Battle of Hampton Roads Commemoration Day
Saturday, March 7, 2026 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. • The Mariners’ Museum and Park Free for Members • Included in $1 Admission Dive into history as we partner with the NOAA Monitor National Marine Sanctuary to commemorate the Battle of Hampton Roads. Meet our Mariners’ Team and NOAA representatives during this action-packed day of engaging, educational, […]
USS Monitor Legacy Program: Drewry’s Bluff Aftermath
Presenter: John V. Quarstein Director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center About the lecture: USS Monitor did not play a significant role during the Battle of Drewry’s Bluff. Once considered the ‘little ship that saved the nation”, it was unable to effectively shell the Confederate fort. Consequently, after the fight, Monitor’s commander, Lt. William Jeffers wrote a critical report detailing many […]