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Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: "USS Monitor: The Little Ship that Saved the Nation" by John Quarstein

USS Monitor
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12:00 - 1:00 pm (EST)

John Quarstein, Director Emerita of the USS Monitor Center, will explore the fascinating history of 19th-century Swedish American inventor and engineer John Ericsson and the role the first ironclad ship played in the Civil War. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this fascinating aspect of naval history!

This is a virtual lecture presented over Zoom, with a fee of $5 for ASHM members and $10 for non-members. Register below.