From the present appearance of affairs, I believe it is time this country was possessed of a Navy…[Frigates,] I suppose, will beRead more

This past August the Curatorial Department was contacted by the Woburn Public Library‘s Archivist regarding a USS Constitution souvenir in their collection that was slatedRead more

On Saturday last [May 16, 1795], the keel of the United States frigate [Constitution]…was finished laying. It is 156 feet in length,Read more

While most of USS Constitution‘s captains are known for their adventures during their lifetimes, there is one captain who made waves during his life andRead more

The warm summer days in the Charlestown Navy Yard are a boon for USS Constitution‘s current restoration in Dry Dock 1. The NavalRead more

  Heigh, my hearts! cheerly, cheerly, my hearts! yare, yare! Take in the topsail. Tend to the master’s whistle. Blow, till thouRead more

USS Constitution sailed into fame and earned the nickname “Old Ironsides” in her War of 1812 battle against HMS Guerriere. During those 35 minutes of intenseRead more

As we’ve said before, we love to put a face to a name. A recently acquired collection of portraits allows us toRead more