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Free Virtual Curator Talk with Gordon Calhoun

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12:00 - 1:00 pm (EST)

Join us for this free Virtual Curator Talk with Gordon Calhoun on Friday, September 12th, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Gordon Calhoun, Curator and Historian for the National Museum of the US Navy, will highlight the rich legacy of naval shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia. Delving into the pivotal role the area played in building the might of the U.S. Navy from the Revolutionary War through the 20th century, this virtual lecture explores industrial innovations, the importance of shipyards like the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and some of the individuals who helped turn blueprints into battleships.

Registration is required but the lecture is free. An email will be sent to you after registration with a link to join the Zoom webinar. 

related exhibition
And Let Victory Tell the Rest: 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia