The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News will partner with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Monitor National Marine Sanctuary to commemorate the Battle of Hampton Roads from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, March 11. Even after 161 years, the epic clash of the ironclads continues to captivate both the U.S. and the world, and this year’s commemoration will showcase the impact of technology, innovation and human connections intertwined with this significant event through family-friendly interactive activities, according to a museum release. The Battle of Hampton Roads was fought on March 8-9, 1862, off the waters where the Elizabeth and Nansemond rivers meet the James River in Virginia. Immortalized in the history books as the Civil War battle that changed warfare at sea forever, this historic event encompasses technology, science and people which remains relevant today as when it began 161 years ago. “This upcoming commemoration is a reminder of the lasting imp...