Taffy 3 Commemoration Ceremony (October 23, 2021)
Join us for a FREE commemoration ceremony at the Galveston Naval Museum at 10am, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 as we commemorate the importance of the sacrifice made by the task unit "Taffy 3" in the Battle Off Samar. This was an important battle in the Pacific theater of WWII and marked a turning point in the war against Japan, as a much smaller armada of US Navy (Taffy 3) turned the advance of a much larger Japanese Naval Force.
Haunted Submarine and Safe Trick-or-Treat (October 29 & 30, 2021)
Safe Trick-or-Treating Event at the Galveston Naval Museum on Oct. 29 & 30 from 7p - 10p. Take a spooky tour through a haunted WWII Submarine. Fun for all ages. $10 per visitor. (Candy and Trick-or-Treating locations around the museum grounds included)
Work Week (November 7-13, 2021) Volunteers Needed
Lucky Lady Commissioning Anniversary
(Held Feb 29, 2020)
Thanks to Sam Fussell with Texas A&M Galveston's Maritime Academy, Sara Martin and the Navigators of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce, Master Chief Clenon Mitchell and the Glenda Dawson High School NJROTC from Pearland for a moving celebration of the USS Cavalla.
Why is USS Cavalla so Special to US Naval History?
This WWII era submarine was commissioned on Feb. 29, 1944, earning her the nickname, “Lucky Lady”, due to her commissioning being on a leap day. We are celebrating 76 years since her commissioning. It also marked her 19th birthday. The USS Cavalla is the only U.S. submarine to sink an aircraft carrier that attacked Pearl Harbor, and this is why she is know as the "Avenger of Pearl Harbor".
Why is USS Cavalla so Special to US Naval History?
This WWII era submarine was commissioned on Feb. 29, 1944, earning her the nickname, “Lucky Lady”, due to her commissioning being on a leap day. We are celebrating 76 years since her commissioning. It also marked her 19th birthday. The USS Cavalla is the only U.S. submarine to sink an aircraft carrier that attacked Pearl Harbor, and this is why she is know as the "Avenger of Pearl Harbor".
Did you know children who visit Museums at an early age are more likely to become life-long learners?
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Veterans Day Salute
Commemorating 100 Years of Honoring Veterans
In 1919, President Wilson marked the first celebration of Armistice Day, making it a National Holiday. Honor your favorite Veteran this year by making a $25 donation in their name by clicking the button below. The Veteran's name will appear on our Veteran Honor Roll.
In 1919, President Wilson marked the first celebration of Armistice Day, making it a National Holiday. Honor your favorite Veteran this year by making a $25 donation in their name by clicking the button below. The Veteran's name will appear on our Veteran Honor Roll.
