![]() ![]() The last highlighted treasure of Bancroft Hall is not hidden at all. Once you enter Memorial Hall, take a moment to feel its hushed sacredness and remember those lost in service to our country. It is one of the few remaining pieces left from one of the two Yard chapels that are no longer standing. This “Hurricane Window” memorializes American Navy personnel that were lost in an 1889 hurricane in Samoa. If you ascend the stairs to Memorial Hall, look to your right for an exquisite example of stained glass. They dropped bags of flour on unsuspecting guests in the Rotunda from the same spots. To help you find them, think of this legendary story: these same rooms were ironically used by midshipmen to mete out a different kind of punishment. See if you can pick out the “catacombs,” a number of secret rooms allegedly used by early administrators to mete out any punishments for the honor offenses of lying, stealing, and cheating. ![]() ![]() Once you enter the Yard through the Visitor Center, head to Bancroft Hall, the mother of all dorms, affectionately called “Mother B.” When you walk inside, you’ll be greeted by an incredible rotunda and a sweeping staircase leading up to Memorial Hall. While scavenging for clues, this “wild Bill the Goat” chase will take you through the Yard uncovering plenty of Naval Academy history and making interesting discoveries along the way! Bancroft Hall’s Hidden Treasures ![]() Join the fun of this historical scavenger hunt. As the weather warms up, grab a friend or two and head on over to the Yard. ![]()
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