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| News from The Mariners' Museum |
We wish you a very happy and healthy New Year! We look back
on 2009 with gratitude of having the support of so many in the community who
are committed to the Museum's mission. With this support, we can build upon our
reputation of excellence and expand our reach and visibility throughout the
world. Join us in spreading the word that The Mariners' Museum is indeed
America's National Maritime Museum. Visit us often, and please share this
newsletter with your friends and family.
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President and Chairman of the Board
host a "State of the
Museum" |
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2009
has been a challenging year owing to the poor economy, but it has been a year
of opportunities as well. Please join Johnny Lawson, Chairman of the
Board of Trustees, and Bill Cogar, President and CEO, at a "State of the
Museum" meeting on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in the Huntington Room at
7:00 P.M. Dr. Cogar and Mr. Lawson will
outline what the Museum will work to accomplish in 2010, and they will
answer questions from the audience. Refreshments will be served.
We
hope that you will be able to attend.
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| Sailing: Speed and Passion
An Evening With Gary Jobson |
Join world-class sailor, television commentator, and author Gary
Jobson for an evening devoted to the glorious sport of sailing.
Author of 16 sailing books and editor-at-large of Sailing World and
Cruising World magazines, Jobson has won many championships in
one design classes. He captured the America's Cup with Ted Turner
in 1977 and has won the infamous Fastnet Race and many of the
world's ocean races. Doors open at 6:30 P.M., the lecture will begin at 7:30 P.M. Reception will follow the lecture. Cost is $15 for Members; $20 for non-Members. To find out more, please call (757) 591-7742. |
| Mariners' Classic Movie Cafe |
 It may be cold outside, but classic Hollywood films heat up the screen this winter at The Mariners' Museum! We'll serve up five classic maritime comedies, along with fun, pre-film commentary from Museum staff and local experts, and tasty snacks and beverages. For more information, visit The Mariners' Museum website or contact Anne Marie Millar at amillar@MarinersMuseum.org or 757-591-7748. Schedule
January 28, 2010 ~ McHale's Navy 1964
(starring Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway) February 4, 2010 ~ The Incredible Mr. Limpet 1964 (starring Don Knotts) February 11, 2010 ~ Operation Petticoat 1959(starring Cary Grant, Tony Curtis) February 18, 2010 ~ Mr. Roberts 1955(starring Henry Fonda, James Cagney, Jack Lemmon) February 25, 2010 ~ Boatniks 1970 (starring Robert Morse, Phil Silvers and Don Ameche) |
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Battle of Hampton Roads Juried Youth Art Competition |
In January of 1863, Grenville Weeks, former surgeon of
the USS Monitor
wrote, ' so long as we
remain a people, so long will the work of the Monitor be remembered, and her
story told to our children's children.' In that spirit, and
in commemoration of the 148th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton
Roads between the USS Monitor
and the CSS Virginia,
The Mariners' Museum, in partnership with NOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary is
sponsoring a juried youth art competition with prizes awarded for 1st
place in three age categories. Winners will be announced in this special
opening event and artwork will be on display in the Museum's
galleries. All entries must be received at The Mariners' Museum by Monday, February 1, 2010, in order to be eligible for judging. Entry forms are available at www.MarinersMuseum.org. For more information, please call (757) 591-7740, e-mail:aholloway@marinersmuseum.org, or click here.
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| Championship Sailing: The Definitive Guide for Skippers, Tacticians, and Crew |
 In the pages of Gary Jobson's Championship Sailing, the author shares more than 30 years of racing and sailing expertise at the highest levels of competition, covering every aspect of racing in one-design or handicap fleets from high-performance dinghies to big keelboats.
SKU: 107207 List Price: $24.95 BUY NOW!
S & H:Shipping charges are calculated through the check-out process. |
| U.S. Navy Collectors Series |
A collector's series of U.S. Navy miniatures along with a book detailing the use
of ships in Navy history.
SKU: 600131
Sale Price: $20.99
Original Price: $29.95 BUY NOW!
S & H: Shipping charges are calculated through the check-out process.
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