For the first time since its restoration, USS Constitution made its July 4th turnaround in Boston Harbor, accompanied by water-spouting fireboats.
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Neighborhood Photo: USS Constitution Commemorates Battle of Midway
The USS Constitution sailed from the Charlestown Navy Yard to Castle Island on Friday, June 8 to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. She fired a 21-gun salute at Fort Independence on Castle Island and a 17-gun salute as she passed the U.S. Coast Guard Station. Here the USS Constitution sails past the Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: USS Constitution Commemorates 50th Anniversary of U.S. Involvement in Vietnam War
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration and USS Constitution commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War on Friday, May 18. Photo submitted by Vinnie Marasa. The USS Constitution visited Fort Independence in Southie where it fired a 21-gun salute at the South Boston Vietnam Memorial. She then returned to her berth at Pier 1 in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Read More…
St. John School Participates in Dorchester Heights Community History Day
St. John School was invited to attend Dorchester Heights Community History Day at Dorchester Heights in South Boston last Friday, May 4. There were costumed re-enactors (Henry Knox, Deborah Samson, Sam Adams, Phillis Wheatley, Joseph Rotch, Mrs. Rotch and an 1812 Marine), as well as sailors from the USS Constitution who taught the students basic swordsmanship Read More…
USS Constitution “Old Ironsides” Underway After Three Year Overhaul for US Navy’s Birthday
Happy 242nd Birthday U.S. Navy! USS Constitution went underway for her first turnaround demonstration since October 2014 from Charlestown Navy Yard on Friday Oct. 20 in commemoration of the Navy and Constitution’s Birthday. The ship traveled to Fort Independence on Castle Island where she fired a 21-gun salute with the Concord Battery and 101st Field Read More…
Weekend Brief: “Old Ironsides” Underway Friday, Ensemble Party, Head of the Charles, City Sunsets
Things to know for Friday Events for Friday, October 20th: Deadline for NEMPAC Performance Season Pass 2017-18. Friday is the deadline for North End Music and Performing Arts Center season pass purchases. Don’t miss out on a terrific season of concerts and special performances hosted at 16 Charter St R. Click here for the full Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: BPMA Harvest Party, Prado Meeting, Distracted Driving
Things to know for Thursday Events for Thursday, October 19th: 5:30PM Boston Public Market Harvest Party. Join the Boston Public Market Association (BPMA) at 100 Hanover Street as they host their second annual Harvest Party Fundraiser benefiting the Boston Public Market’s Community Engagement Fund, which offers free, public, seed-to-skillet education experiences for the local community. Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: NEMPAC Pumpkin Painting, Casalinga Opening, Harbor Walk
Things to know for Wednesday Events for Wednesday, October 18th: 9:30AM St John School Open House. Join St John’s Parochial School at 9 Moon Street for an open house Wednesday at 9:30AM. 2:30PM NEMPAC’s Pumpkin Painting on the Prado. Join the North End Music and Performing Arts Center is hosting pumpkin painting on the Prado Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: Christmas in July, North End Garden, Crosswalk Buttons, Ironsides in September!
Wednesday’s things to know! Events for Wednesday, July 26th! 5:30pm Croquet on the West Lawn of Christopher Columbus Park. Croquet on the West Lawn of Christopher Columbus Park. The fun starts at 5:30 – 7:30pm. Free and open to all! 6:30pm Next Level Fitness Bootcamp. Located at Hanover Street and Cross Street, get fit and stay healthy every Read More…
USS Constitution to Float Again
Huzzah! The USS Constitution will float again on July 23rd after two years in dry dock for restoration. The National Parks of Boston in the Charlestown Navy Yard will celebrate Constitution’s much-anticipated return to the water on Sunday, 7/23 from 9AM to midnight. There will be free family-friendly activities throughout the Navy Yard from 4PM to 8PM as Dry Dock 1 begins to flood. Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: NBSS Reception, Seussical Kids, USS Constitution Vandalized
What you should know for Thursday! Events for Thursday, May 18th: 4:00pm Tour of the Towns NEMPAC Instrument Petting Zoo – Charlestown Public Library. NEMPAC and the Eureka Musician’s Ensemble will team up in an exciting “Tour of the Towns” this summer, bringing their fun and interactive Instrument Petting Zoos to Charlestown and Beacon Hill. Located at 179 Read More…
USS Constitution Restoration Timelapse Video
Watch the amazing progress being made aboard USS Constitution as her 2015-2017 restoration comes to a close! Without much snow this winter to slow down progress, the restoration crew expects the ship to refloat in July. Look closely and you will see the shiny copper sheathing going on her hull. If you had the chance to Read More…