The National Parks of Boston, USS Constitution, Naval History & Heritage Command Detachment Boston, and the USS Constitution Museum cordially invite you to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. The ceremony will take place adjacent to USS Cassin Young, a Fletcher-class destroyer named for Commander Cassin Young, recipientRead more
Join the National Park Service, USS Constitution Museum, and USS Constitution in celebrating three birthdays: the U.S. Navy (243rd), “Old Ironsides” (221st), and USS Cassin Young (75th). Participate in hands-on activities for all ages including a Watson Adventures scavenger hunt, watch USS Constitution‘s crewmembers perform boarding pike and gun drills, enjoy birthday cake, and more!Read more
USS Constitution Museum Leadership Speaker Series Featuring John F. Lehman United States Secretary of the Navy, 1981 – 1987 Serving under President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1987, Secretary Lehman was a driving force in the resurgence of American naval dominance at the height of the Cold War. Through his vision of building up theRead more
In commemoration of the 206th Anniversary of USS Constitution’s legendary battle and victory against Great Britain’s Royal Navy frigate HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812, a special narrative of the battle will be given on the main hatch of USS Constitution in Charlestown Navy Yard at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 19. Participating inRead more
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration & USS Constitution invite you to the Charlestown Navy Yard to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War on Friday, May 18, 2018 1:00 PM Watch as USS Constitution returns to her berth at Pier 1 and welcome the Vietnam veterans aboard, hear the roar fromRead more
USS Constitution is living history, captured in drawings, paintings, and photographs. The legacy of “Old Ironsides’” victories and the men of iron who served aboard her are chronicled in countless annals. Over the course of Constitution’s 221 years, through wartime and peace, many have lyricized her glory; from broadsides celebrating her War of 1812 victoriesRead more
Share your thoughts at our next open house opportunity: Thursday, January 18, 2018 | 3:30-6:30 PM Kennedy Community Resource Center, 55 Bunker Hill Street The Boston National Historical Park and USS Constitution Museum are imagining what the visitor experience in the Charlestown Navy Yard could be: What kind of events and activities would you likeRead more
Join us Friday, November 10, 2017 at 8:00 am for Morning Colors in front of “Old Ironsides” on Pier 1, followed by breakfast at the USS Constitution Museum. Guest Speaker James Wright James Wright is President Emeritus and Eleazar Wheelock Professor of History Emeritus at Dartmouth College. He joined the Marine CorpsRead more
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, flies over USS Constitution during the ship’s annual 4th of July cruise as part of the 2012 Boston Navy Week. Boston’s Long Wharf can be seen on the lower right with crowds and the American flag. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class BillyRead more
Join us for the 38th Annual Model Ship Show Reception & Presentation of the 2016 Don Turner Award! Given annually for efforts to preserve important vessels or for contributions to our knowledge and understanding of ship design and construction, this year’s Don Turner Award Recipient is Meghan E. Wren-Briggs, Founder and Executive Director of theRead more
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