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Picture Perfect, which features the US Navy (USN) in panoramic photographs, is a new exhibit featuring photographs taken in the early 1900's that depict ships, buildings and people of Sewell's Point over the last 89 years. The exhibit is open to the public at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk, Virginia (VA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Naval Station Norfolk Scene Camera Operator: PH2 More

Former US Navy (USN) Electrician's Mate 3rd Class (ET3) Fred Knutsen looks at one of the featured photos in the Picture Perfect exhibit. The Picture Perfect exhibit features the Navy in panoramic photographs, featuring some taken in the early 1900's that depict ships, buildings and people of Sewell's Point over the last 89 years. The exhibit is open to the public at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk, Virginia (VA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Naval Station Norfolk Scene Camera Operator: PH2 More

Retired US Navy (USN) CHIEF Personnelman (CPS) Paul Perkins looks at one of the featured photos in the Picture Perfect exhibit. The Picture Perfect exhibit features the Navy in panoramic photographs, featuring some taken in the early 1900's that depict ships, buildings and people of Sewell's Point over the last 89 years. The exhibit is open to the public at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk, Virginia (VA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Naval Station Norfolk Scene Camera Operator: PH2 More

The US Navy (USN) exhibit Picture Perfect. The Picture Perfect exhibit features the Navy in panoramic photographs, featuring some taken in the early 1900's that depict ships, buildings and people of Sewell's Point over the last 89 years. The exhibit is open to the public at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk, Virginia (VA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Naval Station Norfolk Scene Camera Operator: PH2 More

Julius Shoulars, 94, a resident of the Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, Va., is interviewed for an oral history by staff members from the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May. 29, 2019) Julius Shoulars, 94, a resident of the Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, Va., is interviewed for an oral history by staff members from the Hampton R More

Sailors assigned to the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) man the rails of the battleship, USS Wisconsin (BB 64).

Norfolk, Va. (Apr. 16, 2004) Sailors assigned to the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) man the rails of the battleship, USS Wisconsin (BB 64) during a 60th anniversary celebration More

Courtesy Photo from Joseph Miechle, Museum Educator

Courtesy Photo from Joseph Miechle, Museum Educator with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Mr. Jerome S. Brown Jr. (left) and Mr. James Frederick (right) visited the HRNM recently (10/25/2018). Mr. Brown served a More

U.S. Navy M1 Steel Helmet, 1945. Accession # HRNM

U.S. Navy M1 Steel Helmet, 1945. Accession # HRNM 1993-209D-003. The U.S. military replaced World War One style helmets in 1941. The M1 helmet, which replaced the M1917A1 design, was the most successful combat More

A special display of chief petty officer (CPO) uniforms from World War I through the 1980s are on display at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum

NORFOLK (Aug. 16, 2010) A special display of chief petty officer (CPO) uniforms from World War I through the 1980s are on display at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum in honor of the 10th annual CPO Heritage Days More

An aerial view of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 D.E. Erickson Release Status: More

The Kimberly High School Band, from Kimberly, Wisconsin,

The Kimberly High School Band, from Kimberly, Wisconsin, performed aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship, USS Wisconsin (BB-64) during the battleship’s 75th Commissioning Anniversary. The band is unde More

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum’s gallery contains the

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum’s gallery contains the ship’s bell from the USS Breese (DD 122). She was a Wickes-class destroyer that was launched in May of 1918. She was re-classified as a light minelayer in J More

Museum Volunteer Jim Leuci, MCPO, USN (Ret.) is pictured

Museum Volunteer Jim Leuci, MCPO, USN (Ret.) is pictured presenting a historical presentation entitled “First Class to Chief:1887-2019” for new Chief Petty Officer Selectees at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum’s More

Volunteers and staff members with the Hampton Roads

Volunteers and staff members with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum pose for a unique photo opportunity on the 5th floor of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s Building One. The original building opened in 1830, and More

Ship's bell from the USS Breese (DD-122) on display at Hampton Roads Naval Museum

The brass ship’s bell from the USS Breese (DD-122) is on display at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, located in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia. She was built nearby, at Newport News Shipbuilding and launched in 1918 More

On November 18, 1889, the battleship USS Maine (ACR

On November 18, 1889, the battleship USS Maine (ACR 1) is launched at the New York Navy Yard. She was commissioned in 1895, and was the first US Navy warship to be named after the state of Maine. She gains nati More

A view of the interior of Virginia House, which is

A view of the interior of Virginia House, which is along historic Dillingham Boulevard aboard Naval Station Norfolk; aptly named called by some as Admirals Row. The homes serve as Flag Officers Housing, and wer More

The ship’s wheel from the USS West Virginia (BB 48)

The ship’s wheel from the USS West Virginia (BB 48) is on display in the gallery of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. It is one of the larger artifacts that is scheduled to be returned to the curator branch of th More

Tom Reardom, a former US Navy (USN) Operations Officer, views the new Picture Perfect exhibit, which features the in panoramic photographs, featuring photographs taken in the early 1900's that depict ships, buildings and people of Sewell's Point over the last 89 years. The exhibit is open to the public at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk, Virginia (VA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Naval Station Norfolk Scene Camera Operator: PH2 More

BTCS(SW) Thomas Dandes (Ret.), Special Events Coordinator

BTCS(SW) Thomas Dandes (Ret.), Special Events Coordinator with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, presented a riveting first person narrative account of the fateful actions of Chief Water Tender Peter Tomich, who More

A leather bound historical album is displayed in a

A leather bound historical album is displayed in a wooden box inside of the homes located along Dillingham Boulevard aboard Naval Station Norfolk. 19 albums were created for each home, which was originally part More

Julius Shoulars, 94, a resident of the

Julius Shoulars, 94, a resident of the Westminster-Canterbury on the Bay in Virginia Beach, was interviewed for an oral history by staff members from the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Shoulars entered service wit More

Sailors from tenant commands at Naval Station Norfolk

Sailors from tenant commands at Naval Station Norfolk converged on the Hampton Roads Naval Museum’s H9 annex building earlier this week for a historical presentation about the Great White Fleet. The fleet, whic More

Building H9, located aboard Naval Station Norfolk,

Building H9, located aboard Naval Station Norfolk, houses the special collections, artifact storage and processing areas, and archives for the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The facility is located across the stre More

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted a re-enlistment

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted a re-enlistment ceremony in its gallery this morning. CS3(SW) Matthew Poole, assigned to the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) re-enlisted in front of members of his command and More

Submitted photo by Clay Farrington. Pictured are scenes

Submitted photo by Clay Farrington. Pictured are scenes from a recent tour of historic Building One aboard Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The original building opened in 1830 and is on the National Register o More

Pat Roll, a volunteer model shipbuilder, works on a ship model of the USS Constitution in the gallery of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

Pat Roll, a volunteer model shipbuilder, works on a ship model of the USS Constitution in the gallery of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Roll retired from the Navy and volunteers weekly at the museum. The Hampt More

An infographic created for social media regarding the

An infographic created for social media regarding the date of May 20, 1909. This was the date when the USS Mississippi (BB 23) successfully navigated the Mississippi river and called at Natchez, Mississippi. In More

A torpedo from the Spanish Cruiser Viscaya, circa 1898;

A torpedo from the Spanish Cruiser Viscaya, circa 1898; the top portion of a Mark VI sea mine, and the bell from the USS Virginia are some of the larger artifacts scheduled to be carefully packaged and relocate More

Volunteers and staff members with the Hampton Roads

Volunteers and staff members with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum are pictured touring building one aboard Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The original building opened in 1830 and is on the National Register of More

AJ Orlikoff, a Museum Educator with the Hampton Roads

AJ Orlikoff, a Museum Educator with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, presents for a packed audience at the Hunter House Victorian Museum in Norfolk’s Freemason District. The presentation was entitled “From Civil More

Julius Shoulars, a 94 year old US Navy veteran, recalls

Julius Shoulars, a 94 year old US Navy veteran, recalls his service during WWII as a coxswain. Shoulars was assigned to the 7th Naval Beach Battalion, which went ashore during the allied invasion of Normandy, F More

The Kimberly High School Band, from Kimberly, Wisconsin,

The Kimberly High School Band, from Kimberly, Wisconsin, performs aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship, USS Wisconsin (BB-64) during the battleship’s 75th Commissioning Anniversary. The band is under More

William T. Allbritton, an original crewmember of the

William T. Allbritton, an original crewmember of the Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64) is piped aboard. Albritton, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, was part of the Wisconsin’s commissioning crew whe More

On display in the gallery of the Hampton Roads Naval

On display in the gallery of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum is a detailed builder’s model of the USS Maine (ACR 1). Maine was gain national attention when she exploded suddenly on February 15, 1898 while in Hav More

Visitors to the Historic Pennsylvania House are greeted

Visitors to the Historic Pennsylvania House are greeted by members of the Tidewater Officer’s Spouses Association’s (TOSA) Holiday Homes Tour aboard Naval Station Norfolk. Pennsylvania House was originally an e More

Port bow view of the view of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Battleship, WINCONSIN (BB 64), moored to the pier, on exhibit at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk Virginia (VA), with USN Sailors manning the rails during a 60th Anniversary Celebration

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads Naval Museum State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Aaron Burden, USN Release St More

US Senator, The Honorable John Warner, (R-VA) (center), stands beneath the 16-inch guns on the deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Battleship, WINCONSIN (BB 64), and addressed the gathering during a 60th Anniversary Celebration held at Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk Virginia (VA). Seated to his immediate right is USN Rear Admiral (RADM) (lower-half) Stephen Turcotte, Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads Naval Museum State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Carter B. Allen, USN Release More

Sailors man the rails on USS Wisconsin (BB 64).

Norfolk, Va. (Apr. 16, 2004) Sailors man the rails on USS Wisconsin (BB 64) during the 60th anniversary celebration of the battleship's commissioning. Wisconsin is berthed as an exhibit at the Hampton Roads Nav More

Virginia Senator John Warner addresses the crowd aboard USS Wisconsin (BB 64).

Norfolk, Va. (Apr. 16, 2004) Virginia Senator John Warner addresses the crowd aboard USS Wisconsin (BB 64) during its 60th anniversary of the battleship's commissioning. Wisconsin is berthed as an exhibit at th More

US Senator, The Honorable John Warner, (R-VA) (center), stands beneath the 16-inch guns on the deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Battleship, WINCONSIN (BB 64), and addressed the gathering during a 60th Anniversary Celebration held at Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk Virginia (VA). Seated to his immediate right is USN Rear Admiral (RADM) (lower-half) Stephen Turcotte, Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads Naval Museum State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Aaron Burden, USN Release St More

Starboard side view of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Battleship, WINCONSIN (BB 64), on exhibit at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk Virginia (VA), with USN Sailors manning the rails during a 60th Anniversary Celebration

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads Naval Museum State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Carter B. Allen, USN Release More

US Senator, The Honorable John Warner, (R-VA) (left), and Mr. Carl Capestrain, President, Wisconsin Foundation (right), stand with two US Navy (USN) Sailors as they present a flower wreath, onboard the decommissioned USN Battleship, WINCONSIN (BB 64), during the ships 60th Anniversary Celebration, held aboard ship at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk Virginia (VA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads Naval Museum State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Carter B. Allen, USN Release More

US Senator, The Honorable John Warner, (R-VA) (foreground left), stands with US Navy (USN) Sailors under the 16-inch guns on the deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Battleship, WINCONSIN (BB 64), during a 60th Anniversary Celebration held at Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk Virginia (VA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads Naval Museum State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don Kennedy, CIV Release Status: More

US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Battleship, WINCONSIN (BB 64), on exhibit at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk Virginia (VA), as dignitaries and guest arrive during the 60th Anniversary Celebration

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads Naval Museum State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Aaron Burden, USN Release St More

Starboard bow view of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Battleship, WINCONSIN (BB 64), berthed to the pier, on exhibit at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk Virginia (VA), with USN Sailors manning the rails during a 60th Anniversary Celebration

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads Naval Museum State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don Kennedy, CIV Release Status: More

Sea Cadets with the Thomas Jefferson Division of the

Sea Cadets with the Thomas Jefferson Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps receive some instruction on requesting permission to go-ashore from LCDR James Denning, the units volunteer finance officer while More

060728-N-5681S-146 (Jul. 28, 2006)US Naval Sea Cadets Corps students stand at parade rest during their graduation ceremony on the deck of the USS WISCONSIN (BB 64) at Hampton Roads Naval Museum at Norfolk, Virginia (VA). The cadets completed a three-week long Naval Special Warfare course taught by USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) members and Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) personnel at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia (VA).U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Michael Starkey (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Michael Starkey, USN Release Status: Released t More

060728-N-5681S-220 (Jul. 28, 2006)US Naval Sea Cadets Corps students stand at attention during their graduation ceremony on the deck of the USS WISCONSIN (BB 64) at Hampton Roads Naval Museum at Norfolk, Virginia (VA). The cadets completed a three-week long Naval Special Warfare course taught by USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) members and Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) personnel at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia (VA).U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Michael Starkey (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Michael Starkey, USN Release Status: Released t More

060728-N-5681S-148 (Jul. 28, 2006)US Naval Sea Cadets Corps students attend their graduation ceremony on the deck of the USS WISCONSIN (BB 64) at Hampton Roads Naval Museum at Norfolk, Virginia (VA). The cadets completed a three-week long during a three-week Naval Special Warfare course taught by USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) members and USN Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) personnel at Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Little Creek, Virginia (VA).U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Michael Starkey (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Michael Starkey, USN Release Status: Released t More

Nine year old, Kaitlynn Walker places her hand on the glass casing of a plasma ball at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

NORFOLK, Va. (Jul. 14, 2009) Nine year old, Kaitlynn Walker places her hand on the glass casing of a plasma ball at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) is a week-long program designe More

Chief petty officer selectees from local commands tour

Chief petty officer selectees from local commands tour the Hampton Roads Naval Museum during the 10th annual CPO Heritage Days in downtown Norfolk.

Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees from local commands tour the Hampton Roads Naval Museum during the 10th annual CPO Heritage Days i

NORFOLK (Aug. 16, 2010) Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees from local commands tour the Hampton Roads Naval Museum during the 10th annual CPO Heritage Days in downtown Norfolk. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communi More

Chief petty officer selectees assemble at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum before a tour of the Battleship Wisconsin as part of chief petty officer induction.

NORFOLK (Aug. 21, 2012) Chief petty officer selectees assemble at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum before a tour of the Battleship Wisconsin as part of chief petty officer induction. Induction takes place annuall More

LEGO shipbuilding contest at Hampton museum

Children and adults participate in a LEGO shipbuilding contest held at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum Feb. 2. The event was dedicated to teaching children engineering, math and science through LEGO building blo More

A father helps his son with building a power drill

A father helps his son with building a power drill out of Technic Legos at at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The event was dedicated to teaching children engineering, math and science through LEGO building blo More

Children and adults participate in a LEGO Shipbuilding contest at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The event was dedicated to teaching children engineering, math

NORFOLK (Feb. 02, 2013) Children and adults participate in a LEGO Shipbuilding contest at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The event was dedicated to teaching children engineering, math and science through LEGO More

Children and adults participate in a LEGO shipbuilding contest held at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

NORFOLK (Feb. 02, 2013) Children and adults participate in a LEGO shipbuilding contest held at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The event was dedicated to teaching children engineering, math and science through More

Former U.S. Sen. John Warner tours the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Battleship Wisconsin.

NORFOLK (Mar. 15, 2013) Former U.S. Sen. John Warner tours the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Battleship Wisconsin. Warner is in Hampton Roads for the keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class attack subm More

Former U.S. Sen. John Warner and guests tour the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Battleship Wisconsin.

NORFOLK (Mar. 15, 2013) Former U.S. Sen. John Warner and guests tour the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Battleship Wisconsin. Warner is in Hampton Roads for the keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class a More

Former U.S. Sen. John Warner tours the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Battleship Wisconsin.

NORFOLK (Mar. 15, 2013) Former U.S. Sen. John Warner tours the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Battleship Wisconsin. Warner is in Hampton Roads for the keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class attack subm More

Former U.S. Sen. John Warner and his wife, Jeanne, tour the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Battleship Wisconsin.

NORFOLK (Mar. 15, 2013) Former U.S. Sen. John Warner and his wife, Jeanne, tour the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Battleship Wisconsin. Warner is in Hampton Roads for the keel laying ceremony for the Virgi More

Former U.S. Sen. John Warner, his wife, Jeanne, and guests tour the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Battleship Wisconsin.

NORFOLK (Mar. 15, 2013) Former U.S. Sen. John Warner, his wife, Jeanne, and guests tour the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Battleship Wisconsin. Warner is in Hampton Roads for the keel laying ceremony for t More

Former U.S. Sen. John Warner and guests tour the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Battleship Wisconsin.

NORFOLK (Mar. 15, 2013) Former U.S. Sen. John Warner and guests tour the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Battleship Wisconsin. Warner is in Hampton Roads for the keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class a More

Retired veterans share stories with chief petty officer (CPO) selectees aboard the battleship USS Wisconsin (BB 64) at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and Nauticus during CPO Heritage Days.

NORFOLK (Aug. 21, 2013) Retired veterans share stories with chief petty officer (CPO) selectees aboard the battleship USS Wisconsin (BB 64) at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and Nauticus during CPO Heritage Day More

An undated file photograph shows the Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin.

NORFOLK (Nov. 08, 2013) An undated file photograph shows the Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum, located on the second floor of Nauticus in Norfolk, Va., is an accredited muse More

Judges examine an entry during the Brick by Brick Lego

Judges examine an entry during the Brick by Brick Lego Shipbuilding Competition at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Participants in the annual competition used Lego building blocks to create ships while learning More

Brick-by-Brick Lego Shipbuilding Competition

Oliver Aguilar assists his son in constructing a Lego ship during the Brick-by-Brick Lego Shipbuilding Competition at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Participants in the annual competition used Lego building bl More

Moria Gintyrapp, from Elizabeth City, N.C., constructs the USS Gettysburg (CG 64) with help from her father Christian, a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum fourth annual Brick by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding Contest.

NORFOLK (Feb. 07, 2015) Moria Gintyrapp, from Elizabeth City, N.C., constructs the USS Gettysburg (CG 64) with help from her father Christian, a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum More

Ayden Oxley, from Norfolk, builds the USS Cumberland during the Hampton Roads Naval Museum fourth annual Brick by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding Contest.

NORFOLK (Feb. 07, 2015) Ayden Oxley, from Norfolk, builds the USS Cumberland during the Hampton Roads Naval Museum fourth annual Brick by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding Contest. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication More

Participants in a Women in the Navy panel at Hampton Roads Naval Museum reflect on their experience in the fleet during the women's history month event.

NORFOLK (Mar. 04, 2015) Participants in a "Women in the Navy" panel at Hampton Roads Naval Museum reflect on their experience in the fleet during the women's history month event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commun More

Susanne Greene, a public information specialist at Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and Retired Capt. Lee Duckworth, the museum's director of education, lay a wreath during a Spirit of '45 wreath-laying ceremony at Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

NORFOLK (Aug. 15, 2015) Susanne Greene, a public information specialist at Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and Retired Capt. Lee Duckworth, the museum's director of education, lay a wreath during a Spirit of '45 wr More

Historical chief petty officer (CPO) uniforms are displayed aboard the Battleship Wisconsin during CPO Heritage Days at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 19, 2015) Historical chief petty officer (CPO) uniforms are displayed aboard the Battleship Wisconsin during CPO Heritage Days at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. CPO Heritage Days have been h More

Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees recite the Sailor's Creed during CPO Heritage Days at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 19, 2015) Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees recite the Sailor's Creed during CPO Heritage Days at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. CPO Heritage Days have been held annually for the past 15 y More

Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees recite the Sailor's Creed during CPO Heritage Days at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 19, 2015) Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees recite the Sailor's Creed during CPO Heritage Days at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. CPO Heritage Days have been held annually for the past 15 y More

Fleet Master Chief April Beldo delivers remarks to chief petty officer (CPO) selectees during CPO Heritage Days at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. C

NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 19, 2015) Fleet Master Chief April Beldo delivers remarks to chief petty officer (CPO) selectees during CPO Heritage Days at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. CPO Heritage Days have been held a More

160220-N-MS174-003 NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 20, 2016) Lt.

160220-N-MS174-003 NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 20, 2016) Lt. Lily Daniels, a public affairs officer assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Command, discusses a whale wheel with a child at the “Stewards of the Sea: Defending Free More

160319-N-MS174-014 NORFOLK, Va. (March 19, 2016) Lesley

160319-N-MS174-014 NORFOLK, Va. (March 19, 2016) Lesley Dobbins-Noble, a natural resources specialist assigned to Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic, left, discusses sounds of the sea with a group of More

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160526-N-WV703-007 NORFOLK (May 26, 2016) - Elizabeth Poulliot, director of Hampton Roads Naval Museum, speaks during a press conference launching Blue Star Museums for the seventh year at Hampton Roads Naval M More

Laura Orr, deputy education director at Hampton Roads Naval Museum, teaches children about the exhibits during the launch of Blue Star Museums for the Seventh.

NORFOLK, Va. (May. 26, 2016) Laura Orr, deputy education director at Hampton Roads Naval Museum, teaches children about the exhibits during the launch of Blue Star Museums for the Seventh. Blue Star Museums is More

Participants of a press conference launching Blue Star Museum for the seventh year gather with military family members to enjoy exhibits at Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

NORFOLK (May. 26, 2016) Participants of a press conference launching Blue Star Museum for the seventh year gather with military family members to enjoy exhibits at Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Blue Star Museums More

Retired Capt. Lee Duckworth, Director of Education at Hampton Roads Naval Museum gives a historical presentation at U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) during a ceremony commemorating the 74th anniversary of the Battle of Midway

NORFOLK (Jun. 02, 2016) Retired Capt. Lee Duckworth, Director of Education at Hampton Roads Naval Museum gives a historical presentation at U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) during a ceremony commemorating the More

Retired Capt. Lee Duckworth, Director of Education at Hampton Roads Naval Museum gives a historical presentation at U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) during a ceremony commemorating the 74th anniversary of the Battle of Midway

NORFOLK (Jun. 02, 2016) Retired Capt. Lee Duckworth, Director of Education at Hampton Roads Naval Museum gives a historical presentation at U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) during a ceremony commemorating the More

Adm. Phil Davidson, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF), delivers remarks during a ceremony at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum during a celebration.

NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 03, 2016) Adm. Phil Davidson, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF), delivers remarks during a ceremony at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum during a celebration. USFF hosted a celebration More

Female uniform items from a bygone era are on display during the Women in the Navy Centennial event at Naval Station Norfolk.

NORFOLK (Mar. 15, 2017) Female uniform items from a bygone era are on display during the Women in the Navy Centennial event at Naval Station Norfolk. The event was facilitated by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, More

Command Master Chief Cajan Nelms speaks with a fellow panelist during the Women in the Navy Centennial event at Naval Station Norfolk.

NORFOLK (Mar. 15, 2017) Command Master Chief Cajan Nelms, command master chief of the guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), speaks with a fellow panelist during the Women in the Navy Centennial even More

Panelists take turns sharing memories of their naval careers during the Women in the Navy Centennial event at Naval Station Norfolk.

NORFOLK (Mar. 15, 2017) Panelists take turns sharing memories of their naval careers during the Women in the Navy Centennial event at Naval Station Norfolk. The event was facilitated by the Hampton Roads Naval More

Panelists take turns sharing memories of their naval careers during the Women in the Navy Centennial event at Naval Station Norfolk.

NORFOLK (Mar. 15, 2017) Panelists take turns sharing memories of their naval careers during the Women in the Navy Centennial event at Naval Station Norfolk. The event was facilitated by the Hampton Roads Naval More

An audience member shares her appreciation for prior service panelists during the Women in the Navy Centennial event at Naval Station Norfolk.

NORFOLK (Mar. 15, 2017) An audience member shares her appreciation for prior service panelists during the Women in the Navy Centennial event at Naval Station Norfolk. The event was facilitated by the Hampton Ro More

A photo of female Sailors receiving awards is displayed during the Women in the Navy Centennial event at Naval Station Norfolk.

NORFOLK (Mar. 15, 2017) A photo of female Sailors receiving awards is displayed during the Women in the Navy Centennial event at Naval Station Norfolk. The event was facilitated by the Hampton Roads Naval Museu More

Historian and author Ian W. Toll gives a lecture at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum to commemorate the 75th anniversaries of the Battle of Midway and Guadalcanal.

NORFOLK (Jul. 11, 2017) Historian and author Ian W. Toll gives a lecture at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum to commemorate the 75th anniversaries of the Battle of Midway and Guadalcanal. The Hampton Roads Naval More

Scenes from the 7th Annual LEGO Brick by Brick Shipbuilding

Scenes from the 7th Annual LEGO Brick by Brick Shipbuilding event hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The event attracted a crowd of more than 3,000 visitors to the Decker Half Moone Cruise Terminal, loca More

Scenes from the 7th Annual LEGO Brick by Brick Shipbuilding

Scenes from the 7th Annual LEGO Brick by Brick Shipbuilding event hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The event attracted a crowd of more than 3,000 visitors to the Decker Half Moone Cruise Terminal, loca More

The staff and volunteers of the Hampton Roads Naval

The staff and volunteers of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum converged on the Decker Half Moone Cruise Terminal, located next door to the museum, for their 7th Annual LEGO Brick by Brick Shipbuilding event on Sat More

180203-N-GR361-0008 NORFOLK (Feb. 3, 2018) Chief Warrant

180203-N-GR361-0008 NORFOLK (Feb. 3, 2018) Chief Warrant Officer Ben Bartholomew, commanding officer of the Marine Detachment at Naval School of Music, helps his son Levi during the Hampton Roads Naval Museums More

Family members watch a reenlistment ceremony for Chief Fire Controlman Robert J. Miller, assigned to Naval Sea Systems Command.

NORFOLK (Jul. 18, 2018) Family members watch a reenlistment ceremony for Chief Fire Controlman Robert J. Miller, assigned to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The re-enlistment ceremony was hosted aboard USS More

Chief Fire Controlman Robert J. Miller reenlists aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB 64), a retired Iowa-class battleship that is berthed permanently as a museum ship next to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum in Norfolk, Va.

NORFOLK (Jul. 18, 2018) Chief Fire Controlman Robert J. Miller reenlists aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB 64), a retired Iowa-class battleship that is berthed permanently as a museum ship next to the Hampton Roads More

Campers from the Taylor Bend YMCA in Chesapeake, Va., are treated to an up-close look at the Battle of the Atlantic exhibit during a tour with Darcy Sink, volunteer coordinator with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

NORFOLK (Jul. 26, 2018) Campers from the Taylor Bend YMCA in Chesapeake, Va., are treated to an up-close look at the Battle of the Atlantic exhibit during a tour with Darcy Sink, volunteer coordinator with the More

Joseph Miechle, center, a museum educator, provides some directions to visitors at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

NORFOLK (Jul. 26, 2018) Joseph Miechle, center, a museum educator, provides some directions to visitors at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Behind the desk is Laura Orr, the museum's educator director. (U.S. Nav More

Museum Educators Zach Smyers and AJ Orlikoff from the

Museum Educators Zach Smyers and AJ Orlikoff from the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, interact with visitors during a recent Hands on History session. The museum is one of ten US Navy museums that fall under the Na More