USS Monitor Legacy Program: Capt. John Rodgers

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Friday, October 24, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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10/24/2025 12:00 PM 10/24/2025 01:00 PM America/Anguilla USS Monitor Legacy Program: Capt. John Rodgers John Rodgers was the son of the War of 1812 hero Commodore John Rodgers. The younger Rodgers commanded the North Pacific Exploration and Surveying Expedition in 1854. When the war began, Rodgers went with Flag Officer Hiram Paulding to try to save Gosport Navy Yard on April 20, 1861. Learn more about Capt. John Rodgers by attending this lecture! Advance registration is required whether you attend the lecture in person or online. Image credit: The capture of CSS Atlanta (at left) by USS Weehawken, in Wassaw Sound, GA, 17 June 1863. Courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 58896.Event LinksTickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3255046-0Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3255046-2 Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/norfolk/events/the-mariners-museum-and-park/uss-monitor-legacy-program-capt-john-rodgers-524943?ref=uceaddevent The Mariners' Museum and Park, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA, 23606

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John Rodgers was the son of the War of 1812 hero Commodore John Rodgers. The younger Rodgers commanded the North Pacific Exploration and Surveying Expedition in 1854. When the war began, Rodgers went with Flag Officer Hiram Paulding to try to save Gosport Navy Yard on April 20, 1861. Learn more about Capt. John Rodgers by attending this lecture! Advance registration is required whether you attend the lecture in person or online. Image credit: The capture of CSS Atlanta (at left) by USS Weehawken, in Wassaw Sound, GA, 17 June 1863. Courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 58896.

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