Bicentennial Events
We hope you can join us for some of the events that will take place to commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812
June 30-July 5, 2012
During the week of June 30-July 5, 2012, the US Navy and Operation Sail will be bringing tall ships and international naval vessels to Boston to commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. The US Navy Blue Angels will also be flying over Constitution during her annual Underway Demonstration to Castle Island for her 21-gun salute to the nation.
The Navy and OpSail will also be visting 4 other port cities with tall ships, international naval vessels and the Blue Angels in 2012 to commemorate the War of 1812, including:
- New Orleans, LA (April 12-23, 2012)
- New York City, NY (May 23-30, 2012)
- Norfolk, VA (June 2-12, 2012)
- Baltimore, MD (June 13-19, 2012)
August 18, 2012
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Stamp Image Courtesy of U.S. Postal Service |
The US Post Office will be unveiling a Forever stamp featuring Constitution in front of the ship in Boston at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The stamp features the oldest known image of Constitution, a circa. 1803 painting by Michele Felice Corne, that is housed at the USS Constitution Museum.
Check back occasionally for more updates on these and other events to commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.
Check out the Calendar of Events for other great events at the Museum.