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Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM: "Powder
Monkey Tour for Kids"
The USS Constellation invites youngsters to come on
board to learn about the lives of the young boys who served as powder
monkeys. In a hands-on tour, young "recruits" will find out how lads
from eleven to eighteen lived in Mr. Lincoln's Navy: how they dressed,
ate, where they slept and lived, and some of the things they did on and
off duty each day. |
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January 12th, 12:00 PM Noon: “Curatorial
Corner.”
Constellation’s curator and historian, John Pentangelo,
provides unique insight into the museum’s archival collections
and a first-hand lesson in archival management. |
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December 31st, 10:00 PM - January 1st: 1 AM: 6th
Annual New Years Eve Deck Party.
Ring in the New Year, sip champagne, & watch the
Fireworks high above the Inner Harbor crowds. A twilight menu
provided by Charles Levine Caterers will be served with local ale, wine,
mulled cider and coffee. There will be music, special tours,
cannon firings and more. Reservations required, additional fee. |
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Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM: "Powder
Monkey Tour for Kids"
The USS Constellation invites youngsters to come on
board to learn about the lives of the young boys who served as powder
monkeys. In a hands-on tour, young "recruits" will find out how lads
from eleven to eighteen lived in Mr. Lincoln's Navy: how they dressed,
ate, where they slept and lived, and some of the things they did on and
off duty each day.
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Saturdays & Sundays, 2:00 PM:
"To Catch a Thief: Constellation
Fights the Slave Trade."
Constellation’s proudest
years of her century of service may have occurred during the three
years immediately before the Civil War when, as flagship of the U.S.
Navy’s African Squadron, she led this nation’s fight against the
trans-Atlantic trafficking of slaves. Today, little is said or
written about those times, and even less is known, but they and this
ship were important parts of the struggle against slavery that would
eventually overwhelm the nation and, ultimately, free a people.
Tour and hands-on activities combine to bring into view
Constellation’s active
career combating the slave trade and her exciting capture of the
slave ship Cora from
which she rescued 705 captive Africans. To
Catch a Thief is also available year-round with group
reservations.
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February 9th, 12:00 PM: "Living History
Interpretation Aboard a Man-of-War."
Historical Interpreter and former manager of the
Civil War Museum, Paul O’Neil, focuses on the goals and techniques applied to those who go to
the sea in ships. |
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Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM: "Powder
Monkey Tour for Kids"
The USS Constellation invites youngsters to come on
board to learn about the lives of the young boys who served as powder
monkeys. In a hands-on tour, young "recruits" will find out how lads
from eleven to eighteen lived in Mr. Lincoln's Navy: how they dressed,
ate, where they slept and lived, and some of the things they did on and
off duty each day.
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March 8th, 12:00 PM: "Serving With Pride –
African-Americans in the United States Navy" Regina T. Akers, Ph.D.
EVENT CANCELED - WILL BE
RESCHEDULED
Since 1775, black Americans enlisted into the ranks
of the navy. Their numbers swelled as the nation faced
crises-upon-crises, and they dwindled in the absence of national
emergencies. Dr. Regina Akers, Archivist in the Operational Archives
Branch of the Naval Historical Center, presents remarkable overview of
that history and describes two centuries of progress and decline,
ultimately culminating in today’s modern navy. |
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March 22nd, 6:00 PM: "Patrick O'Brian Wake"
Held the Saturday
after St. Patrick’s Day, the
Patrick O'Brian Wake
is held in honor of the famed author, who passed away in 2000.
Each year, a small group of enthusiasts gathered on board USS Constellation to celebrate O'Brian's life and the
his Aubrey/ Maturin novels. Nicknamed the ‘Patty O’Wake,’
this event includes reading passages from the novels, firing the
cannon for honors, conducting the formal passing of the port,
discussions on nautical trivia and enjoying food and drink from
the companion book, Lobscouse and Spotted Dog in the Captain's
Cabin. Participants provide a donation to the Constellation
and must bring one menu item from the list of available food or
drinks. Seating is limited and the list fills quickly. If you
are interested in attending, please contact Rick Gay at
richardgay@cox.net. |
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March 22nd, 12:00 PM: “St. Brendan the
Navigator.”
Explore the navigation techniques probably
used by St Brendan and his monks when they crossed the Atlantic
in a small leather boat, from celestial (stars) navigation to
land finding. A fascinating story of the first European to make
it to North America. |
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March 23rd, 12:00 PM: Delayed Opening
Due to the Easter Holiday, The USS Constellation Museum will be
opening to the public at 12:00 Noon, rather then 10:00 AM. |
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