Remembering USS Constitution's 1997 Sail

On July 21, 1997, outside of Marblehead Harbor, USS Constitution sailed unassisted for the first time since 1881. Learn about the restoration and training required to sail "Old Ironsides" on our blog. And hear from the crew of the sail in a 2017 conversation at the Museum marking the 20th anniversary of the event. 

Sailing "Old Ironsides"

Curious about the technique of sailing a frigate like USS Constitution? Carl explains the details in this week's Historian at Home video. Explore historical objects, like the "Day or Night" telescope, that aided sailors and read about sailing tactics on the Museum's website. And if you're up for the challenge, play the family-friendly Steer the Ship mini-game on aslfm.org. 

A Sailor's Life, Live!

Register now for the next episode of A Sailor's Life, Live! A Museum educator and Constitution crew member will explore how 1812 sailors stayed healthy on this wooden warship. Designed for students grades 3 and up and their families. Learn more and watch previous episodes on the Museum's website. 

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