September 11 at the Charlestown Navy Yard

Join us in the Charlestown Navy Yard on Saturday, September 11, 2021 for a day of service and remembrance. For full details, visit our website.

Memorial Ceremony

9:00 - 9:30丨Charlestown Navy Yard

The USS Constitution Museum, USS Constitution, and Boston National Historical Park will commemorate the tragic loss of life and significance of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in a memorial ceremony led by Commanding Officer John Benda. This will feature remarks by former Constitution Commanding Officer, CDR Robert S. Gerosa, Jr., USN (Ret.). At the time of September 11, 2001, Gerosa was the Combat Information Center Officer and Assistant Operations Officer on board USS Ramage (DDG 61).

Thank a Veteran

9:30 - 5:00丨USS Constitution Museum

All Museum visitors on September 11 will have a chance to give back to local veterans by writing a thank you card to a veteran and packaging it with a lifesaving paracord bracelet. These letters and bracelets are an important and impactful message of gratitude to our heroes. The bracelets and letters will be distributed to Vietnam veterans in New England by Operation Gratitude.

Care Package Assembly Day

10:00 - 5:00丨USS Constitution Museum

On this National Day of Service, help us say thank you to members of the U.S. military who bravely serve our country every day! Together with Operation Gratitude, we will pack 1,000 Recruit Graduate care pouches for new Sailors and Coast Guardsmen. Advance registration is required for this event. Visit our website for more information and to register for a shift.

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