9:30 – 10:00 Training Introduction and the Interpretive Equation: All
10:00-10:30 Revolutionary War Background: Dr. Robert J. Allison, Suffolk University
Readings:
Allison, Robert. The American Revolution: A Concise History, pp. ix – viii, “Important Dates in the American Revolution” and “Preface,”
Allison, Robert. The American Revolution: A Concise History, pp. 1-15, “Chapter I: The Revolution’s Origins”
National Park Service “Module 101 Developmental Worksheet: The Interpretive Equation“
9:30-9:55 Staged debate on creation of a US Navy: Rebecca Crawford
9:55-10:15 Why a Navy?: Lt. Commander Timothy Anderson, USS Constitution
10:15-10:30 Q&A and Discussion: All
Readings:
Interpreting Old Ironsides, pp. 3-4, “Re-establishment of the Navy”
“Timeline of US Navy Creation“, Margherita Desy, Historian NHHC Det Boston
9:30-9:55 Historic Narrative and Practical Construction Understanding: Matt Brenckle
9:55-10:15 Understanding your Audience: Jennifer Zanolli
10:15-10:30 Q&A and Discussion: All
Readings:
Interpreting Old Ironsides, pp. 4-7, “The Building of USS Constitution”
Log Lines, “Birch and Oak”
Log Lines, “Should her ways have better laid”
Log Lines, “Constitution’s Launch from a Different Perspective”
Log Lines, “Madeira Mystery“
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9:30-9:55 History and Reasons for Copper: Margherita Desy
9:55-10:15 Starting the Conversation: Rebecca Crawford
10:15-10:30 Q&A and Discussion: All
Readings:
Restoration Blog, “Copper Bottomed”
9:30-10:15 Ship’s armament & how it works: Matt Brenckle
10:15-10:30 Q&A and Discussion: All
Readings:
Interpreting Old Ironsides, pp. 7-10 “Constitution’s Guns”
Interpreting Old Ironsides, p. 143 “Constitution’s Armament”
Log Lines, “Constitution’s Guns: A Snapshot”
9:30-9:55 History of Charlestown Navy Yard dry dock and how it works: Margherita Desy
9:55-10:15 Roving Interpretation: Jennifer Zanolli
10:15-10:30 Q&A and Discussion: All
Readings:
Log Lines, “This Splendid Work of Art”
Restoration Blog, “A Local Innovator: Loammi Baldwin Jr. (1780-1838)”
Restoration Blog, “Adam’s Dry Dock”
Restoration Blog, “Constitution’s Dry Dock”
Restoration Blog, “History of Dry Dock 1, Charlestown Navy Yard: An Overview”
Restoration Blog, “The Engine House”
Boston National Historical Park/NPS – “The Yard’s First Dry Dock“
9:30-9:55 Sleeping and Living at Sea in the Age of Sail: Matt Brenckle
9:55-10:15 Making things Relative: Jennifer Zanolli
10:15-10:30 Q&A and Discussion: All
Readings:
Men of Iron, pp. 15-32, “Joining a Seafaring Community”
9:30-9:55 Past Restorations: Margherita Desy
9:55-10:15 Building a Tour with the Interpretive Equation: Jennifer Zanolli
10:15-10:30 Q&A and Discussion: All
Readings:
“Overview of USS Constitution Re-builds & Restorations”
“USS Constitution – Significant Rebuilding/Repair/Restoration Periods”
Restoration Blog, “Axes and Adzes”
Restoration Blog, “Maintaining and Restoring an Icon”
Restoration Blog, “Restored with Care”
9:30-9:55 Provisioning, Storing, and Eating on USS Constitution: Matt Brenckle
9:55-10:15 Interpretation and Tastings: Gary Foreman
10:15-10:30 Q&A and Discussion: All
Readings:
Interpreting Old Ironsides, pp. 16-19, “Salt Junk and Ship Bread”
Interpreting Old Ironsides, pp. 126-127 “Of the duties of a Cook” and “Regulations to be observed respecting Provisions.”
9:30-10:00 Motivations and Implications of the War: Dr. Robert J. Allison, Suffolk University
10:00-10:30 Collections Highlights: Curatorial Staff
10:30 Q&A and Discussion: All
Readings:
A Sailor’s Life for Me, “War of 1812 Overview”
Interpreting Old Ironsides, pp. 40-50 “War of 1812: The Navy Department,” “War of 1812: Overview of the U.S. Fleet,” “War of 1812: U.S. Naval Operations,” “War of 1812: The Royal Navy”
9:30-9:55 Understanding the Battle Experience: Matt Brenckle
9:55-10:15 Including Everyone – Under Pressure: Lauren McCormack
10:15-10:30 Q&A and Discussion: All
Readings:
Interpreting Old Ironsides, pp. 55-58 “Gun Drill in Old Ironsides”
Interpreting Old Ironsides, pp. 62-65 “Battle Techniques and Strategies”
9:30-10:30 Tour of Ship Highlighting her Evolution over 200 years*: Brenckle/Crawford/Desy
* Includes interpretive training and time for Q&A
Readings:
Stop Sheets, Spar Deck Forward, Gun Deck Forward, Berth Deck, and Gun Deck Aft
Handouts:
USS Constitution – 200 Years of Change: An Illustrated Tour
Brenckle, Matthew, Lauren McCormack, Sarah Watkins. Men of Iron: USS Constitution‘s War of 1812 Crew. Boston, MA: USS Constitution Museum. 2012.
Brodine, Charles E. Jr, Michael J. Crawford, Christine F. Hughs. Interpreting Old Ironsides: An Illustrated Guide to USS Constitution. Washington D.C.: Naval Historical Center. 2007.
Martin, Tyrone G. A Most Fortunate Ship: A Narrative History of Old Ironsides. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press. 1997.
USS Constitution Museum. Stop Sheets: Spar Deck Forward, Gun Deck Forward, Berth Deck, Gun Deck Aft. Boston, MA: USS Constitution Museum. 2011.
Naval History and Heritage Command Detachment Boston and USS Constitution Museum. 200 Years of Change. Boston, MA: NHHC Detachment Boston. 2016.
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