Update from the Museum President

Spring is here! What better place to celebrate the warmer weather than at The Mariners' Museum Park with a stroll or jog around the beautiful 5-mile Noland Trail. Our Park is the Nation's largest privately maintained park that is free and open to the public. It is a great place to get outdoors with children, loved ones, and canine friends. If you love the Park as much as I do, I hope you'll join us for the annual Park Clean Up Day on April 30^th. Click here to volunteer. If you can't make it, you can always make a donation to help us keep the Park pristine. See you in the Park and on the Noland Trail!

Bill Cogar

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Stephen S. Lash Lecture

In the 1920s and '30s, engineers and designers came together to create beautiful and timeless Art Deco interiors on the grand passenger vessels of the period. On April 11^th, at 7 P.M., the chairman emeritus of auction giant Christie's Americas, Stephen S. Lash, will discuss this period when pure design met the demands of mass production. learn more

Ric Burns Lecture

As PBS marks the 20^th anniversary of the landmark series The Civil War, The Mariners' Museum is hosting Ric Burns, who partnered with brother Ken Burns on the nine-part documentary. On April 21^st at 7 P.M., Burns will discuss his films, including his most recent work, Into the Deep: America, Whaling and the World. Tickets are required. learn more

National Archives Event

The Mariners' again makes its presence known at the Nation's Capital with a panel discussion on the topic of: Invention and Innovation in the Civil War: The USS Monitor: A Technological Marvel on Thursday, April 7^th, at 7 P.M.

William G. McGowan Theater, National Archives, Washington D.C.

Presented by Anna Holloway, Dave Krop, Jay Moore and NOAA's Bruce Terrell (Archaeologist for the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries), this illustrated discussion will focus on many of the ship's unique features and the ongoing efforts to recover and conserve them. learn more

Kids Activities

The Mariners' Museum is always for kids, too, and April is no exception. On Saturday, April 2^nd, children can make crafts in the galleries during Children's Craft Day. They'll want to return on April 15^th as we mark the 99^th anniversary of the Titanic's sinking with a special Titanic Student Day.