Celebrating Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month, and we will celebrate by honoring the contributions women have made throughout the history of "Old Ironsides" and the U.S. Navy. Follow the USS Constitution Museum on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as we share these stories throughout the month. 

Virtual Programs for Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts

Calling all Girl Scouts! The Museum is excited to partner with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts this spring to offer three exclusive virtual programs. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about ship design and construction, life at sea during the War of 1812, and sailor communications with us. Find more information and register on the GSEM website. 

Voyage of Mercy: Virtual Author Talk & Community Conversation

Tuesday, March 9, 6:00 PM EST

Join the National Park Service, Boston Harbor Now, USS Constitution, and the USS Constitution Museum for a free virtual program featuring stories and conversation with Stephen Puleo, author of Voyage of Mercy: The USS Jamestown, the Irish Famine, and the Remarkable Story of America’s First Humanitarian Mission. The event features traditional Irish music provided by Calum Bell and Friends, an author talk, and a community conversation and Q&A. Reserve your spot today!

Visit our online Museum store to purchase a copy of Voyage of Mercy. Signed copies are available for a limited time while supplies last! Need more reading material? Explore our selection of maritime books for readers of all ages. 

2021 LEGO® Maritime Festival 

Everything was awesome at our virtual LEGO® Maritime Festival last week! Thank you to the thousands of LEGO® brick fans who joined us for live virtual events and utilized our online LEGO® activities. If you missed one of our live events, you can watch the LEGO® Festival Tour of USS Constitution and Meet a LEGO® Master Model Builder programs on Facebook. 

Special thanks to the 70 families and individuals who submitted entries to the Ship Shape Competition. We were blown away by your creativity and detailed designs. Congratulations to our grand prize winner, Jackson, for his work on the “The Blue Piranha.” View the winner and all entries here!

Support the Mission of the USS Constitution Museum

Are you enjoying the inspiring stories of "Old Ironsides," such as this week's features celebrating Women's History Month?

These stories from the Virtual Museum are made possible by donations from Museum supporters like you.

As we all reflect on the challenges of the past year, the Museum's fiscal year is also quickly drawing to a close on March 31. Your support will help us finish on a strong note, and prepare for the opportunities in the year ahead. 

Please give today! Your support has great impact. It helps the Museum convey the patriotic values of USS Constitution by sharing the inspiring stories of the people who built and sailed America's Ship of State and the crew and officers—like Lieutenant Commander Claire V. Bloom—who continue this proud tradition. 

Every gift counts! Please give today—and thank you for your support.