Veterans Day Weekend at the USS Constitution Museum
When:
Saturday, Nov 09, 2024 10:00a -
Monday, Nov 11, 2024 5:00p
Saturday, Nov 09, 2024 10:00a -
Monday, Nov 11, 2024 5:00p
Where:
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
History, Kid Friendly, Seasonal, Social Good
Event website:
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/events/veterans-day/
Join us in recognizing the service of veterans and their families.
Throughout Veterans Day Weekend at the Museum, we’ll be giving a token of our gratitude to each veteran visitor, offering special veterans-only tours of the Ship, inviting military families to visit with free admission, providing maker activities, and hosting a write-a-thon to collect letters of gratitude for the veteran community.
USS Constitution Tours for Veterans
Sunday, November 10 at 11:00am
Monday, November 11 at 2:00pm
We’re offering two special, behind-the-scenes tours of USS Constitution just for veterans during Veterans Day weekend. All veteran participants will receive a special gift from the Museum: a U.S. flag flown aboard “Old Ironsides.” Guests will need to use ladder-wells to travel between decks of the historic Ship. Tours are approximately 1 hour long. Please note, this is a guided tour of the Ship, not an underway cruise.
Space is limited and dvance registration is required!
Veterans Cruise to Peddocks Island
Saturday, November 9 from 11:00am – 3:00pm
The National Parks of Boston and Boston Harbor Now are honoring veterans and active service members with a special ferry cruise to Peddocks Island, followed by guided tours of historic Fort Andrews, reflections on service, and fun, self-guided activities for all ages.
Advance registration is required. Visit the Boston Harbor Islands event page for more information.
Letters of Gratitude Write-a-Thon
November 9 – 11
11:00am – 5:00pm
Help us collect 500 letters of gratitude for the military community over Veterans Day weekend! We’re hosting a write-a-thon to encourage our visitors and members of the community to help us say thank you to veterans, active-duty service members and their families.
Maker Activity
November 10 – 11
11:00am – 5:00pm
Create a flag pins out of beads with options that are friendly for all ages. A symbolic way to remember our veterans and the freedoms they defend. Available at the Museum, while supplies last (no registration required).
Free Admission for Military Families
Monday, November 11
10:00am – 5:00pm
On Veterans Day, veterans and their families are welcome to visit the hands-on, award-winning exhibits at the Museum free of charge.
