{"id":21543,"date":"2024-04-09T16:05:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T20:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/?page_id=21543"},"modified":"2025-12-18T15:36:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T20:36:44","slug":"news-publications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/news-publications\/","title":{"rendered":"News &#038; Publications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-medium-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#press\">Press Releases<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#ahoy\"><em>Ahoy! <\/em>Magazine<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#education\">Education Annual Reports<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"press\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-2 has-lake-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a6e2c1583243d80d40f40bd16a6855e\" id=\"h-press-releases\">Press Releases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section provides the latest press releases for The Mariners&#8217; Museum and Park, keeping you informed about our recent news, upcoming events, and noteworthy announcements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a0fec1f293a71968aa36cc9459b0870a\"><strong>November 11, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park partners with 70 premier historic destinations in<br>Virginia to launch first-of-its-kind statewide tourism journey in celebration of America\u2019s<br>250th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park is featured as a destination<br>in the newly launched Virginia 250 Passport. This collaborative, statewide initiative \u2014<br>organized by the Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture (VMHC), Colonial Williamsburg,<br>George Washington\u2019s Mount Vernon, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation (JYF), and<br>Thomas Jefferson\u2019s Monticello \u2014encourages Virginians and visitors to commemorate<br>America\u2019s 250th by engaging with the Commonwealth\u2019s foremost historic sites and<br>museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Virginia-250-Passport-_Press-Release_The-Mariners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block__mariners-accordion\" data-component=\"accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t2025 press releases\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion-content\" role=\"region\">\n\t\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d9a21e51ee01bd556830cc1ac0df96e\"><strong>October 15, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>The Mariners\u2019 Park Fall Festival is Back for More Fun on November 1<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park is preparing for its annual Fall Festival, presented by TowneBank, on Saturday, November 1, from 1 &#8211; 5 p.m. Attendees can expect an exciting autumn afternoon packed with family-friendly activities, craft beer and cider tastings, delicious food truck offerings, live music, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-Mariners-Park-Fall-Festival-Press-Release.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-598e339b1c1af65d2aa354944535123e\"><strong>July 25, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park Recognized Locally and Internationally as Best Place to Visit<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by Tripadvisor\u00ae and <em>Coastal Virginia Magazine<\/em> as a top destination for locals and traveling visitors. For the second consecutive year, The Mariners\u2019 is a Tripadvisor\u2019s Travelers\u2019 Choice\u00ae Awards recipient, ranking them among the top 10 percent of listings worldwide. <em>Coastal Virginia Magazine<\/em>\u2019s Best of Readers\u2019 Choice Awards 2025 also designated it as best on the Peninsula across five categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025-Tripadvisor-TCA-and-CoVA-Mag-Best-of-Award-The-Mariners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74f868170ac20ae85eeebf6ed4f441b9\"><strong>June 11, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mariners\u2019 Sips &amp; Trips Returns for its Fourth Year on June 28<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mariners\u2019 Sips &amp; Trips, the popular food and wine soir\u00e9e hosted by The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park, returns for its fourth year. This signature after-hours experience will take place in the Museum on Saturday, June 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with this year&#8217;s theme highlighting the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy and Marine Corps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-Sips-Trips-Press-Release.pdf\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-954d2b8ee908a361c991cda14c50bf40\"><strong>May 28, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mariners\u2019 Lake\u00ae Reopens for Third Season of Kayak and Rowboat Rentals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mariners\u2019 Lake, a 167-acre stormwater-fed lake nestled within Mariners\u2019 Park, opened for its third season on Saturday, May 24. Amid the opening, The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park is also celebrating its designation as a Chesapeake Gateways Place, a testament to the recreational and educational opportunities the Lake provides for the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lake-Opening_Chesapeake-Gateways-Place_Release.pdf\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f9c64bddaf6286f73491fcf042929e93\"><strong>May 16, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park Receives Prestigious Governor\u2019s Environmental Excellence Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park is proud to announce it has been named a silver medal winner of the 2025 Governor\u2019s Environmental Excellence Award, which recognizes efforts that protect and improve Virginia\u2019s environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Governors-Environmental-Excellence-Award_Press-Release-1.pdf\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-baa73474b16411c3bdafda645d9543fb\"><strong>March 26, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mariners\u2019 to Host MilKids Fest in Celebration of Military Kids on April 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park continues their commitment to serving the<br>military community with their third annual Mariners\u2019 MilKids Fest on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from noon<br>to 4 p.m. (Eastern time). This event is in celebration of the Month of the Military Child, helping to<br>increase recognition and awareness of the many sacrifices military families make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025-MilKids-Press-Release.pdf\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4fce64ab8c3fc436c4bcbbd8e02a6366\"><strong>February 26, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commemorating 163 Years: The Mariners\u2019 to Honor the Historic Battle of Hampton Roads on March 8, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park welcomes the community to explore the region\u2019s rich maritime heritage at the annual Battle of Hampton Roads Commemoration Day on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Eastern time). In partnership with NOAA Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, this event marks the 163rd anniversary of the legendary battle and celebrates a significant milestone: the 50th anniversary of <em>Monitor<\/em>\u2019s designation as the nation\u2019s first national marine sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-BOHR-Commemoration_press-release.pdf\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4d916d2f0618072e9b385b959c20f01c\"><strong>February 20, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>USS <em>Monitor<\/em>\u2019s Turret Tank Drained for the First Time in Years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tank that holds the iconic revolving gun turret from the ironclad warship USS <em>Monitor<\/em> is drained for the first time since 2019 while undergoing conservation at The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park. The tank will remain drained through the first week in March so that Mariners\u2019 conservators can assess the progress of its treatment. The turret is typically underwater, and the public\u2019s ability to see it is limited. However, through March 8, visitors will have a rare opportunity to get an unobstructed, close-up view of the historical artifact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Drained-turret-tank-press-release.pdf\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-585a3d94c65588685f18e6015bb61c4b\"><strong>January 17, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mariners\u2019 to Host US Sailing Sanctioned&nbsp;International Safety at Sea Hands-On Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual Captain Henry Marx Memorial Safety at Sea course returns to The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Participants will have the opportunity to earn the International Offshore Certificate that complies with World Sailing guidelines for Personal Safety from US Sailing. This day-long course, co-sponsored by Landfall Navigation, will take place at The Mariners\u2019 and Brittingham-Midtown Aquatic Center in Newport News.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-Safety-at-Sea-Press-Release.docx.pdf\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block__mariners-accordion\" data-component=\"accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t2024 press releases\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"accordion-content\" role=\"region\">\n\t\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b04e038d4693108d079c9c16055d8b8\"><strong>September 17, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mariners\u2019 Receives $15,000 From Sentara Health to Support Lake Stewards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park has received a $15,000 grant from Sentara Health to support the Mariners\u2019 Lake<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Stewards program during the 2024-25 school year. The award will fund student transportation, the purchase of supplies, teacher professional development, and staff time. This school year, 2,000 ninth-grade students will participate in Lake Stewards, an immersive program empowering students to become environmental stewards as they gain knowledge of Mariners\u2019 Lake and its ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sentara-Lake-Stewards-1.pdf\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ab4367d3d21dce5ba6a85ef2fb6659b\"><strong>September 13, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mariners\u2019 Evening Lecture Series Returns This Fall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park continues its compelling Evening Lecture Series this fall with presentations from two esteemed figures. The lectures will take place on October 17 and November 14 at 7 p.m. For the first time, a member of The Mariners\u2019 Team has been selected as a speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fall-2024-Evening-Lectures.pdf\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e4d66e03f684979ebe45b3443e542c7d\"><strong>August 30, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mariners\u2019 Awarded Rotary District Grant for Discovery Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park has been awarded a Rotary Foundation District Grant of $24,750. The grant will provide upgrades to create a welcoming outdoor space for children ages two through five in Mariners\u2019 Park. The Discovery Project reflects The Mariners\u2019 commitment to the school-aged child and efforts to promote a new generation of environmental stewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rotary-Foundation-District-Grant.pdf\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-511b91841861b6ce30c0d3b29784e0ab\"><strong>August 16, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park Named Recipient of 2024 IMLS National Leadership Grants for Museums<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced that The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park is a recipient of the 2024 National Leadership Grants for Museums. This award provides $654,308 to support groundbreaking research within The Mariners\u2019 Batten Conservation Complex, benefiting the broader museum field and addressing a conservation field-wide need for the development of improved treatment options for waterlogged organic materials, such as wood, leather, and textiles, excavated from maritime archaeological sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMLS-National-Leadership-Grants-for-Museums.pdf\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b23e909ed46c7245be1368705dc913b\"><strong>July 10, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park Wins Tripadvisor Travelers\u2019 Choice Award 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mariners&#8217; Museum and Park has been recognized in Tripadvisor\u2019s\u00ae Travelers\u2019 Choice\u00ae Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10 percent of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tripadvisor-Travelers-Choice-Award.pdf\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9abcf16e2a5665ab5b862078414e30bb\"><strong>June 14, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third Annual Sips &amp; Trips Event at Mariners\u2019 Museum June 22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sips &amp; Trips, the premier food and wine event hosted by The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park, returns this year. This signature experience will take place Saturday, June 22, from 6:30 p.m until 9:30 p.m. and offers guests a one-of-a-kind opportunity to view handwritten letters, photographs, and artifacts from USS Monitor and its men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024-Sips-Trips.pdf\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc9d913e80a7c5a1295515120fd99728\"><strong>April 19, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park Selected For Fredericksburg Film Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park has been selected for the first annual Fredericksburg Film Festival. The Museum\u2019s short film, In the Name of the Oyster, was submitted in the Documentary Short category. This honor is the first of its kind for The Mariners\u2019 and the film\u2019s director, Kyra Duffley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinersmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fredericksburg-Film-Festival-Selection.pdf\">Read the press release (pdf)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-noland-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1ad78795cacca9c8a89e2165f2b3cd5\"><strong>April 5, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mariners\u2019 to Host MilKids Fest in Celebration of Military Kids on April 14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mariners\u2019 Museum and Park reaffirms their commitment to serving the military community with their second annual Mariners\u2019 MilKids Fest on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m. (Eastern time). This event is in celebration of Month of the Military Child, a yearly campaign which aims to increase recognition and awareness of the many sacrifices military families make. 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