Naval History and Heritage Command

Hampton Roads Naval Museum

Explore elements of our new immersive exhibit about the U.S. Navy's role during the Vietnam War

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Join the Hampton Roads Naval Museum on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 0930 at Building C-9 on-board Naval Station Norfolk for a free presentation to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

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Blog: Book Review

Our latest blog is a review of author Paul Stillwell's book "Battleship Commander: The Life of Admiral Willis Lee Jr." by HRNM Volunteer Lee Duckworth.

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Blog: RADM Napoleon Collins' Sword

Our museum received several artifacts related to RADM Napoleon Collins, commanding officer of USS Wachusett in 1864, including his sword which is profiled in this week's blog.

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Calendar of
Events

JUNE

A Day of Tragic Victory: The U.S. Navy at the Battle of Midway

Join the Hampton Roads Naval Museum on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 0930 for a free presentation to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The presentation will be held at Building C-9 on-board Naval Station Norfolk.

Today in
History

MAY

Today in History

1775 - Col. Benedict Arnold captures a British sloop at St. Johns in Quebec, Canada and renames her Enterprise, the first of many famous ships with that name.

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