FDR, Science, and the US Navy Exploring Expedition of 1838

National Mall and Memorial Parks

  • Oct 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM
  • Free

Lieutenant Charles Wilkes departed in 1838 with six sailing ships on a four-year surveying expedition. Decades later, Franklin Delano Roosevelt continued the tradition of incorporating modern technology in the Navy. Join a ranger to explore the leadership and scientific achievements of the U.S. Exploring Expedition.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (meet the ranger in the bookstore exhibit area)

Schedule

Date:

Oct 13, 2026

Time:

10:30 AM, 2:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Contact Information

Ranger Joe Mohr
(202) 426-6841

Event Type

  • Talk
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