Richmond Navy Week at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture

5:00 – 7:00 PM The museum will host seven interactive demonstrations. Among these events are Sailors in their historic uniforms,  a history display from the Navy History and Heritage Command, meteorologists from the Fleet Weather Center, a biologist from the U.S. Fleet Forces Environmental Department, and Sailors from U.S.S Virginia (SSN-74) who will share their experiences aboard a nuclear-powered attack submarine.  At 7:00 PM there is a lecture and discussion on the life and legacy of Richmond native, Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely. Admiral Gravely served in World War II and the Korean War. The discussion will be led by Dr. Regina T. Akers, Sr. Historian at the Naval History and Heritage Command.