The museum contains a display of more than 60,000 artifacts documenting US military history from 1775 to the present. Exhibits include propaganda posters, uniforms, vehicles, weapons, and accoutrements. The museum offers educational programs, a military history film collection and a research library (open by appointment). The museum is located in Huntington Park; park facilities include a picnic area and tennis courts. Museum open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm; closed major holidays.
Location:
9285 Warwick Blvd, Newport News Virginia 23607
Telephone
757-247-8523
Other History nearby:
(Hopewell) Appomattox Manor
(Surry) Bacon's Castle
(Williamsburg) Bassett Hall
(Charles City) Berkeley Plantation
(Burrowsville) Brandon
(Williamsburg) Bruton Parish Church
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02/21 Coming to The Newport News area
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Hampton Roads Greek Festival Hampton Roads VA May30-June2 Winner of the Peninsula Gold Award for best outdoor festival in 2012.
Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages.
66th Annual Hard Crab Derby Crisfield MD August30-September1 Held at the Somers Cove Marina. Crab Races, Crab Cooking Contest, Crab Picking contest, Parade, Skiff Races, Boat Docking Contest, Crafts, Carnival, Games, Swim Meet, Entertainment, Fresh Seafood
Richmond's Original Italian Street Festival Richmond VA September28-29 Richmond's 17th Street Market will be magically transformed into an authentic Italian village for this year’s 8th Annual Italian Festival.
St. Mary's County Oyster Fest Leonardtown MD October19-20 Oysters served up raw, scalded, grilled on the barbie, on bread, on the half shell, stewed, nude, cooked in savory sauces, in salads, even in desserts, just about every way imaginable and then some.
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