Bicentennial of the War of 1812

Beginning in 2012, the nation will be commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and an historic 200 years of peace between the United States, Great Britain, and Canada. It was during this important period that Constitution earned her greatest fame and her nickname "Old Ironsides." On July 4, 2012, the nation's attention will be focused on Boston as Constitution gets underway for her annual salute to the country with the US Navy Blue Angels flying overhead. Click here to learn more about the Bicentennial commemorations or explore the links below!


Constitution and Guerriere in battle By George Ropes, Jr. Water/Gouache, 1813 Museum Purchase, Commodores Fund [2094.2]		US Navy Blue Angels US Navy Photo