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Kerry, Kennedy Congratulate 13 Local Museums On ‘Museums For America’ Grants
BOSTON – July 23, 2008 – Senators John Kerry and Edward Kennedy today congratulated 13 Massachusetts museums for receiving federal funding as part of the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Museums for America grant program. Read more >>
Newly Acquired Paintings Unveiled at the USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown, MA – May 13, 2008 – On May 13, 2008, The USS Constitution Museum will unveil to the public its newest acquisition; a series of four paintings of the battle between USS CONSTITUTION and HMS GUERRIERE on August 19, 1812, painted by Salem artist George Ropes, Jr. and dated 1813. They are among the earliest images of this seminal battle and one of the Museum’s most significant acquisitions ever. Read more >>
"Old Ironsides Across the Nation" a Resounding Success in Kansas' Capital
TOPEKA, Kansas – FEBRUARY 3, 2008 – When USS Constitution’s weeklong educational outreach program “Old Ironsides Across the Nation” in Topeka wrapped up on Feb. 3, 2008, it ended with a “bang!” Read more >>
Captain Isaac Hull's Sword Returns to Boston
BOSTON – AUGUST 14, 2007 – The USS Constitution Museum today announced the homecoming of a sword owned by Captain Isaac Hull, who commanded USS Constitution to victory over the British frigate HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812. Read more >>
USS Constitution Museum Foundation, Inc. Chosen for 2007 Catalogue for Philanthropy
USS Constitution Museum Foundation, Inc. has been selected for listing in the 2007 prestigious Massachusetts Catalogue for Philanthropy. This year 390 charities applied for new listings, and 54 were selected, as “examples of excellence” in all fields of Massachusetts philanthropy—the environment, culture (arts and education), human services and international. Read more >>
29th Annual USS CONSTITUTION Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit at the USS Constitution Museum
BOSTON – Members of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will display their finest work in hopes of capturing the spotlight during the 29th Annual Exhibit running from Tuesday, February 5 through Saturday, March 8 at the USS Constitution Museum. Admission to the Museum and the exhibit are free and donations are encouraged. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Read more >>