The Mariners Museum offers free, virtual programs for Black History Month
It s not the first time the museum has dedicated February exhibits to exploring Black mariner culture, but there are two new program series in 2021. Author: Savannah Haugdahl (WVEC) Updated: 10:42 AM EST January 18, 2021
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Monday, The Mariners Museum and Park of Newport News announced it would be offering free, virtual programs in February to celebrate the culture and contributions of Black mariners.
The virtual sessions will be held over Zoom throughout the month.
It s not the first time the museum has dedicated February exhibits to exploring Black mariner culture, but with the museum closed for much of 2020, a spokesperson said curators had time to develop two new programs.