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Streamers mix with falling snow during the christening of the future guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) at the Bath Iron Works shipyard Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Bath, Maine. [U.S. Navy Photo]
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The USS Constitution Museum is proud to share the opportunity to witness the commissioning of a new U.S. Navy destroyer in Boston Harbor with you later this year. The USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) will be commissioned at the Flynn Cruiseport Boston (formerly known as Black Falcon Terminal) on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
To sign-up to receive an invitation to this free, public event, please visit the USS Thomas Hudner Commissioning Committee’s website at https://www.usshudnerddg116.org/commissioning-tickets. Please remember to enter “USSCM” in the “Classcode” field of the form. You are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible, preferably before Monday, August 13, 2018 to be included on the invitation list. The U.S. Navy will mail you an official invitation in the fall. You must respond to this invitation to receive tickets to the event. While this is a free, public event, tickets are required for admission to the ceremony.
To learn more about USS Thomas Hudner, the Ship’s namesake - CAPT Thomas J. Hudner, Jr., USN (Ret.) – a former USS Constitution Museum member and Overseer, and plans for the commissioning, please visit the committee’s website at www.usshudnerddg116.org. For questions, please contact the Commissioning Committee directly at usshudnerddg116@gmail.com.
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CAPT Thomas Hudner, Jr., USN (Ret.) attends the christening of the future guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) on Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Bath, Maine. [U.S. Navy Photo]
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USS Thomas Hudner underway during the builder’s trials in late-March 2018. [Photo courtesy Bath Iron Works]
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A Salute to Maritime Heritage
August 9 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM
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Come celebrate craft and scholarship at the USS Constitution Museum’s Salute to Maritime Heritage and presentation of the Don Turner and Samuel Eliot Morison Awards on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Join us as our honorees discuss their vital contributions to nautical culture, followed by a reception with hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer. The celebration will conclude as we observe evening colors pierside at 7:53 PM.
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In the Yard: Rosies Invade the Navy Yard
August 11 & 12
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[Photo by Matt Teuten, courtesy of the National Parks of Boston]
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Join the National Parks of Boston in the Charlestown Navy Yard for a two-day extravaganza celebrating the role of shipbuilding women during World War II!
Thousands of women worked in the Charlestown Navy Yard during the war as painters and welders to riveters and sheet metal workers. Their efforts played a critical role in the outcome of the war and left a lasting mark on American history.
Enjoy swing dancing, live music, WWII military vehicles, hands-on activities, and more!
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Highland Street Foundation's Free Fun Fridays
August 31 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Explore the USS Constitution Museum for FREE on August 31 thanks to the generous support of the Highland Street Foundation. The Free Fun Friday program increases access and opportunities for children and families throughout Massachusetts during the summer months. Every Friday, from the end of June through the end of August, multiple cultural venues open their doors for free.
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Art on the Trails to Freedom
Now - October 1
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Come see three amazing art installations this summer at the Charlestown Navy Yard! This program, hosted by the National Parks of Boston and the USS Constitution Museum, features work from three Boston-based artists: a sculpture by Somerville resident Chris Frost, a sound installation by Boston-based composer Maria Finkelmeier, and a mixed-media installation by Yale School of Art and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts graduate Marlon Forrester.
These installations are part of the National Park Service’s Art on the Trails to Freedom, a collaborative project that invites artists from New England to create public works of art that explore Boston’s historical themes and activate select locations on Boston’s Freedom Trail and Black Heritage Trail with new theme-based public programming and temporary public art installations.
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Celebrating American Independence
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USS Constitution fires a 21-gun salute toward Fort Independence during her Fourth of July Cruise. [Photo by Greg M. Cooper]
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On July 4, 2018 USS Constitution went on her Fourth of July underway cruise in commemoration of the 242nd Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This was Constitution's first Independence Day cruise in three years as she was in dry dock undergoing her 2015-2017 restoration.
"Old Ironsides" traveled to Fort Independence on Castle Island and fired a 21-gun salute with the 101st Field Artillery from the Massachusetts National Guard returning the salute. An additional 17-gun salute was fired as Constitution passed the U.S. Coast Guard Station, the former site of Edmund Hartt’s Shipyard where Constitution was built and launched.
Guests aboard two Boston Harbor Cruise boats followed "Old Ironsides" around Boston Harbor while enjoying a lunch buffet and hearing about the history of USS Constitution and the Harbor from USS Constitution Museum staff.
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Allison Gamble and Carl Herzog, USS Constitution Museum staff, smile for the camera as they cruised alongside "Old Ironsides".
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The family-fun continued in the Museum as visitors spent their Fourth of July learning about USS Constitution and naval history.
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Ready, Aim, Fire!
Now - August 31 | 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Are you ready to have a blast? Step into the role of the courageous crew who manned USS Constitution’s cannons and learn the science and steps required to fire a 32-pound carronade in our Ready, Aim, Fire! family program
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In the Yard: "Old Ironsides" Yoga
August 2 - 30 | 7:00 PM
Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout August enjoy Boston’s most unique all-levels vinyasa flow while overlooking the spectacular views of the sun setting over Boston aboard USS Constitution.
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In the Yard: Charlestown Navy Yard Family Days
August 2 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Enjoy, play, and learn at the Charlestown Navy Yard during our family days this summer! Various family-friendly activities include rope making, block & tackle, monkey’s fist throw, and knot tying stations.
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In the Yard: Swinging Summer Nights Concert Series w/ Victor Martin Aragon
August 2 | 6:00 PM
Join the National Parks of Boston this summer for live music every Thursday night! Food will be available for purchase from local food trucks, but feel free to bring a blanket and picnic! Activities will also be available for our younger visitors during the concert.
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In the Yard: Boston Navy Yard in WWII
August 3 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Civilian workers in the Boston Naval Shipyard built over 200 ships, including 14 Fletcher Class destroyers. Learn why their accomplishments were so important for laying the foundation for the Allied victory. This 60-minute walking tour begins at the large flagpole at the base of Pier 1 and concludes with a special visit aboard USS Cassin Young.
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In the Yard: Rosie's Navy Yard Tour
August 10 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Over 8,000 women joined the workforce at the Boston Naval Shipyard to help win World War II. Join this free 60 minute walking tour to explore their stories. Tour begins at the large flagpole at the base of Pier 1, Charlestown Navy Yard.
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Boston Area Chantey & Maritime Sing
August 19 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM
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 family-friendly gatherings take place on the 3rd Sunday of every month and are open to anyone who would like to participate.
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In the Yard: 1812 Marines
August 18 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The United States Marines guarded the Charlestown Navy Yard throughout its entire history as an active Navy installation. They also served aboard ships like USS Constitution during the War of 1812. Come learn how they served both ashore and at sea!
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In the Yard: Boston Navy Yard in the Cold War
August 24 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Not long after the Allied victory of World War II, the United States faced new threats in the era of the Cold War. Discover how the Naval Shipyard workers stepped up to these challenges and began modernizing the U.S. Naval fleet in the 1950s and 60s. This 60-minute walking tour begins at the large flagpole at the base of Pier 1 and concludes with a special visit aboard USS Cassin Young.
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USS Constitution Museum Gala -
A Salute to Service!
October 25 | 6:00 PM
Join us at the Fairmont Copley Plaza as we honor Congresswoman Niki Tsongas and Vice Chairman of the USS Constitution Museum Gary P. Kearney, M.D. for their exemplary leadership and service to the community.
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We are proud to offer you the opportunity to own a piece of American history with this limited edition medallion! This medallion is made from copper sheathing that once clad USS Constitution, America's Ship of State, which defended the ideals and values of a free and independent nation. Inspired by our collection, it is illustrated with images celebrating the earliest years of USS Constitution’s history.
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On the front is a rendering of USS Constitution based on a circa 1803 painting by Michele Felice Cornè. Painted approximately six years after the Constitution’s launch in 1797, it is the earliest known artistic depiction of the Ship that is still in existence.
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On the back of the medallion is an artist concept rendering of USS Constitution’s original figurehead, a large full-length statue of the Roman hero, Hercules. The epitome of strength, Hercules holds the document for which Constitution is named.
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Our Museum Store has something for everyone including apparel featuring USS Constitution's helm and anchor, Chelsea Clocks™, pens made from "Old Ironsides" wood, Constitution copper medallions, and much more!
No time? No problem! Museum Store associates are happy to help you make a purchase over the phone and drop it off to you at one of the 15 minute parking spots available behind the Museum on Baxter Road. Find that perfect something online or call us at 617.426.1812 ext. 122, Monday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET.
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Be a part of the legacy of USS Constitution and sail into a year of excitement and discovery, all the while knowing that you are helping to inspire the future while preserving the past! Members receive 10% off all Museum Store purchases. Come aboard > >
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