Celebrate 250 Years of the U.S. Navy
Commemorate 250 years of the United States Navy where its story meets Boston Harbor. Spend the weekend at the Museum with activities for all ages. Putt your way through the Navy’s history, build your own ship to race; and help encourage the next generation of sailors by writing a letter of encouragement to recruits. We’ll extend the celebration to Monday, to welcoming you to see the latest additions to the Naval archives in our Museum Collection.
NAVY 250 WEEKEND
DATE
October 11-13
TIME
Daily 9:30 am- 5:00 pm
LOCATION
USS Constitution Museum & Charlestown Navy Yard
COST
Museum Admission
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Play Navy 250 Minigolf
Location: USS Constitution Museum
Timing: Saturday-Monday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Chart a course through 250 years of Naval history – one hole at a time! Test your skills on our 9 hole course, featuring fun facts that bring the story of the United States Navy to life. Weather permitting.
Write A Letter of Encouragement
Location: USS Constitution Museum
Timing: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
Encourage the next generation of sailors by writing a letter of encouragement to recruits in the 10-week bootcamp at Naval Station Great Lakes.
Take the “Built to Win” Challenge
Location: USS Constitution Museum
Timing: Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 am- 4:00 pm
President George Washington needs you to build one of the country’s 1st naval ships. Design, build, and test your own mini ship’s strength and speed. Are you up for the challenge?
Explore the Museum’s Artifacts of the Early U.S. Navy
Location: USS Constitution Museum
Timing: Monday, 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
We’re opening the vaults to provide you with a rare show and tell of the Museum’s newest acquisitions on the early U.S. Navy. Explore manuscripts and firsthand writings from the Navy’s earliest development, with select items from the recently gifted Collection of Vice Admiral George Emery. It is an up-close look at the documents that shaped a service and a nation.
