For the second time in the last 100 years, the oldest floating U.S. Navy warship, USS Constitution, sailed under her own power on the 200th anniversary of her famous War of 1812 battle with the HMS Guerriere. The last time was in 1997 on her 200th birthday. Only a few of the upper sails were Read More…
News from the USS Constitution Museum: America’s oldest commissioned warship, USS Constitution, sets sail on Sunday for the first time since 1997. For this momentous occasion, the United States Post Office releases a Forever stamp of the ship to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812. The image depicted on the stamp is the Read More…
A reader responds to our event posting on “Old Ironsides” setting sail under her own power on Sunday, August 19, 2012 for the second time in 100 years. Aha … Thank you for the story on the USS Constitution and its sail on Sunday. That must be why all the Navy Chiefs were marching through Read More…
After posting some of my images from the 4th of July, I happily received more great photos from neighbors as shown in the gallery below. The scenes include the Navy Seal “Leap Frogs,” Tall Ships, Blue Angels, USS Constitution, US Coast Guard Barque Eagle and depict events commemorating the War of 1812 Bicenennial, Navy Week, Read More…
Look up the air! Look out on the harbor! Wow! It was one spectacle after another on the North End / Waterfront and downtown Boston during the 4th of July Bicentennial Commemoration of the War of 1812. The U.S. Navy’s renowned Blue Angels performed several aerial demonstrations during the USS Constitution turnaround. The Blue Angels Read More…
Happy 4th of July! It’s been quite a week of Independence Day celebrations. Here are some Tall Ships photos from around the waterfront area, including the arrival in the fog and a couple at night. Hoping to get some quality night time shots later this week. Enjoy! (Check out the event schedules for all the Read More…
Boston Harbor and the War of 1812 – Guided Walking Tour Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19, and 26 2:30 – 4:00 PM Fee: Adults $6.00, Children 5-17 $1.50 (includes admission to the Paul Revere House. USS Constitution Museum is admission by donation.) A guided walking tour commemorating the 200th anniversary of the outbreak of the Read More…
News release and photos from OpSail regarding the detailed schedule of events for June 30 – July 5, 2012: OPSAIL BOSTON 2012 PRESENTED BY BANK OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES FREE TOURS, PRIVATEER TALL SHIPS “GUNFIGHT” SPECTACULAR TALL SHIPS, FAMED BLUE ANGELS FLYOVER, AND WAR OF 1812 BATTLE REENACTMENTS ALL PART OF OPSAIL BOSTON 2012 OpSail Boston Read More…
The City of Boston in cooperation with the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, National Park Service, Boston Harborfest and OpSail have announced the official event schedule for the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 commemoration. Highlights include ship visitations and a Blue Angels aerial demonstration during USS Constitution‘s fourth of July turnaround. From June 28th through Read More…
Learn about the life of Marines and sailors at sea by learning to march, deciding whether to “sign on” to Constitution, and taking part in other demonstrations and craft activities. Discover Constitution’s history with the new exploratory activity, “Mutinous Expedition: A Quest Based on Honest Truth.” May 26-28, 9am-6pm For more information, call (617) 426-1812 Read More…
Meet Stephen Puleo, historian and author who will be signing books at the USS Constitution Museum on April 15th from 1:30-3:30 pm. Sunday, April 15, 2012 1:30 – 3:30 pm USS Constitution Museum Charlestown Navy Yard Puleo is the author of A City So Grand: The Rise of an American Metropolis, Boston 1850-1900; The Read More…
“A Model of a Good Time” February School Vacation Week Feb. 18-26, Daily 10am-5pm Enjoy fun for the whole family at the USS Constitution Museum. Discover how USS Constitution earned her nickname “Old Ironsides” in our hands-on gallery programs; test your sailor skills by caulking, or waterproofing, a ship; learn how to write like an Read More…