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Join Bestselling Author Adam Makos for the Launch of “Spearhead”!

By dwedemeyer | | Comments are Closed | 20 February, 2019 | 0

Join Bestselling Author Adam Makos for the Launch of Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II Wednesday, February 20, 2019 USS Constitution Museum | Charlestown Navy Yard 6 PM – Lecture 7 PM – Book Signing & Reception   In the waning days of World WarRead more

In the Yard: 204th Anniversary of the Battle of HMS Cyane and HMS Levant

By Elysa Briggs | | Comments are Closed | 20 February, 2019 | 0

Join USS Constitution‘s Executive Officer and Crew on February 20, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. on the decks of “Old Ironsides” to commemorate the 204th anniversary of the battle with HMS Cyane and HMS Levant.

In the Yard: 206th Anniversary of the Battle of HMS Java

By dwedemeyer | | Comments are Closed | 29 December, 2018 | 0

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 theRead more

All Paws on Deck!

By dwedemeyer | | Comments are Closed | 26 December, 2018 | 0

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 fromRead more

Commemoration of the 77th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor

By dwedemeyer | | Comments are Closed | 7 December, 2018 | 0

The National Parks of Boston, USS Constitution Museum, and USS Constitution 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, recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor for hisRead more

Happy Birthday Navy!

By USS Constitution Museum | | Comments are Closed | 20 October, 2018 | 0

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

Leadership Speaker Series: John F. Lehman, 65th United States Secretary of the Navy

By USS Constitution Museum | | Comments are Closed | 3 October, 2018 | 0

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 the Yard: Commemoration of the 206th Anniversay of the HMS Guerriere Battle

By USS Constitution Museum | | Comments are Closed | 19 August, 2018 | 0

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

In the Yard: Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

By USS Constitution Museum | | Comments are Closed | 18 May, 2018 | 0

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

Poems for a Nation’s Ship

By USS Constitution Museum | Blog, History, Log Lines, New acquisitions | 1 comment | 4 April, 2018 | 2

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

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