Archives research at Naval Museum [Image 4 of 6]

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

10.01.2018

Photo by Max Lonzanida  

Naval History and Heritage Command

AJ Orlikoff, a Museum Educator with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, conducts research at the museum’s on-site archives in connection with ongoing educational projects. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is one of ten Navy museums that are operated by the Naval History & Heritage Command. It celebrates the long history of the U.S. Navy in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia and is co-located with Nauticus in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Admission to the museum is free, simply by-pass the ticket line and take the stairs or elevator to the museum on the second deck. The museum hosts a robust educational program for area schools and commands, with free educational programs to area schools aligned with state curriculum standards, a travelling sea chest program, a premier Lego outreach program, and historical presentations for area commands. To inquire, contact their Educational Director, Laura Orr at [e-mail] or at [phone]. The museum is also host to a robust volunteer corps, who serve as docents, support special events, and assist in museum archives. To inquire, contact their Volunteer Coordinator, Darcy Sink at [e-mail] or at [phone]. Lastly the museum proudly hosts military ceremonies, such as re-enlistments, retirements, and promotions for area commands aboard the U.S.S Wisconsin and in the museum’s gallery. To inquire, contact their special events coordinator, Tom Dandes at [e-mail] or call [phone]. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released)

• Date Taken: 10.01.2018
• Date Posted: 10.02.2018 14:38
• Photo ID: 4791523
• VIRIN: 181002-N-TG517-017
• Resolution: 2048x1361
• Size: 336.74 KB
• Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US