VIRTUAL “Full STEAM Ahead!” Ironclads During the Civil War

Wed Jan 26 2022 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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National Museum of the United States Navy
Publisher/HostNational Museum of the United States Navy
VIRTUAL \u201cFull STEAM Ahead!\u201d Ironclads During the Civil War
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Kids, learn about iron-clad navy ships at the National Museum of the United States Navy
About this Event

The ironclad was a new kind of warship used in the Civil War. Previous warships had been built out of wood which made them vulnerable to sinking by cannonballs. Ironclad warships, however, were protected with an outer armor made of iron.

Students will receive fundamental instruction on this important historical milestone in naval technology, get a steam engine demonstration and participate in a hands-on drawing activity.

Full STEAM Ahead! is a new series of demonstration discussion/workshops designed for home school students and led by museum educator, Mike Galloway. These programs will be held on the last Wednesday of each month. Topics are generally related to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, or “STEAM”.

Occasionally, a program may be held on a different day due to a museum special event. Check our website or Eventbrite for the most updated listing.

Note: This pre-recorded Facebook Premier program will be broadcast on the NMUSN Facebook page on the date and time indicated above. If anyone has any problems accessing the museum's Facebook page, please send an email to [email protected]

Image: USS Monitor vs. CSS Virginia, 9 March 1862

Painting by Rear Admiral John W. Schmidt, USN(Retired), 1967-68, located at the Marine Midland National Bank, Troy, New York. Courtesy of the Marine Midland National Bank.

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

Catalog # NH 65686-KN


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