Saturday, August 6, 2022

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • The Mariners’ Museum and Park

All activities are included with $1 admission.Free for Mariners’ Museum Members.

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of USSMonitor’s Turret Recovery

On August 5, 2002, the turret of USSMonitorbroke from the water and emerged into daylight for the first time in 140 years.This year, we are excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this incredible achievement andthose who set the groundwork to make it possible.

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Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day that includes:

➤In-gallery Activities:

•A special scavenger huntexploring the USSMonitor中心和所有的动人故事. Walk through the galleries and engage with The Mariners’ team!

•What’s in my cannon?
Mariners of all ages are invited to participate in a STEM-based archaeological dig using replicas of cannons found at USSMonitor‘s wreck site. Learn to build a tool to dig out the cannon’s concretion (also known as a thick, sandy build-up), and uncover what artifacts may be inside.

•NOAA
Join representatives from NOAA’s Monitor National Marine Sanctuary as they share a spectacular dive of the iconic USSMonitor! Using a virtual headset, NOAA will take you 240 feet below the waves to exploreMonitorand swim with the marine life that now call the shipwreck home!

➤讲座:

The Race to SaveMonitor

Presented by: John Broadwater, former superintendent, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary

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Two Decades Conserving an Ironclad: An Overview of the Conservation of USSMonitor
Presenter: Will Hoffman, director of conservation and chief conservator

Time: TBA
Location: TBA

Will Hoffmanwill talk about the efforts undertaken to maintain the iconic Civil War ironclad in the past two decades. With the arrival ofMonitor’s turret in 2002, the Museum currently houses more than 210 tons of archaeological material. This lecture offers an overview of theMonitorconservation efforts to date, including the establishment of the USSMonitorCenter and Batten Conservation Complex.

Learn about the treatment of several high-profile objects as well as future conservation steps.

Make sure to complement your visit with lunch at Mariners’ Café!