Becoming "Old Ironsides"

This week, we celebrate the anniversary of USS Constitution's battle with HMS Guerriere.  On August 19, 1812, USS Constitution met and defeated the British frigate. In this decisive victory, Constitution became a household name and the nickname, "Old Ironsides," was born.

In this week's Historian at Home video, Carl discusses the details and importance of the Guerriere battle. Continue the learning on our website or plan a visit the Museum to see objects related to the Guerriere battle in person! Purchase timed tickets in advance and find all details about visiting the Museum on our website.

Protecting Global Commerce: Register Now! 

Register today for our upcoming virtual panel discussion, Protecting Global Commerce, on Wednesday, August 26 at 4 PM ET. Together with three experts, Public Historian Carl Herzog will discuss the US Navy's legacy of protecting maritime commerce from USS Constitution to today.

Support the Museum and Virtual Museum

Thanks to your support, the Museum successfully opened to the public two weeks ago! We are thrilled that operations are running smoothly and visitors are enjoying their experience. This is a milestone that all of our supporters can continue to celebrate—you helped make this happen with your financial contributions, membership, and engagement with our Virtual Museum and social media channels. Thank you!

In these challenging times, your support of the Museum's mission has never been more important. A gift of any amount supports our critical operations to ensure the Museum can stay open, physically and virtually, and continue to engage the public with the timeless stories of "Old Ironsides." Click below to give today. We deeply appreciate your ongoing support.