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The Big Stick Silent Auction

Virtual Event CA, United States

Keeping History Alive at BB-61 Have some fun and join our February FUNdraiser! Battleship IOWA (BB-61) has several nicknames: "The Big Stick" (1952), "The Grey Ghost" (Korean War), and "The Battleship of Presidents." For those who served aboard her, she's a grand lady. For those who visit her, she's a living history experience and engineering marvel. And […]

Gravely Celebration

Virtual Event CA, United States

Join us for our 8th annual Gravely Celebration during Black History Month!  As a result of COVID-19 this year's event will be virtual but just as inspiring! NIGHTS TO REMEMBER In 1962, Vice Admiral Gravely became the first African American to take command of a U.S Navy combatant ship. He continued to break barriers throughout […]

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Memorial Day 2021

Battleship IOWA 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, United States

Memorial Ceremony Program Master of Ceremonies: Janice Bowman, Battleship IOWA Posting of Colors: Joint Forces Color Guard, Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos National Anthem: Ssgt. Quartrail Tucker, Army Recruiting Station Los Angeles Remembrance for POW/MIAs:A Place Setting For One, A Table For ALL: Chaplain, Hank Elder, SALs Department of California, and President, Remembering All […]

Summer Drive In Movie Series: Toy Story

Battleship IOWA 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, United States

Take a trip down to the Battleship IOWA to watch Toy Story in the comfort of your own car with your family! Be sure to enter the parking lot at Swinford and Harbor Blvd.

STEM Adventure Camp Week 1

Battleship IOWA 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, United States

The popular in-person, STEM summer camp adventure for students in first through eighth grades is happening at the Battleship IOWA Museum this summer. History and science will join together to introduce students to valuable scientific and engineering concepts as they were applied in the design and operation of the historic battleship, which earned the nicknames […]

STEM Adventure Camp Week 2

Battleship IOWA 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, United States

The popular in-person, STEM summer camp adventure for students in first through eighth grades is happening at the Battleship IOWA Museum this summer. History and science will join together to introduce students to valuable scientific and engineering concepts as they were applied in the design and operation of the historic battleship, which earned the nicknames […]

STEM Adventure Camp Week 3

Battleship IOWA 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, United States

The popular in-person, STEM summer camp adventure for students in first through eighth grades is happening at the Battleship IOWA Museum this summer. History and science will join together to introduce students to valuable scientific and engineering concepts as they were applied in the design and operation of the historic battleship, which earned the nicknames […]

STEM Adventure Camp Week 4

Battleship IOWA 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, United States

The popular in-person, STEM summer camp adventure for students in first through eighth grades is happening at the Battleship IOWA Museum this summer. History and science will join together to introduce students to valuable scientific and engineering concepts as they were applied in the design and operation of the historic battleship, which earned the nicknames […]

Summer Drive In Movie Series: Selena

Battleship IOWA 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, United States

Take a trip down to the Battleship IOWA to watch Selena in the comfort of your own car with your family! Be sure to enter the parking lot at Swinford and Harbor Blvd.

STEM Adventure Camp Week 5

Battleship IOWA 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, United States

The popular in-person, STEM summer camp adventure for students in first through eighth grades is happening at the Battleship IOWA Museum this summer. History and science will join together to introduce students to valuable scientific and engineering concepts as they were applied in the design and operation of the historic battleship, which earned the nicknames […]

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