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May 2019
Tools of a Trade: Caulking
USS Constitution is the oldest ship afloat in the world thanks, in part, to the thud of a sturdy caulker’s mallet, sticky tar, and miles of old rope. Try your hand at this essential step in keeping wooden ships afloat today as part of Preservation Month!
Find out more »Eight Bells for Memorial Day
In US Navy tradition, eight bells are rung for the death of a sailor, signifying his or her watch is forever over. On Memorial Day, honor the dead of Constitution’s historic crew by writing their names on a paper bell for display in the museum. The deaths of these nearly 270 men teach us about the hazards to life and limb on an early warship, and remind us of the bravery required by our nation’s military personnel throughout history and…
Find out more »June 2019
World Cruise: Collections Benefit / Talk & Reception
Hear the Stories of Capt. “Mad Jack” Percival On May 29, 1844, USS Constitution set forth on what would become a two year voyage around the world. It was the Ship’s first and only circumnavigation, touching at 24 ports of call before returning to Boston in 1846. Join us for a talk with Prof. Robert J. Allison, a leading expert on Constitution’s World Cruise. Get a rare glimpse of items from our Collection that “Mad Jack” and members of his crew acquired during…
Find out more »Boston Area Chantey & Maritime Sing
Listen, learn, and lift your voices! Participate in your maritime heritage by joining a rousing chorus of sea chanteys at the USS Constitution Museum. These monthly gatherings, on the 3rd Sunday of every month, are family-friendly and open to anyone who would like to participate.
Find out more »A Star to Steer By: Celestial Navigation Then and Now, Here and There
In the GPS age, steering a ship by the stars can seem like a mystical lost art. How did ships possibly manage to cross huge expanses of ocean and still make their intended landfall? What do you actually see when you look through a sextant? What do latitude and longitude really represent? Spend Saturday morning with the Museum's public historian and expert navigator to explore the mysteries behind celestial navigation. Learn about the skills that ship captains relied on and…
Find out more »July 2019
On the Harbor: July 4th Underway Cruise Spectacular
$99
Celebrate Red, White, and Blue with "Old Ironsides"! This July 4th, join the USS Constitution Museum and Boston Harbor Cruises for an unforgettable star-spangled celebration. See America's Ship of State, USS Constitution, in all her glory as she makes her annual Fourth of July underway cruise in Boston Harbor. Enjoy first-class views of this historic event as you cruise alongside the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. See Constitution fire a 21-gun salute to the nation at Castle Island, hear…
Find out more »Boston Area Chantey & Maritime Sing
Listen, learn, and lift your voices! Participate in your maritime heritage by joining a rousing chorus of sea chanteys at the USS Constitution Museum. These monthly gatherings, on the 3rd Sunday of every month, are family-friendly and open to anyone who would like to participate.
Find out more »August 2019
Boston Area Chantey & Maritime Sing
Listen, learn, and lift your voices! Participate in your maritime heritage by joining a rousing chorus of sea chanteys at the USS Constitution Museum. These monthly gatherings, on the 3rd Sunday of every month, are family-friendly and open to anyone who would like to participate.
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