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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2022 Virtual LEGO Event

Our 2022 Virtual LEGO Event is live now and accepting submissions for our Build a Ship at Home and Design a Ship at Home contests. Submissions are due by 5pm EST on Monday, January 24, 2022.

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LST 333's Rendezvous with War

LST 333, built at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, became the first LST lost to enemy action when it was sunk by a U-boat in 1943. Learn all about this LST's short career in this week's blog post.

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LEGO Shipbuilding LIVE Virtual Event

Join the Hampton Roads Naval Museum for a FREE, 1.5-hour virtual event that will feature LEGO related activities. The event will end with the announcement of the winners from the LEGO Shipbuilding competition.

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Calendar of
Events

JANUARY

2022 Virtual LEGO Event: Submissions due by January 24, 2022

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum will host our second virtual Lego event in early 2022. Details for our free virtual event, along with submission guidelines for our Build and Ship and Design a Ship contests can be found below.

FEBRUARY

Brick by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding LIVE Virtual event

Join the Hampton Roads Naval Museum for a FREE, 1.5-hour virtual event that will feature lots of fun Lego-related activities. The event will end with the announcement of the winners from the Lego Shipbuilding competition.

Today in
History

JANUARY

Today in History

1840 - During the Exploring Expedition, USS Vincennes, commanded by Lt. Charles Wilkes, becomes the first U.S. Navy ship to reach the Antarctic Continent.

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