Fourth of July at the Virtual Museum

The USS Constitution Museum and USS Constitution are bringing fun virtual experiences to your Fourth of July celebration! Visit usscm.org/july4 for a complete list of Independence Day resources and activities. 

Learn about historical celebrations on our blog and have some family fun with one of our at-home activities. USS Constitution may not be going underway this year, but you can read about her turnaround history and relive previous cruises online.

On July 4th, follow the USS Constitution's Facebook page for a live Ship tour with Historian at Home Carl Herzog, a public trivia contest, and a 21-gun salute aboard "Old Ironsides".

A Sailor's Life, Live! 

Just in time for USS Constitution's Fourth of July 21-gun salute, we are learning about the Ship's mighty firepower on the next episode of A Sailor's Life, Live! Do you have what it takes to join the gun crew? Register now for this program on Wednesday, July 1st at 1 PM ET and watch previous episodes of the program on our website. 

LEGO® Ship Shape Competition

Since March, we have loved seeing your creative builds in our weekly LEGO® Ship Shape Competition. We are pausing the competition for a bit after this week, so let your imagination set sail by building any type of ship you want! 

This week's competition details will be announced on Facebook this Friday, July 3 at 12 noon ET. The LEGO® creations with the most likes in each age bracket (0-5 years old, 6-10 years old, 11-15 years old, and 16+ years old) by Monday, July 6 at 12 noon ET are the winners.

The Museum and a list of winners will be featured in the August 2020 issue of Boston Parents Paper and online on July 28, 2020. Boston Parents Paper is an award-winning magazine and website with information, tips, and resources that parents across Massachusetts have depended on for over 30 years. 

Celebrate July 4th with a Gift to the Museum!

As America’s Ship of State, USS Constitution symbolizes timeless values of leadership, community, teamwork, and service. Independence Day is a time to celebrate those values and reflect on the ways that “Old Ironsides” can inspire Americans today. As we grapple with COVID-19 and the continued work of racial reconciliation, USS Constitution can offer powerful and timely lessons. Always ready, the diverse crew of Constitution achieved improbable victories, and contributed to Americans’ shared sense of national identity.

The USS Constitution Museum is dedicated to engaging all ages in the stories of “Old Ironsides” and her crew. Your gift today will support our thriving Virtual Museum and our dynamic Fourth of July programming, as well as our plans to safely reopen to the public. 

Thank you for your support!