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Engagement between USS Constitution and HMS Cyane and HMS Levant by Ambroise Louis Garneray, c. 1830 [USS Constitution Museum Collection]
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February 20, 2019 marks the 204th anniversary of USS Constitution's battle between HMS Cyane and HMS Levant. Despite the two-to-one advantage of the British, Constitution’s heavier guns and heavy construction were able to both deal out and absorb more punishment than her opponents. Learn about this battle through our new interactive maps.
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In the Yard: 204th Anniversary of the Battle of HMS Cyane and HMS Levant
February 20 | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Come aboard Constitution as her officers and crew host a ceremony to commemorate "Old Ironsides'" victory and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Masters of Miniature: Best of the Best!
February 2 - March 23 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
View the Best of the Best! at our 40th Annual Model Ship Show. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the prize-winning models from the last 5 years, partake in family activities including a scavenger hunt, learn how to get a ship into a bottle, observe a model ship restoration every Wednesday, and more! The Model Show is presented by the USS Constitution Museum and the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild and is funded in part by the Boston Marine Society.
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LEGO® Maritime Festival
February 16 - 24 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Let your imagination set sail this February School Vacation Week! Head to the USS Constitution Museum to build your own ship with LEGO® and DUPLO® Bricks, inspired by the different ship designs on display in Masters of Miniature! In the hands of a creative kid – or kid at heart – a pile of colorful bricks can become an aircraft carrier – or USS Constitution! The nautical fun continues with a “Float Your Boat” LEGO® Challenge, “Picture Yourself” LEGO® Selfie Masks, a scavenger hunt through our Masters of Miniature exhibit, and much more!
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Boston Area Chantey & Maritime Sing
February 17 | 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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Adam Makos Launches “Spearhead”
February 20 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join bestselling author Adam Makos as he celebrates the launch of his new book, Spearhead, and shares WWII Corporal Clarence Smoyer's tale of brutal combat and a surprise connection with an enemy tanker. Copies of Spearhead will be available for sale and signing by both Mr. Makos and Mr. Smoyer. Enjoy refreshments, meet the author and his inspiration, and learn more about this intense and intimate story of war. There are only a few spots remaining!
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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, 10:00 AM to 5:00 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.
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