Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The MacArthur Memorial is proud to host the Norfolk Historical Society’s Louis Guy Lecture Series every second Wednesday of each month. These lectures are free and open to the public!
Join the Norfolk Historical Society every second Wednesday of the month for a free, public lecture on Norfolk and Hampton Roads’ history.
More details to come.
For more information, please visit the Norfolk Historical Society’s website: https://norfolkhistoricalsociety.wildapricot.org/
Norfolk Historical Society Monthly Lecture Series: TBD
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The MacArthur Memorial is proud to host the Norfolk Historical Society’s Louis Guy Lecture Series every second Wednesday of each month. These lectures are free and open to the public!
Join the Norfolk Historical Society every second Wednesday of the month for a free, public lecture on Norfolk and Hampton Roads’ history.
More details to come.
For more information, please visit the Norfolk Historical Society’s website: https://norfolkhistoricalsociety.wildapricot.org/
Norfolk Historical Society Monthly Lecture Series: TBD
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The MacArthur Memorial is proud to host the Norfolk Historical Society’s Louis Guy Lecture Series every second Wednesday of each month. These lectures are free and open to the public!
Join the Norfolk Historical Society every second Wednesday of the month for a free, public lecture on Norfolk and Hampton Roads’ history.
More details to come.
For more information, please visit the Norfolk Historical Society’s website: https://norfolkhistoricalsociety.wildapricot.org/
Design Your Own Military Patch | Activity HQ
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Learn why military patches are so important and then design your own!
Military patches are very important. They help with identification and they are also a source of pride for those who wear them, telling a story of how their unit was founded and their history. They come in many different designs and a lot of thought goes into what they look like because the patch is meant to say something about the people that wear it. Learn about the different patches worn by the US Armed Forces throughout history and then design your own!
Norfolk Historical Society Monthly Lecture Series: Lt. Col. Howard Baugh and the Tuskee Airmen
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The MacArthur Memorial is proud to host the Norfolk Historical Society’s Louis Guy Lecture Series every second Wednesday of each month. These lectures are free and open to the public!
Join the Norfolk Historical Society every second Wednesday of the month for a free, public lecture on Norfolk and Hampton Roads’ history.
Presenter Howard Baugh covers the story and legacy of his father, who flew 136 combat missions in Europe with the famed Tuskegee Airmen during World War II.
For more information, please visit the Norfolk Historical Society’s website: https://norfolkhistoricalsociety.wildapricot.org/
WWII Paper Dolls Activity | Activity HQ
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Learn about the role of women during World War II and the history of paper dolls while dressing up a wartime-inspired paper doll of your own to take home!
Due to advance in printing technology, the popularity and accessible of paper dolls increased in the early 20th Century. By the 1930s, movie stars and brides were the most popular types of paper dolls. World War II challenged that for a time. During the war, millions of women joined service organizations, worked in industry, and served in the military to support the war effort. Their participation was encouraged by the government and by society. Paper dolls reflected this sentiment. During the 1940s, women’s war related uniforms became a prominent paper doll feature. Learn about the role of women during wartime while dressing up your own paper doll as a WAC, WAVE, riveter, and more!
Special Display | The WAVES of WWII
Friday, March 6, 2026
Learn about the service of the USN WAVES in WWII through the story of Barbara G. Kelley Drolet.
During World War II, women were barred from serving in the regular armed forces but special reserves branches were founded that opened the door for female servicemembers to serve their country in a variety of roles both at home and overseas. Learn about the women’s reserves branch of the US Navy, the WAVES (Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service), and explore the service of Barbara G. Kelley (Drolet) who served with the WAVES during WWII.
Norfolk Historical Society Monthly Lecture Series: Colonel William Lamb and the Guns of Fort Fisher
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The MacArthur Memorial is proud to host the Norfolk Historical Society’s Louis Guy Lecture Series every second Wednesday of each month. These lectures are free and open to the public!
Join the Norfolk Historical Society every second Wednesday of the month for a free, public lecture on Norfolk and Hampton Roads’ history.
Presenter Larry Walker covers Norfolk native Col. William Lamb’s successful defense of Fort Fisher in North Carolina against attacks by the Union Army during the Civil War.
For more information, please visit the Norfolk Historical Society’s website: https://norfolkhistoricalsociety.wildapricot.org/
MacArthur's Relief at 75: Perspectives on Command, Conscience, and Civil-Military Relations
Saturday, April 11, 2026
On the 75th anniversary of General MacArthur’s relief of duty by President Truman during the Korean War, the MacArthur Memorial will host a special symposium discussing the events surrounding this historic controversy. More details to come.
Abandon Ship – Winter Edition Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 11AM
Do you have what it takes to survive in cold waters? Participants will learn about the different tools necessary for survival and rescue on the open ocean and will be able to try on real-life immersion suits!
This daily program is included in Nauticus’ general admission.
