Series: Bolinao 52- Film Screening with Director Duc Nguyen

Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum

July 11, 2012

Following the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, millions of refugees took the perilous escape across the South China Sea to find freedom. Many died of drowning or starvation and thirst. Others were lost at sea while some were pillaged by pirates.

In conjunction with The Mariner’s Museum’s Abandon Ship exhibition, Director Duc Nguyen, a Vietnamese Boat survivor himself, will screen and discuss his film Bolinao 52. The film follows Tung Trinh, who boarded a crowded...

More Than Meets The Eye

Presented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum

March 26, 2011-August 31, 2012

Maps fascinate many people because of the ability of those ancient documents to reveal stories about the past. Maps serve a variety of practical purposes — to document new discoveries, to facilitate travel, to claim land and to record military activity. As scientific and authoritative documents, maps imparted a perception of power and control over the environment. They also served as important tools for swaying public opinion when their creators carefully considered what information to...

Reopening for Tours & Shopping

Presented by Bacon's Castle at Bacon's Castle

March 2-November 25, 2012

The Castle is scheduled to reopen for public tours beginning Friday, March 2nd, 2012. The Castle will be open for shopping and tours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Hours-of-Days will vary and are TBD. Between now and March 2nd, we invite you to enjoy the grounds and picnic tables. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

The Castle's house and grounds showcases historic architecture, agriculture, landscaping and the history of Virginia beginning in 1665 when Arthur Allen built his...

Swingtime Salute, An On-Deck Revue

Presented by Virginia Stage Company and Nauticus

May 31-July 8, 2012

For six weeks this summer, Swingtime Salute, An On-Deck Revue will re-create a touring variety show on deck of the Battleship Wisconsin in an evening of star-lit entertainment. Produced by Nauticus and Virginia Stage Company (VSC), the show will “entertain the troops” with singers, dancers and a side helping of all the excitement and adventure you’d expect aboard a warship at sea. Dashing sailors and dishy dames, accompanied by a live, on-stage band, expertly belt out the era’s popular...