Up Pops the Monitor: The Battle of Hampton Roads in Popular Memory
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⚓ Up Pops the Monitor: The Battle of Hampton Roads in Popular Memory 🎶
From Ironclads to Pop Culture Phenomenon
Dive into one of the most famous naval battles in history—and discover how it continues to shape culture today! Join Anna Gibson Holloway, former Vice President and Curator of the USS Monitor Center, for a fascinating and entertaining presentation.
Hosted at The Mariners’ Museum and Park, this program explores the legendary clash between the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia—and the surprising ways it has lived on in popular imagination.
🎉 What You’ll Discover:
- ⚔️ The historic 1862 Battle of Hampton Roads
- 🚢 How ironclads changed naval warfare forever
- 🎨 The Monitor in music, art, poetry & pop culture
- 🧊 Unexpected influences—from appliances to sports teams
- 🌍 Ongoing fascination with the shipwreck and its archaeology
📅 Event Details:
- Date: May 14, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: The Mariners’ Museum and Park
100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA 23606
✨ From polkas to pop culture, discover how one battle echoed through history—and into everyday life!
Fees
In person attendance is free for Museum Members, $1 for guests. Virtual attendance is free.
Location
The Mariners' Museum and Park 100 Museum Dr. Newport News, VA 23606
Latitude and Longitude 37.055365, -76.488313
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- Talk
- Virtual/Digital