160th Anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads

Spend an action-packed day with us as we commemorate the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads, where the clash between iron and wood changed naval warfare forever! 💣 Fun, interactive activities: “What’s in My Cannon?” a STEM activity with the Education team; challenging scavenger hunts for adults and kids 💭 Meet our Conservation and Education teams: hear more than the epic battle; learn the inspiring stories of Monitor ⚓ Lectures Presenter: John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center First Clash between Ironclads: Monitor vs. Virginia • 11 a.m. Presenter: Will Hoffman, Director of Conservation and Chief Curator An Overview of the Conservation of USS Monitor • 1 p.m. ✍ Book signing with JVQ at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.