Honoring our Heroes this Memorial Day
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As we approach Memorial Day here at the USS Constitution Museum, we pause to reflect on those who lost their lives while in service on board USS Constitution, not just in battle but in the daily operation of the Ship across the globe.
More than 260 officers and crew have died while serving on board the Ship over her centuries of service. Only 26 of those died either in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. Constitution was fortunate in the relatively low numbers of casualties sustained in her major battles during the War of 1812, but for sailors on the world’s oceans in the 1800s, illness, disease and infection were far more common killers. A list of those crew who died has been compiled by the Museum from references in the Ship’s logbooks, medical logs and crew service records.
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Eight Bells for Memorial Day
May 27 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
In US Navy tradition, eight bells are rung for the death of a sailor, signifying his or her watch is forever over. On Memorial Day, honor those who died by writing their names on a paper bell for display in the Museum. The deaths of these nearly 270 men teach us about the hazards to life and limb on an early warship, and remind us of the bravery required by our nation’s military personnel throughout history and today.
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Ed Sevilla Named Chief Development Officer
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The USS Constitution Museum has appointed Edward D. Sevilla to the new position of Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer.
Sevilla joins the Museum from the leading national philanthropy consulting firm Grenzebach Glier + Associates (GG+A), where he served as Senior Vice President and a member of the leadership team. He has extensive experience in fundraising and marketing communications - he has worked on capital campaigns whose goals ranged up to $3 billion for education clients such as Dartmouth College, McGill University, the University of Rochester and Vanderbilt University.
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“His depth and breadth of experience in fundraising and marketing brings energy and continued momentum to our plans for a more dynamic visitor experience in the Navy Yard with memorable moments for all ages” said Anne Grimes Rand, President.
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New and Improved Museum Store
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Our Museum Store now has an updated look! Although we couldn’t bring the shop into dry dock, we have done some renovations - including the removal of some cabinetry in order to open up space on the floor to feature more amazing products and souvenirs. Additionally, the new look emphasizes the gorgeous brickwork and utilizes the windows to add natural light to the store. Come stop by and visit the newly renovated Museum store!
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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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Brighton Public School Students Reimagine Pier 1
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The entire 9th grade class from Brighton Public Schools visited the Navy Yard on April 9th for the day. The students are working on an interdisciplinary project to reimagine Pier 1 as a place that is both climate ready and helps to serve the greater community. The USS Constitution Museum, National Parks of Boston, US Navy, Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard, and Charlestown Residents Alliance worked with the students - introducing them to the impacts of climate change on Boston Harbor, the history of the Navy Yard and USS Constitution. The students will be presenting the top projects back to Navy Yard staff in the first week of June.
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In the Yard: Charlestown Navy Yard's 1833 Dry Dock 1
May 9 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM
May 23 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
View the 185-year-old Dry Dock 1 in the Charlestown Navy Yard with Margherita Desy, Historian with the USS Constitution, for a 1 1/2 hour tour. Learn about the building of the dry dock, its importance to the 19th and 20th U.S. Navy, and the dock’s history with “Old Ironsides”, the first warship to enter the dock on June 24, 1833.
Register for May 9 >>
Register for May 23 >>
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In the Yard: Behind-the-Scenes Tour of USS Constitution's Preservation Facility
May 16 | 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. Join Margherita Desy, Historian with USS Constitution, for a 1-hour tour of the 1847 Alexander Parris-designed carpenters' and riggers' shops.
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World Cruise: Collections Benefit / Talk & Reception
June 13 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Hear the Stories of Capt. “Mad Jack” Percival. On May 29, 1844, USS Constitution set forth on what would become a two year voyage around the world. It was the Ship’s first and only circumnavigation, touching at 24 ports of call before returning to Boston in 1846.
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A Star to Steer By: Celestial Navigation Then and Now, Here and There
June 22 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In the GPS age, steering a ship by the stars can seem like a mystical lost art. How did ships possibly manage to cross huge expanses of ocean and still make their intended landfall? What do you actually see when you look through a sextant? What do latitude and longitude really represent? Spend Saturday morning with the Museum's public historian and expert navigator to explore the mysteries behind celestial navigation. Learn about the skills that ship captains relied on and hear about the difficulties ships faced in the eras before GPS.
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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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