USS WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION

NORFOLK TOUR OPTIONS

Tours for former BB64 crew aboard the ship will be scheduled ONLY at the Reunion and will permit those interested to take the tours offered below. All tours below require a minimum of 35 or tour will be cancelled and money refunded. Remember, comfortable shoes for all tours.

Tuesday, August 26,2008

Williamsburg/Jamestown Tour SOLD OUT

8:15 AM - 4:30 PM Depart via motor coach with tour guide providing informative narration about the historic Virginia Peninsula and the Hampton Roads area. In Williamsburg

stroll through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg with historical interpreter guiding you through the past and the events that helped shape America’s history in a one and one half hour leisurely walking tour. (Actual distance is approximately 4-5 blocks.) Following overview tour, enjoy free time to shop and browse in Merchants Square. LUNCH ON YOUR OWN IN THE AREA. Depart via coach for afternoon visiting Jamestown Settlement. Through an introductory film and expansive indoor exhibition galleries, you will discover political, social, and economic factors that led to the colonization of the New World. Outside, history comes alive with tour of re-created Powhatan Indian village, a colonial fort, and the three ships - Susan Constance, Godspeed, and Discovery - that transported English colonists to Virginia in 1607. Enjoy shopping in the gift shop for “Made in Virginia” items.

CONSIDERABLE WALKING - WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.

$60.00 PER PERSON.

Wednesday, August 27. 2008

Norfolk City Tour

9:15 AM - 1:00 PM To become oriented to the city and learn about Norfolk’s colorful 320 year history ride via coach through the lovely historic district and restored areas. You will see many shops, restaurants and attractions located within walking distance of your hotel. Enjoy a stop for a delicious ice cream treat at Doumar’s Drive Inn, home of the world’s first ice cream cone. Ride to the Norfolk Naval Base, which is part of Naval Station Norfolk - the largest naval installation in the world. Your tour will take you past the 14 piers and through the Naval Air Station. You will also drive by the historic homes built for the 1907 Jamestown Exposition that now house the flag officers. All persons visiting military installations must have a valid picture ID and are subject to individual search.

MINIMAL WALKING - HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE.

$35.00 PER PERSON.

SPIRIT OF NORFOLK Dinner Cruise

6:30 PM - 10:30 PM Walk the short distance from your hotel to board the magnificent Spirit of Norfolk for a three-hour dinner cruise in the Hampton Roads Harbor. The ship leaves the Waterside pier area and travels north on the Elizabeth River. The Spirit features a top-of-the-line buffet that includes beef, poultry, and seafood, fresh vegetables, potato, salad, rolls and dessert. Following dinner enjoy a live band playing your favorite hits. The Spirit also features professional performers who provide entertainment throughout the cruise. The ship has two fully enclosed, climate-controlled lower decks and an open-air upper deck. :

MINIMAL WALKING - HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE.

$63.00 PER PERSON, INCLUSIVE. WE HAVE THE ENTIRE SHIP RESERVED. PLEASE GET YOUR RESERVATION IN QUICKLY SINCE THIS TOUR USUALLY FILLS UP FAST.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Virginia’s Maritime Heritage - The Mariner’s Museum

8:45 AM - 2:30 PM Visit the Mariner’s Museum, one of the largest comprehensive maritime history museums in the world, hosting a treasure trove of more than 35,000 items inspired by human experiences with the sea. One of the most exciting projects ever undertaken by this museum is the conservation, preservation, and ongoing recovery of the USS Monitor, which was sunk off the coast of North Carolina shortly after she was involved in one of the most famous battles in naval history with the CSS Virginia...the battle of the Ironclads in 1862. Guests will have the opportunity to peek behind the scenes and learn about the amazing transformations as conservationists reverse 140 years of damage done by being immersed in seawater. This center focuses on the 1860s and the events, experiences and lifestyles of the time. The Mariner’s Museum also features the International Small Craft Center. This facility features nearly 150 boats from 36 countries and is one of the few truly internationally focused collections in the world. Browse in the Museum Shop, which features an extensive collection of books as well as nautical gifts for all ages and interests.

A box lunch will be included at the Museum.

MODERATE WALKING - HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE.

$55.00 PER PERSON/ $40.00 PER CHILD 3 TO 12. LUNCH INCLUDED.

Friday, August 29, 2008

“A Taste of Hampton Roads” SOLD OUT

8:45 AM - 2:30 PM Board the motor coach with your tour guide for the short drive to Portsmouth and enjoy a riding tour of Olde Towne Portsmouth, which encompasses in a single square mile one of the largest collections of antiques homes found anywhere in Virginia.

Next, enjoy a visit to Rowena’s, one of the country’s leading mail-order companies for fresh baked pound cakes and unique jams, jellies, and sauces. The facility located in the historic Ghent section of Norfolk includes a retail store, tearoom, staff offices, and kitchens. During your visit you will tour the production facility and enjoy tasting the delicious samples. The other component of this tour is a visit to The Hermitage, a Tudor-style mansion built in 1908. Located on the Lafayette River on 12 beautifully landscaped acres, the house features an outstanding collection of Eastern and Western art representing the arts of America, England, France, Italy, Persia, Russia, Spain, and the Far East. Lunch is included at the Freemason Abbey Restaurant. The 150-year-old church building turned restaurant will give guests the option of choosing from several lunch entrees.

MODERATE WALKING - HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE.

$60.00 PER PERSON. LUNCH INCLUDED.

BB64 2008 Annual Golf Classic

9:00 AM Sewells Point Golf Course

$40.00 PER PLAYER, Lunch on your own at the golf course.