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Vice Admiral Gravely Luncheon
February 23, 2022 @ 11:30 am
February is BLACK HISTORY MONTH and one of the ways we acknowledge it is to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely. He was far more than just the first African-American to command a warship or become an admiral. To get to know him better, click here.
In honor of Vice Admiral Gravely’s achievements, Battleship IOWA will be hosting the GRAVELY EXPERIENCE STUDENT LUNCHEON on Wednesday FEBRUARY 23rd from 11:30am – 1pm. Up to 120 eleventh grade students will be welcomed aboard to enjoy a free lunch while listening to a panel of diverse individuals discuss their inspirations and motivations to break through societal barriers and find success.