USS Constitution Underway & 21-Gun Salute on Fourth of July 2021
When:
Sunday, Jul 04, 2021 10:00a -
6:00p
Sunday, Jul 04, 2021 10:00a -
6:00p
Where:
Charlestown Navy Yard
114 16th St
Charlestown, MA
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, History
Event website:
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/events/celebrate-july-4th/
Celebrate Independence Day in the Charlestown Navy Yard!
Set your course for the USS Constitution Museum and the Charlestown Navy Yard to celebrate the return of “Old Ironsides’” Independence Day underway! Hands-on exhibits inside the USS Constitution Museum introduce explorers of all ages to the work required to build and keep Constitution sail ready, from the live-oak in her hull to the active-duty crew that share her history.
Underway Schedule:
– USS Constitution Underway: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway starting at 10:00 AM. The best views will be from the Charlestown Navy Yard, Fort Independence at Castle Island, and the Boston Harborwalk.
– 21-Gun Salute: 11:30 AM
USS Constitution will conduct a 21-gun salute at approximately 11:30 AM towards Fort Independence on Castle Island. The 21-gun salute will be streamed live from USS Constitution‘s Facebook page.
– USS Constitution Reopens: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Explore the oldest ship in the United States Navy. Visitors to “Old Ironsides” are able to ask questions and speak with active duty U.S. Navy Sailors, who are stationed at the Ship to help bring Constitution’s past to life! Photo I.D. required for visitors over 18.
