Chesapeake Bay

📸 Turner Lecture Series Presents Paul & Mary Almany 📸
Adventure, Photography, and Stories from Alaska

Join us for an inspiring afternoon at the Deltaville Maritime Museum as the Turner Lecture Series welcomes Paul Almany and Mary Almany for a special photographic presentation.

This dynamic husband-and-wife team will share stunning images and unforgettable stories from their time in Alaska, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their adventures and creative process.

🎉 What to Expect:

• 📷 A breathtaking photographic program from Alaska

• 🌍 Stories of travel, exploration, and discovery

• 🎤 Engaging discussion with passionate presenters

• 🤝 A chance to connect with fellow maritime and photography enthusiasts

• ⚓ Support for your local maritime museum

✨ About the Turner Lecture Series
This popular series brings expert speakers to Deltaville to explore topics in maritime history, conservation, exploration, and more. Each program offers a fun and meaningful way to learn something new.

📅 Event Details:

• Date: February 22, 2026

• Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Location: 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville, VA

Don’t miss this chance to travel to Alaska through incredible photography and storytelling—right here in Deltaville!

⚓ Battle of Hampton Roads Commemoration Day 🌊
Explore the Past. Discover the Future.

Dive into naval history and innovation at this exciting, family-friendly event celebrating the legendary Battle of Hampton Roads! Join us at The Mariners’ Museum and Park as we partner with the NOAA Monitor National Marine Sanctuary for a full day of hands-on learning, discovery, and fun.

🎉 Event Highlights:

• 📡 Sonar Reveal – Be among the first to see high-resolution sonar images of the USS Monitor shipwreck

• 🗺️ Life-Size Floor Game – Use mapping and sonar technology to “reach” the Monitor

• 🥽 Virtual Shipwreck Swim – Explore the wreck with a Monitor 360 headset

• 🎤 Expert Lectures – Learn about the Monitor’s history, discovery, and recovery

• ⚙️ STEM & Innovation Activities – Discover how science and technology bring history to life

📅 Event Details:

• Date: March 7, 2026

• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Location: 100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA 23606

🎟️ Admission:
Included with $1 General Admission
Tickets available in person or online in advance

Bring the whole family and experience the story of America’s most famous naval battle like never before!

📖 Turner Lecture Series Presents Larry Chowning 📸
Previewing “Chesapeake Bay Folklife”

Join us for a special afternoon at the Deltaville Maritime Museum as the Turner Lecture Series welcomes Larry Chowning for an exciting preview of his upcoming photo book, Chesapeake Bay Folklife, debuting in August 2026.

Through powerful images and stories, Larry will explore the people, traditions, and working life of the Chesapeake Bay—capturing its enduring spirit and cultural heritage.

🎉 What to Expect:

• 📷 A first look at Chesapeake Bay Folklife

• 🌊 Stories of Bay communities and traditions

• 🎤 An engaging presentation and discussion

• 🤝 Connect with fellow history and photography enthusiasts

• ⚓ Support your local maritime museum

✨ About the Turner Lecture Series
This popular series brings expert speakers to Deltaville to share insights on maritime history, conservation, exploration, and regional culture—making learning both fun and meaningful.

📅 Event Details:

• Date: February 22, 2026

• Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Location: 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville, VA

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the Chesapeake through the lens of one of its storytellers—before the book hits the shelves!

🐰 Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Pictures with the Easter Bunny 🥚🌸
Springtime Fun for the Whole Family!

Hop on over for a joyful afternoon of Easter fun at the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park! Join us for our Annual FREE Easter Egg Hunt & Pictures with the Easter Bunny—a favorite spring tradition for kids and families.

🎉 Event Highlights:

• 🥚 Easter Egg Hunt – Hunt for colorful eggs and surprises

• 📸 Free Photos with the Easter Bunny – Capture a sweet holiday memory

• 🎯 Fun & Games – Activities for kids of all ages

• 🎨 Children’s Activities – Hands-on springtime fun

• 💖 Always Free – No cost to attend

📅 Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026

• Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Location: 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville, VA

Bring your baskets, your smiles, and your spring spirit—this is one Easter celebration you won’t want to miss! 🌷🐣

⚓ USS Monitor Legacy Program: DuPont’s Ironclad Attack 🔥
When Ironclads Met Charleston’s Defenses

Step into a pivotal Civil War naval battle with this compelling lecture led by John V. Quarstein, Director Emeritus of the USS Monitor Center. Discover the dramatic story of Samuel Francis DuPont and his bold, but ultimately unsuccessful, ironclad assault on Charleston.

Join us online or in person at The Mariners’ Museum and Park for an in-depth look at strategy, innovation, and the realities of naval warfare.

🎉 Program Highlights:

• ⚔️ The Union Navy’s daring plan to capture Charleston

• 🏰 Powerful Confederate defenses at Fort Sumter and Battery Wagner

• 🚢 The clash of ironclads under heavy fire

• 💥 The sinking of the USS Keokuk

• 📚 Why the Navy failed to take Charleston by sea

📅 Event Details:

• Date: Friday, April 10

• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

• Location: Online or 100 Museum Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

Don’t miss this fascinating look at one of the Civil War’s most intense naval encounters!

Rebels & Redcoats: A Southern Maryland Revolutionary War Family Event 🏕️
Step Back in Time. Experience the Revolution!

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly celebration of the American War for Independence as it unfolded in St. Mary’s County. Explore history where it happened—at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and on nearby St. George Island, site of Maryland’s only Revolutionary War battle.

🎉 Event Highlights:

• 🏕️ Reenactors & Period Encampment – Walk through an 18th-century military camp

• 🎯 Military Demonstrations – Watch drills and learn colonial tactics

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids & Family Activities – Hands-on fun for all ages

• 🖼️ Historic Exhibits & Displays – Discover local Revolutionary War stories

• 🎶 Military Music & Programs – Hear the sounds of the era

• 🚚 Food Trucks – Enjoy tasty bites all day

✨ Don’t Miss!
Experience daily life as a Maryland Revolutionary War soldier. Visit their tents, see what they wore and carried, join a rifle drill, and learn how militia members trained and lived—part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.

📅 Event Details:

• Dates: April 11–12, 2026

• Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Location: 44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point, MD 20674

Bring the whole family and relive the sights, sounds, and spirit of America’s fight for independence! 

🎨 KidzArt at TAG 🖌️
Create • Explore • Have Fun!

Bring your young artists to KidzArt at TAG—a free, hands-on art program where creativity comes alive! Held during the lively Tappahannock Farmers Market, this monthly event invites kids and families to make, imagine, and explore together.

Hosted at the TAG – Tappahannock Art Gallery, TAG member artists lead fun, guided craft activities in a welcoming gallery setting.

✨ What to Expect:

• 🎨 Free, guided art activities for kids

• 🖍️ All supplies provided

• 💸 No cost to attend

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Parents encouraged to join in

• 🌟 New creative projects each month

📅 When:
Third Saturday of each month
April through October

🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 200 Prince Street, Tappahannock, VA 22560

Stop by during the Farmers Market, get creative, and make art memories together at TAG! 🌈

🎨 Kidz Art! 🖌️
Creative fun for kids and families

Let your child’s creativity shine at Kidz Art!—a hands-on art program designed just for kids. TAG invites young artists (and their parents!) to enjoy guided art activities in a welcoming, creative space.

✨ What to Expect:

• 🎨 Guided Art Activities for Kids

• 🖍️ All Supplies Provided – Just bring your imagination!

• 💸 Free to Attend

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Parents Encouraged to Participate

🗓️ Dates:

• Saturday, April 18

• Saturday, June 20

• Saturday, July 18

• Saturday, August 15

• Saturday, September 19

• Saturday, October 17

🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 200 Prince Street, Tappahannock, VA 22560

Bring the kids, get creative, and make art together—it’s colorful, messy, and fun! 🌈

⚓ US Sailing International Safety at Sea Course 🌊
Be Prepared. Be Confident. Be Safe Offshore.

🗓️ Event Details:

• 📅 Date: April 18, 2026

• 🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍 Locations:

• 🏛️ Check-in & Select Hands-On Sessions:
  The Mariners’ Museum and Park
  100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA

• 🏊 In-the-Water Training:
  Brittingham-Midtown Aquatic Center (transportation provided)
  570 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News, VA

This hands-on training is the second part in a two-part course that will prepare you for survival offshore in demanding situations and emergencies. What you learn in this course may save your life and the lives of others in an emergency. We encourage you to give the course the effort and time it deserves.

The course is taught by experienced lifelong sailors and is designed for sailors of all types and levels — cruisers, racers, novices, and experts. The subject matter reflects the accumulated knowledge and lessons learned by the worldwide sailing community.

The course has two parts. The first part is the Online Offshore Safety at Sea Course that will provide you with an excellent level of knowledge and is the starting point for the second part of the course. You must complete the Online Safety at Sea Offshore Course before taking this hands-on course.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• 📘 Lessons Learned & Updates – Insights from recent incidents and key safety requirements

• 🔧 Damage Control – Techniques and equipment for managing onboard emergencies

• 🔥 Firefighting – Fire prevention and response at sea

• 🚨 Emergency Signaling (Flares) – Hands-on practice with signaling pyrotechnics

• 🛟 Emergency & Safety Equipment – Overview of essential gear and latest trends

• 🌊 PFDs, Water Survival & Life Rafts – Pool-based training in full gear, cold-water survival, teamwork, hypothermia prevention, and life raft drills

Head to https://www.marinersmuseum.org/event/safety-at-sea-course/ for more information on registration, prerequisites, and what to bring.

🎉 The Mariners’ MilKids Fest 🎉
Celebrating Our Military Kids & Families!

Join us for a special day of fun, recognition, and community at The Mariners’ MilKids Fest! Hosted at The Mariners’ Museum and Park in partnership with Instant Teams, this event honors the strength and resilience of military children and their families during the Month of the Military Child.

🎈 Event Highlights:

• 🎉 Family-Friendly Activities – Games, crafts, and fun for all ages

• 🤝 Community Resources – Connect with trusted local partners

• 💙 Celebrate Military Kids – Recognizing their unique sacrifices and contributions

• 🌟 Welcoming Atmosphere – A day dedicated just for military families

📅 Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026

• Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Location: 100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA 23606

🎟️ Admission:
Free for military families and Mariners’ Museum Members

Come out for an afternoon of appreciation, connection, and fun as we celebrate the incredible kids behind our military heroes!💙