Adults & Community events 2010
HIDDEN HISTORIES
In this series of talks, specialists from the NMRN in Portsmouth will share insights into their historic collections. Making a personal selection they will highlight less well-known items and the surprising, even shocking, histories which they can reveal.
Booking essential. Each talk lasts 45 minutes and is followed afternoon tea. Cost £6.00.
To book or for more information please contact education.bookings@nmrm.org.uk or telephone 02393 727 588
Saturday 4th September, 14.30
Naval Observers: Eyewitnesses to History
Matthew Sheldon, Head of Curatorial Department
From personal letters and diaries to official records, our archive contains many compelling accounts kept by naval personnel. Discover how these give us a unique insight into naval events as well chronicling the impact of social and technological changes during the last 400 years of naval history.
Saturday October 2nd, 14.30
Naval Voices: oral history
Victoria Ingles, Curator of Oral History
Hear about the highs and lows of naval life as told by those who lived it. From First World War veterans to serving personnel and their families our collection of recordings gives a fascinating and often humorous insight into how life in the Navy has changed during the twentieth century from the dramatic experience of wartime to the everyday experience of living on board ship.
Saturday 6th November, 14.30
Shining Examples: Naval Medals
Richard Noyce, Curator of Artefacts
Learn about some of the fascinating stories behind our medals. From daring actions to recognition of long and distinguished careers each medal can tell us much about the individuals who received them as well as the wider role of the Navy.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH - FREE EVENT
A series of drop in gallery talks. No booking required.
Wednesday 6th October (2-3pm) - Chasing Freedom object handling and trail
Find out more about the Navy's role in ending the transatlantic slave trade in this interactive session. Then discover more about Britain's role in the slave trade with a special trail around the Museum
Thursday 14th October (11.30am-12.30pm) - Snapshot in time: the Royal Navy and slavery
Join us for a glimpse into the fascinating Chadwick photo archive and see for yourself how the Navy helped end the slave trade.
Thursday 21st October (11.30am-12.30pm) - Nelson's multicultural navy
Find out about the international origins of the men who helped Nelson win the battle of Trafalgar.
Do you want to be a Community Curator?
Do you live in Portsmouth and want to know more about the history of your local area, the Royal Navy and the Dockyard?
If you said yes then we want to help you become a Communtiy Curator! This is a brand new community outreach project linked to Sea Your History, the Museum's exciting online archive project.
The aim is to encourage local people to investigate their locality, its links to the Royal Navy and role in Portsmouth’s maritime history. After training sessions with professional Museum staff, volunteers will produce their own community project which will be included on the website along with lesson plans and guidance notes on how to become a community curator. It could be an exhibition, an artwork, a guided tour or even a radio show - the sky's the limit!
For more information about becoming a community curator contact the Learning Team by email or by calling 023 9272 7584.