November 07, 2024
USS Constitution Museum Hosts “At the Helm: A Conversation with USS NANTUCKET Leadership”
USS Constitution Museum Hosts “At the Helm: A Conversation with USS Nantucket Leadership”
CHARLESTOWN, MA (November 7, 2024)—The USS Constitution Museum is pleased to announce an exclusive public event, At the Helm: A Conversation with USS Nantucket Leadership, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. This special panel discussion will feature the leadership triad of the U.S. Navy’s newest ship, USS Nantucket (LCS 27)—a Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship set to be formally commissioned in the Charlestown Navy Yard on November 16.
The event provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from USS Nantucket’s Commanding Officer, CDR Kari Yakubisin, USN; Executive Officer, CDR Angela A. Eickelmann, USN; and Senior Enlisted Leader, CMDCS Esmelin Villar, USN. In addition to discussing the excitement surrounding the ship’s commissioning, the panelists will share insights from their careers, leadership experiences, and personal journeys within the Navy. Following the discussion, attendees will be invited to engage with the speakers during a brief Q&A session.
“We’re honored to welcome the USS Nantucket’s leadership to the Museum and provide our community with this rare opportunity to connect with these distinguished Navy leaders,” said Anne Grimes Rand, President and CEO of the USS Constitution Museum. “Their perspectives offer a bridge between our maritime heritage and the future of naval operations, inspiring us all to appreciate the enduring importance of naval service.”
The evening will open with a pre-panel reception at 5:00 pm, generously supported by the USS Nantucket Commissioning Committee. Guests are invited to enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow attendees before the 6:00 pm panel discussion.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM Reception | 6:00 PM Panel Discussion and Q&A
- Location: USS Constitution Museum
- Cost: Free, with advance registration required.
About the USS Constitution Museum
The USS Constitution Museum serves as the memory and educational voice of the USS Constitution by offering award-winning exhibits where all ages can have fun while learning and exploring history together. The Museum’s mission is to engage visitors in the story of Constitution to spark excitement about maritime heritage, naval service, and the American experience. The Museum is open seven days a week with a pay-what-you-wish admission policy. The USS Constitution Museum is a 2022 winner in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice in the “Best History Museum” category, and, in 2024, was designated as a winner of The Boston Globe 2024 Best of Best list, a Boston Parents Paper’s Family Favorite, and as a Trip Advisor “Traveler’s Choice,” among the top 10% of things to do worldwide. For more information, visit usscm.org.
Photo Credit: Courtesy Lockheed Martin.
