Permission To Come Aboard
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 09/18/2021
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The exhibition highlights the legacy and shared cultural heritage of the Navy through toys and collectibles. These historic objects tell the story of the United States and the military families who made toys and brought toys home, passing down this indelible history of specific Navy ships. Visitors to the exhibition can explore the cultural heritage of life on a ship through the uniforms, food, activities, as well as the specific sailor vernacular/language.
The exhibition will include resource material and public engagement through lectures and public photos explaining the expansion of the Navy in San Diego, specifically into Coronado, South Bay San Diego, and Baja California during the Spanish American War, World War I, and World War II. The history of San Diego Navy ship building from wooden hulled boats to iron clad and steel aircraft carriers tells the story of ingenuity and hard work to problem solve and bond together during wartime.
Highlights:
- The evolution of US NAVY ships from the “Age of Wood and Sail”, “Ironclad & Steam” era, steel hull “Great White Fleet” era leading into the super dreadnought battleship of WWI. This battleship ultimately resulted in the aircraft carrier prior to WWII.
- Public engagement exhibit including photos of current and past South Bay Veterans including stories relating to:
o Video recording of oral histories
o Gold Star families and street names in Chula Vista
o History of the WAVES, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency
Service
From Joseph Frangiosa, Jr., Curator:
Through this exhibition, visitors will see a unique and intriguing collage of sailor-built models, advertising, toys and collectibles that bonded Americans to the Navy.
As a young nation, the Navy was responsible for planting a U.S. flag on the world stage. From the beginning of time, control of the seas dictated the success and survival of a country. The Navy legacy continues in San Diego to this day. Public support and awareness of the Navy and patriotism drive young people to serve and make our way of life possible.
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