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    Nov 11, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Civil War shipwreck spawns a modern mystery

    In a work area outside The Mariner's Museum, members of the conservation team are focused on the smallest details, slowly scraping away years of sediment and chemical concretion that obscure many of the artifacts that were recovered from the wreck of the USS Monitor.
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    In a work area outside The Mariner's Museum, members of the conservation team are focused on the smallest details, slowly scraping away years of sediment and chemical concretion that obscure many of the artifacts that were recovered from the wreck of...

    Tags: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Wars and Interventions, New Year's Day, USS Monitor, Unrest, Conflicts and War

    2. Sep 5, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Preservation of the turret from the USS Monitor includes some surprises

    When members of the conservation team began their work at the Mariners' Museum, they expected to see battle scars on the turret of the USS Monitor.  "Like with this dent, we knew it was here," said Conservation Project manager Dave Krop, "but we didn't know how deep it was. Now we know it's just impressive. You know it's a fingerprint of the battle."
    Reporter
    When members of the conservation team began their work at the Mariners' Museum, they expected to see battle scars on the turret of the USS Monitor.  "Like with this dent, we knew it was here," said Conservation Project manager Dave Krop, "but we didn't...

    Tags: New Year's Day, Hampton Roads, USS Monitor

    3. Sep 1, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Conservation of the USS Monitor's turret opens window on Civil War history

    Next year will mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads, the standoff between the Civil War ironclads the USS Monitor and the Confederate ship Virginia. This summer, we're learning more about that battle and the men who fought it, because of groundbreaking work at The Mariners' Museum in Newport News.
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    Next year will mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads, the standoff between the Civil War ironclads the USS Monitor and the Confederate ship Virginia. This summer, we're learning more about that battle and the men who fought it, because...

    Tags: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Wars and Interventions, New Year's Day, Museums, Hampton Roads

    4. May 18, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  4. Anchors await restoration; Newport News shipyard steps up

    When The Mariners' Museum embarked on a project to restore pieces from its "boneyard" full of old boats, cannons and anchors via a fund-raising drive it didn't expect the high level of donor response or the amount of anchor-polishing its under-equipped staff would face as a result.
    When The Mariners' Museum embarked on a project to restore pieces from its "boneyard" full of old boats, cannons and anchors via a fund-raising drive it didn't expect the high level of donor response or the amount of anchor-polishing its under-equipped...

    Tags: Shipbuilding, Arts and Culture, Boats, Manufacturing and Engineering, U.S. Navy

    5. May 15, 2013 |Story| Daily Press

  5. Free Thursday concerts at Fort Monroe, Mariners' Museum begin in June

    A popular summer concert series has seemingly escaped looming federal budget cuts. <a href="http://www.fmauthority.com/" target="_blank">Fort Monroe's Music By the Bay</a> series will begin June 13 and with a performance by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Wind Ensemble.
    A popular summer concert series has seemingly escaped looming federal budget cuts. Fort Monroe's Music By the Bay series will begin June 13 and with a performance by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Wind Ensemble. Concerts take place on Thursday evenings at...

    Tags: Langley Air Force Base, Entertainment Events, Music, Concerts, Museums

    6. May 10, 2013 |Story| Daily Press

  6. PFAC BBQ & Auction coming up May 17

    Great barbecue and an art auction are on the plate when the Peninsula Fine Arts Center holds its annual fundraiser beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the center.
    Great barbecue and an art auction are on the plate when the Peninsula Fine Arts Center holds its annual fundraiser beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the center. The evening starts off with cocktails and an auction preview. Barbecue will be provided...

    Tags: Fine Arts, Arts and Culture, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, Arts, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia)

    7. Apr 28, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  7. Get out and get festive: Spring and summer festivals in Hampton Roads

    Dust off those party clothes and dig out that crazy hat. It's the time of year when folks in our part of Virginia get together to celebrate in the fresh air and sunshine.
    Dust off those party clothes and dig out that crazy hat. It's the time of year when folks in our part of Virginia get together to celebrate in the fresh air and sunshine. If you're looking to socialize and depressurize, you're in luck. Festivals devoted...

    Tags: Government, Christian Orthodoxy, Festive Events, North Mississippi Allstars (music group), Entertainment Events

    8. Apr 26, 2013 |Story| Daily Press

  8. Dishing Up Virginia in Newport News

    Posted by Karen Morgan, Features Editor -- Hampton Roads food writer Patrick Evans-Hylton came to The Mariners' Museum in Newport News April 25 to talk about his new cookbook, "Dishing Up Virginia," and share some of the culinary delights he feels makes...

    Tags: Portsmouth (Portsmouth, Virginia), Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Bars and Clubs, Lifestyle and Leisure

    9. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  9. Mathews hosts Godspeed ship

    MATHEWS — A replica of one of the three ships that brought the first English colonists to Virginia more than 400 years ago will be docked at Williams Wharf Landing on the East River from Friday through Sunday and host tours for Mathews...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Travel, Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Human Interest

    10. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  10. Sarah Osborn, 14, earns gold medal in USA Shooting Junior Olympic national championships | Community news

    Sarah Osborn wanted to take another shot at competing in small-bore .22 rifle shooting. Why not? The 14-year-old Hampton shooting phenom already had won national honors in air rifle. This included winning individual silver and bronze medals in her age...

    Tags: Bowling, Beam Gymnastics, Colonial Williamsburg, World Class Gymnastics, Hampton Roads

    11. Apr 19, 2013 | Daily Press

  11. Upcoming book launches offer food for the soul, and the stomach!

    Southside author Tracey L. Moore describes herself on her website as &ldquo;The Purposeful Poet&rdquo; whose goal is to &ldquo;encourage, uplift and inspire people to be the best they can be for Christ.&rdquo; Moore&rsquo;s first book, &ldquo;Oasis for my Soul: Poems and Inspirational Writings for Spiritual Growth&rdquo; is a compilation of&nbsp; poems and other scripture-based writings likewise intended to &ldquo;encourage, uplift, and inspire readers to become their best selves.&rdquo; To check out a free sample, go to <a href="http://www.traceylmoore.com/TLM/Book.html">http://www.traceylmoore.com/TLM/Book.html</a> and click on the link to preview the first chapter.
    Southside author Tracey L. Moore describes herself on her website as “The Purposeful Poet” whose goal is to “encourage, uplift and inspire people to be the best they can be for Christ.” Moore’s first book, “Oasis for my...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Authors, Museums

    12. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| Daily Press

  12. Chef Evans-Hylton hosts tasting and signing at The Mariners' Museum

    Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton will host a food tasting and book launch for his latest cookbook, &ldquo;Dishing Up Virginia,&rdquo; from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at The Mariners&rsquo; Museum in Newport News.
    Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton will host a food tasting and book launch for his latest cookbook, “Dishing Up Virginia,” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at The Mariners’ Museum in Newport News. Evans-Hylton will be on hand to sign...

    Tags: Recipes, Hampton Roads

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(April 26, 2013)
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