EdTalk: Old Ironsides
Schedule
Sat Jan 24 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23510 | Norfolk, VA
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Old Ironsides: America’s Ship of StateSaturday, January 24 | 12:00PM
📍 Shipshape Showdown Theater at Nauticus | Included with General Admission
Captain Christopher Allan Melhuish, USN (Ret.), and Commander Michael Beck, USN (Ret.), former commanding officers of USS Constitution, will share the remarkable story of Old Ironsides, America’s Ship of State. Drawing on their own experience commanding the ship, they’ll explore its legacy, its role in shaping American naval history, including its 1931 visit to Norfolk, and why it remains a powerful symbol of national pride today.
This special talk is included with general admission, but reservations are required in advance. Space is limited!
Reserve your free spot for the Ed Talk:https://104497.blackbaudhosting.com/104497/Old-Ironsides-Americas-Ship-of-State
Purchase your general admission tickets: https://104497.blackbaudhosting.com/104497/page.aspx?pid=213&tab=2&txobjid=ef891756-f0ca-44cc-9154-31fd4828d44a
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