RMS Lusitania: Casualty of War

936 Big Bethel Road,Hampton VA 23666

05 May, 2021

Description

Join us for a presentation from the Mariner's Museum and Park on the sinking of the RMS Lusitania on May 7, 1915. It was a time when traveling the seas was a combination of luxury and speed. Ships like RMS Lusitania were the pride of their nations. But the onset of WWI in 1914 would go on to impact the entire globe. Though America was determined to stay neutral, acts of unrestricted submarine warfare by the German Empire would eventually bring them into the war. Erika Cosme discusses how the Lusitania disaster became one of the first events that would eventually draw our nation into the global conflict Presented by Erika Cosme, Content & Interpretation DeveloperThe Mariners' Museum and Park Erika began as an intern at The Mariners’ Museum, helping to curate the “Speed & Innovation” exhibition. She remained on as a volunteer after her internship was completed, eventually joining the staff full time. Erika worked both in the Education Department, teaching educational programming; and also in the Digital Services department re-working the Ages of Exploration website. Currently, she is in the Department of Interpretation as the Content and Interpretation Developer. This title is simply a wordy way of saying she performs research on various topics, and helps pick the objects and write text that goes into the museum’s exhibitions. She also continues teaching programs to both youth and adult groups as needed. Ultimately, her passion is studying ancient histories. Since joining The Mariners’ Museum, she has learned more about maritime history and culture than she ever thought she would, but enjoys the challenge of studying the maritime world. She loves her profession, and is thrilled to be part of the museum community.