Save the Date: USS Constitution's Birthday on Oct 21

"Old Ironsides" is about to turn 223, and we bought the best birthday present ever! Join us on Facebook on Wednesday, October 21 to celebrate the Ship's birthday and be there when the Captain opens our present. More details to follow!

Education on Deck

In celebration of World Teacher Day on Monday, October 5, we are highlighting USS Constitution's connections to education this week at the Virtual Museum. Read about the Ship's lifelong role in education on our blog and watch this episode of Historian at Home as Public Historian Carl Herzog dives into Constitution's role as world educator. This role continues today, with the Museum's online educational programming, including new Virtual Field Trips available for school and youth groups.

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New Virtual Program: Family Firepower!

Join us on Saturday, October 17 from 5:00 – 6:00pm ET for Family Firepower: a new virtual program where families can experience USS Constitution as recruits on her historic gun crew! Participants will learn about the tools and teamwork required to make USS Constitution a successful warship, see behind-the-scenes areas on the Ship with a U.S. Navy sailor, and put training to the test by firing Alka-Seltzer® cannons at home. This program is designed for youth age 10 and up and their families. Advance registration is required by Monday, October 12. Space is limited—reserve a place for your family now on our website!

Museum Historian Goes Live

Followers of Public Historian Carl Herzog's video series Historian at Home can now tune in for sessions streaming live from the USS Constitution Museum! The first Historian Live program will be next Tuesday, October 13 at 1:00 PM ET. How and why was USS Constitution built? Watch as Carl guides viewers through Forest to Frigate, an exhibit that explores the Ship's beginning from construction to launch. Join live via Zoom or Facebook. No registration is necessary.

Bring Constitution History Home

Want to learn more about America's Ship of State? Our Museum Store offers books for USS Constitution enthusiasts of all ages to discover the legacy and history of "Old Ironsides." Visit the Museum Store in person Thursday-Sunday from 10:00am - 5:00pm or shop anytime in our online store.

Your Gift Supports our Educational Mission

In these challenging times, your gift matters. A gift of any amount supports our mission to spark excitement and provide hands-on educational opportunities for all of our visitors - both in-person and on-line. Your support helps us inspire students, parents, families, and history fans with the timeless stories of “Old Ironsides.” Now more than ever, the voice of America’s Ship of State and her crew is needed. We deeply appreciate your ongoing support! Click below to give today.

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