Category Archives: Navy Museum

CNA Donates Huge Collection of Books to Naval Historical Foundation

Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin

Last month, the Naval Historical Foundation was the recipient of a generous donation of approximately 400 books from CNA. The donation was arranged by Captain Peter Swartz, USN (Ret), analyst at CNA, and a loyal member and supporter of the … Continue reading →

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Museum Store Stocks Bric Tek Navy Warship Building Block Kits

Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin

The Navy Museum store, located in the National Museum of the United States Navy at the Washington Navy Yard, recently began stocking Bric Tek building block kits of simulated naval warships. We currently stock seven different construction kits, ranging from … Continue reading →

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Naval Aviators Visit Cold War Gallery

Posted on April 5, 2013 by admin

On 3 April 2013, three retired naval aviators paid their first visit to the Cold War Gallery at the Washington Navy Yard, to view some of the Navy Museum’s newest exhibits. Of particular interest to them was the Ready … Continue reading →

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USS Enterprise Leadership Award Winners Recognized at Cold War Gallery

Posted on March 26, 2013 by admin

In a ceremony held at the Navy Museum’s Cold War Gallery, at the Washington Navy Yard on 21 March 2013, five USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Sailors were recognized for their outstanding leadership in the “Big E” during its final … Continue reading →

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Naval History and the Royal Navy: An Interview with Former First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Jonathon Band

Posted on January 23, 2013 by admin

On 20 November, the Naval Historical Foundation interviewed First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Jonathon Band, GCL, DL, who presently serves as Chairman of Trustees of the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN). The NMRN represents an amalgamation of the National … Continue reading →

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Cruiser USS Worcester Model Installed in Cold War Gallery

Posted on January 16, 2013 by admin

Last week, an enormous model of a unique cruiser from the Navy’s post-World War II fleet was moved from the main Navy Museum at the Washington Navy Yard, across the parking lot to the Cold War Gallery. The builder’s … Continue reading →

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RADM P.D. Smith Visits Cold War Gallery

Posted on January 9, 2013 by admin

On 8 January 2013, RADM P.D. Smith, USN (Ret) visited the Cold War Gallery at the Washington Navy Yard. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the layout of a future Maritime Patrol Aircraft exhibit for the Gallery. RADM … Continue reading →

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New Navy Art Exhibit Opens at Navy Museum

Posted on October 24, 2012 by admin

Story by the Naval History and Heritage Command. In honor of the Navy’s 237th birthday, the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) opened a new Navy Art exhibit October 12 at the National Museum of the United States Navy, Building … Continue reading →

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Video Commemorates Cuban Missile Crisis 50th Anniversary

Posted on October 18, 2012 by admin

Fifty years ago, the world held it’s breath. When Navy reconnaissance jets and U-2 spy planes confirmed the existence of Soviet nuclear missile bases under construction in Cuba, the United States demanded their removal and instituted a naval quarantine of … Continue reading →

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Cold War Gallery Opening to the Public

Posted on October 3, 2012 by admin

In October 2012, the Cold War Gallery at the Washington Navy Yard, part of the National Museum of the United States Navy, will open to the public. The Gallery has been in development since 2003 and features a number of … Continue reading →

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NHF Hires New Development Director Leslie Cook

Posted on October 2, 2012 by admin

Leslie Cook joined the staff of the Naval Historical Foundation in September as the Foundation’s Director of Development. Leslie has worked in the non-profit sector for over fourteen years, recently serving as Director of Development for the Army Distaff Foundation, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cold War Gallery, Fundraising, Navy Museum, News, STEM | Tagged Cook, development, director, foundation, fundraising, hired, Historical, history, Leslie, naval, navy, non-profit | 1 Comment

New Exhibit Panels for 50th Anniversary of Cuban Missile Crisis

Posted on September 18, 2012 by admin

October marks 50 years since the tense standoff between the United States and Soviet Union that came to be known as the Cuban Missile Crisis. In the summer of 1962, the Soviets began moving nuclear missiles and nuclear-capable bombers to … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Navy Museum, News | Tagged 1962, blockade, Castro, Crisis, Cuba, history, JFK, Khrushchev, missile, naval, navy, nuclear, quarantine, Soviets, USSR | 4 Comments

Medal of Honor Aircraft Models in Cold War Gallery

Posted on August 6, 2012 by admin

By Taylor Hitt, NHF Intern The danger of combat often brings out the best in people. A way to honor the individuals who have acted with “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his [or her] life above and … Continue reading →

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Online Navy Museum Store Launched

Posted on August 2, 2012 by admin

We’re pleased to announce that we recently launched a new online store supporting the National Museum of the United States Navy. In late 2011 we renovated the interior of the store and stocked an entirely new selection of merchandise. Now, … Continue reading →

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First Group of STEM-H Teachers Completes 2012 Workshop

Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin

On Friday, 20 July, our first group of STEM-H Teacher Fellows completed their 2012 summer workshop with final presentations of lesson plans developed during an intense two week program. The four teachers in the first group were: Benjamin J. Barris … Continue reading →

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