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December 2018
Anatomy of Victory
A national icon for more than 200 years, USS Constitution is a successful ship by any standard of definition. Was it all luck? Not quite. Join us throughout the month of December for a 30-minute guided tour as we explore the design structure, teamwork, and people involved in “Old Ironsides” success. This tour will have you moving throughout two-floors of galleries, furling a sail, and watching a theatrical retelling of the Ship’s most famous battle. Tours will be offered most…
Find out more »Anchored in Tradition
Get in the holiday spirit at the USS Constitution Museum! Create a nautical anchor-themed ornament for the Christmas tree onboard "Old Ironsides" or buy an ornament for your own tree in the Museum's Store. Want to learn the interesting story behind this Constitution tradition? Check out the Museum’s blog post, “I’ll be home for Christmas…”
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 »All Paws on Deck!
When Constitution sailed from Boston in December 1814, she carried nearly 485 sailors and one valuable new crewmember: a work dog named “Guerriere.” Guerriere quickly became part of the Constitution family and proved just how helpful he could be. The strong terrier would help the sailors during their line drills, scare the rats away from the food, and occasionally keep watch on the spar deck. Today, Guerriere the Terrier is the Museum’s mascot and helps lead visitors upstairs to the…
Find out more »In the Yard: 206th Anniversary of the Battle of HMS Java
Join the officers and crew of USS Constitution in commemorating the battle against HMS Java on Saturday, December 29th with remarks and a firing of "Old Ironsides" saluting battery. Shortly after Christmas, 1812, Constitution was sailing in the Atlantic just off the coast of Brazil. On the morning of December 29, sails were sighted on the horizon, and Constitution's new captain, William Bainbridge, altered course to investigate. The ship proved to be HMS Java, a frigate similar to Guerriere. Both frigates stood for each…
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