Collections Open House & Rum Party
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Before selfies individuals showed the world who they were with a portrait. Captured by the artist's brushstrokes or the photographer's eye, the portrait is a snapshot that reveals an identity and attitude, preserving a unique personality for all time.
Meet face-to-face with the men and women whose legacies of service and courage define USS Constitution. Chat with our curators and vote for your favorite rum concoction during the Privateer Rum Challenge. Join us on Wednesday, May 16, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM as we celebrate the many stories of individuality and expression told by our significant portrait collection.
Tickets are $50 for members and $60 for non-members. Not a member? Join today! Sponsorship opportunities are also available!
Your participation in this event directly supports the Commodores Fund used to acquire, protect, and share the stories of Constitution and those who served aboard.
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Commemorate Vietnam Veterans
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Photo by Greg M. Cooper Photography
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The United States of America
Vietnam War Commemoration & USS Constitution
Invite you to the Charlestown Navy Yard to help us commemorate the
50th Anniversary of the Vietnam Era
Friday, May 18 | 1:00 PM
Watch as USS Constitution returns to her berth at Pier 1 and welcome the Vietnam veterans aboard, hear the roar from Rolling Thunder, enjoy a live performance by the Navy Band Northeast, and visit engagement booths from Home Base and the Massachusetts and Boston offices of Veterans Services, honor our servicemen and women with a program from distinguished veterans and community leaders, and more! |
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Restoring an Icon
USS Constitution has undergone numerous re-fits, rebuilds, over hauls and, finally, restorations across her more than 220-year career. In less than ten years after her construction in Boston, she had already experienced significant re-building and repair work. Was she still the same ship?
Learn more > >
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In the Yard: Then & Now Tours of the Charlestown Navy Yard
May 10, 19 & 26
Save the dates for Preservation Month tours of the Charlestown Navy Yard provided by our friends from the National Parks of Boston. Get a glimpse into the Navy Yard's past with a walk through the present.
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In the Yard: Charlestown Navy Yard's 1833 Dry Dock 1
May 10 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM
May 24 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Tour the Charlestown Navy Yard's 185-year-old Dry Dock 1 with Naval History & Heritage Command Detachment Boston historian Margherita Desy. This tour requires participants to be able to climb steep and long flights of stairs in and out of the dry dock; not recommended for children younger than age 10; close-toe shoes a must. The tour is limited to 25 people and will leave from the USS Constitution Museum’s Lobby.
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In the Yard: Behind-the-Scenes Tour of USS Constitution's Preservation Facility
May 17 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Get a sneak peek of on-going preservation work for USS Constitution with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Naval History & Heritage Command Detachment’s restoration facility in the Charlestown Navy Yard. This tour requires participants to be able to climb steep and long flights of stairs in the building; not recommended for children younger than age 10; close-toe shoes a must. The tour is limited to 25 people and will leave from the USS Constitution Museum’s Lobby.
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In the Yard: 1812 Marines
May 19 | 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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Boston Area Chantey & Maritime Sing
May 20 | 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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Honoring Our Heroes
May 26 - 28 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Honor the men and women who served in our nation’s military this Memorial Day Weekend. We will partner with Operation Gratitude to create and send paracord “survival” bracelets to deployed troops overseas and first responders in the United States. Don’t have time to make a bracelet? Consider writing a thank you letter that will be included in one of the 100,000 care packages that Operation Gratitude sends out each year.
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Mutinous Expedition: A Quest Based on Honest Truth
Now through August 31
Relive the story of Jack Tarr, an ordinary seaman aboard Constitution, and his struggle to decide whether to join a mutinous crew or stay loyal to Captain Bainbridge. Explore the galleries to find hidden clues to help inform your decision. Quest kits are available in the Museum lobby.
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USS Constitution Museum Gala
October 25 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Join us as we toast USS Constitution’s 221st birthday and raise a glass to two extraordinary members of our community at the USS Constitution Museum Gala – A Salute to Service at The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. This year, we will celebrate Congresswoman Niki Tsongas for her tireless support of veterans' affairs and strong advocacy for the community of the Massachusetts Third District. As she prepares to leave Congress this fall, please join us in honoring Congresswoman Tsongas for her commitment to the same ideals Constitution represents – dedication to community, commitment to purpose, and excellence in all endeavors. We will also toast Gary P. Kearney, M.D. as he receives the “Old Ironsides” Exemplary Service Award for his dedicated leadership during the War of 1812 Bicentennial as a Trustee and Vice Chairman of the Museum.
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Our Museum Store has something for everyone, including apparel featuring USS Constitution's helm and anchor, homewares from Chelsea Clocks™ to Staffordshire porcelain, pens made from "Old Ironsides" wood, Constitution copper coins, 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 and call us at 617.426.1812 ext. 122, Monday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET.
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Accessories & Apparel
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Coins & Stamps
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Jewelry
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Prints
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Books & Media
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Constitution Wood
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Models
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Souvenirs
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Chelsea Clocks
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Home Decor
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Memorial Bricks
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Toys & Games
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