Greenpoint Monitor Museum
The Greenpoint Monitor Museum
113332514
1996
Brooklyn, NY 11222 United States
greenpointmonitormuseum.org
Greenpoint Monitor Museum
The Greenpoint Monitor Museum is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and honoring the history of the USS Monitor, a revolutionary ironclad warship built and launched in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, in 1862. The museum is chartered by the state and focuses on educating the public about the USS Monitor, the Civil War, and local Greenpoint history.
Origins and Purpose
The USS Monitor was a groundbreaking vessel designed by Swedish inventor John Ericsson and constructed at Continental Iron Works. It gained fame for its role in the Battle of Hampton Roads, where it engaged the CSS Virginia in the first clash between two ironclad warships. The museum aims to commemorate this historical event and the contributions of Ericsson and the ship's crew.
Events and Celebrations
The museum has participated in significant celebrations, including a three-day event marking the 150th anniversary of the USS Monitor's launch in 2012. The event featured a history fair, memorial services, parades, and a concert, attracting community involvement and support from historical societies and local organizations.
Current Status
Despite being a chartered museum, the Greenpoint Monitor Museum does not have a dedicated physical location. It continues to operate by organizing events and educational programs related to the USS Monitor and Civil War history.
Funding and Projects
The museum received a grant in 2015 from the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund, which was intended to support the restoration of the ecological shoreline and the development of a museum site. However, the project's current status remains unresolved.
Significance
The museum highlights the important role that Greenpoint played in American naval history during the Civil War era. It also underscores the contributions of immigrants, such as John Ericsson, to the development of the United States. The museum's efforts to preserve this history align with broader educational and historical goals in Brooklyn and beyond.
[1] https://greenpointers.com/2019/01/30/157th-anniversary-of-uss-monitors-greenpoint-launch/ [2] https://thereconstructionera.com/monument-to-ironclad-monitor-in-greenpoint-brooklyn/ [3] http://greenpointmonitormuseum.org [4] https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/greenpoint-monitor-museum,113332514/ [5] https://monitor.noaa.gov/150th/news_greenpoint.html
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About the organization
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150th Anniversary of the Launching of the USS Monitor Official Logo of the Greenpoint Monitor Museum Copyright 2012 On January 30 1862 the USS Monitor was launched from the Continental Works located in Greenpoint Brooklyn New York. 150 years later on January 28th 29th and 30th 2012 there will be a great celebrationin to honor this historic launching of the USS Monitor the ship that saved the Union. We will honor John Ericsson the inventorThomas F. Roland the builder thecrew and theContinental Works workerswho built the USS Monitor.
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