9th Annual LEGO Brick by Brick Shipbuilding Event

Photo By Max Lonzanida | Submitted photo by Don Darcy. A flyer created to promote the 9th Annual LEGO Brick by Brick Shipbuilding Event, hosted by Hampton Roads Naval Museum on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 10am to 4pm at the Decker Half Moone Cruise Center next door to the museum. The event is free and open to the public. (US Navy Photo by Don Darcy/Released)  

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

12.26.2019

Story by Max Lonzanida  

Hampton Roads Naval Museum

Event Point of Contact: Tom Dandes, Special Events Coordinator
Hampton Roads Naval Museum
[e-mail] or [phone]

Media Contact: Max Lonzanida, Public Affairs Officer
Hampton Roads Naval Museum
[e-mail] or [phone] or [phone]

For Immediate Release
December 27, 2019

9th Annual LEGO Brick by Brick Shipbuilding Event

(Norfolk, VA) –The Hampton Roads Naval Museum (HRNM) is proud to announce the 9th Annual Brick by Brick: Lego® Shipbuilding event on Saturday, February 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Decker Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center in downtown Norfolk. This FREE program invites LEGO® shipbuilders of all ages to build and share their creations with fellow enthusiasts and compete for fabulous prizes on one exciting day!

This popular signature event is presented in partnership with the Hampton Roads Naval Historical Foundation. Participants can build a variety of kits ranging from easy to expert, and participate in other activities, as well. Children and adults alike can also bring their pre-constructed LEGO® ships to enter in a contest prior to 2 p.m. on February 1st. There are two separate contests: one for those who make ships at HRNM, and one for those who built their ships at home. HRNM will award prizes for five age-based categories in each competition, along with the fan favorite, voted on by YOU!

This FREE family event features:
-STEM-based design plans (easy to expert) to build ships from the keel up in our shipyard of 200+ dry docks;
-Hands-on robotic demonstrations and professional LEGO display models;
-Free play areas for all ages (LEGOs and Duplos);
-Crafts for all ages;
-A sensory (quieter space) room for alternative-need children.

Joining in the fun will be FIRST LEGO® League of Tidewater, Engineering for Kids of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Lego User Group (HARDLUG)! Additionally, five dollar cash on entry (COE) parking is available the day of the event at the following City of Norfolk parking garages:

-West Plume Street Garage: 135 West Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23510;
-Town Point Garage: 110 W. Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510;
-Waterside Garage: 50 Martin's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23510;
-Main Street Garage: 232 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510.

For more information please contact Tom Dandes at [e-mail] or at [phone].

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum introduces visitors to over 240 years of U.S. Naval history in Hampton Roads, Virginia. One of nine officially operated U.S. Navy museums reporting to the Naval History and Heritage Command, the museum houses a rich collection of authentic uniforms, weaponry, underwater artifacts, detailed ship models and artwork. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is located on the second deck of Nauticus, and admission is free. More information about the museum can be found at www.hrnm.navy.mil or at https://www.facebook.com/HRNavalMuseum/

• Date Taken: 12.26.2019
• Date Posted: 12.26.2019 14:20
• Story ID: 357296
• Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US