Tag: USS Constitution ship

The Mayflower comes to Boston in May

The replica of the Mayflower is coming to Boston in May and you can get FREE tickets to take an on board tour! In our coop we just did a section on the Voyage of the Mayflower. If you too are studying our early colonial past, this is a perfect way to bring home the reality of the voyage, and just how difficult the conditions were on board for the passengers.

Source: BBHS

What: Tours of the replica of the Mayflower
Where: Charlestown Navy Yard
When: May 15-19, 2020
Why: To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Voyage of the Mayflower
Cost: FREE (but timed entry tickets required)

Click here for details and to get tickets!

While you’re there, you can visit the USS Constitution ship for free, just be sure to bring valid ID. The USS Constitution Museum is admission by voluntary donation, which means free if you need it to be!

Free Christmas Fun at the USS Constitution 12/7/19

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This Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 3:45 pm to 6 pm, the USS Constitution is hosting a lovely Christmas Tree Lighting. The event includes “holiday music, free hot chocolate and cookies, an appearance by Santa Claus and his elves, and remarks from USS Constitution’s Commanding Officer.”

I bet opportunities for beautiful holiday photos will be abundant!

The public may begin boarding the ship at 3:45 pm, the tree lighting will be at 4:30 pm, guests may then tour the ship until 6 pm.

Please note that all adults must show appropriate ID and all bags are subject to search before going onto the ship. Click here to read more about visiting the USS Constitution, ID requirements, what to expect when going through security screening, directions and parking.