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Hours of Operation
Nov. 1-Mar. 31    Thursday-Sunday 10a.m.-4p.m.
Apr. 1-Sep. 30   Tuesday-Sunday 10a.m.-6p.m.
Oct. 1-Oct. 31    Tuesday-Sunday 10a.m.-4p.m.

USS CONSTITUTION, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, promotes the United States Navy and America’s naval heritage through educational outreach, public access and historic demonstrations, in port and underway. The ship is open for free guided tours throughout the year. Each tour is narrated by several of USS Constitution's active-duty United States Sailors and consists of four stations through the ship's top three decks, with tours beginning every half-hour from 10:00 a.m. to the last tour at 3:30 p.m. Each tour can accommodate approximately 80 people.

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (Sept. 16, 2012) Retired Navy SEAL Jim Woods, a member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, The Leap Frogs, lands as the USS Constitution Honor Guard marches onto the field during the opening ceremonies of the Bills and Chiefs NFL football game during Buffalo Navy Week 2012. Buffalo Navy Week is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The weeklong event commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.


 

 
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Sept. 12, 2012) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution pose for local residents during Buffalo Navy Week. This event is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The weeklong event commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy


 
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Sept. 12, 2012) Lt. Julien Geiser, assigned to USS Constitution, explains a cannon to a local resident during Buffalo Navy Week. This event is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The weeklong event commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.


 

 

120912-N-SH953-630 BUFFALO, N.Y. (Sept. 12, 2012) Navy Diver 2nd Class Mitch Baker, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, gives the all clear to Sailors assigned to USS Constitution after demonstrating a War of 1812-era gun drill during Buffalo Navy Week 2012. Buffalo Navy Week is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The weeklong event commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.

 

 
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Sept. 13, 2012) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution preform a 17th-century-era boarding pike drill during Buffalo Navy Week. Buffalo Navy Week 2012 is one of 15 signature events planned across America in 2012. The weeklong event commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812, hosting service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.



Sailors Rebuild Hope With Habitat for Humanity Buffalo

Sailors assigned to USS Constitution participated in a Habitat for Humanity project in Buffalo, N.Y., Sept. 12 and 13.

USS Constitution Sailors Teach Naval History in Buffalo

Sailors assigned to USS Constitution taught early U.S. Navy history to students at West Elementary School in West Seneca, N.Y., Sept. 10.

USS Constitution Sailors Participate in Buffalo Navy Week

Sailors assigned to USS Constitution kicked off their participation in Buffalo Navy Week as part of the bicentennial of the War of 1812 commemoration taking place in Buffalo, N.Y., Sept. 10-17.

USS Constitution Sails for First Time since 1997

USS Constitution departed her berth from Charlestown, Mass. Aug. 19, to set sail for the first time since 1997, during an underway demonstration commemorating Guerriere Day.

USS Constitution Hosts Ship's Stamp Unveiling Ceremony

USS Constitution hosted the unveiling of the United States Postal Service (USPS) Forever stamp to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812 from the ship's berth in Charlestown, Mass., Aug. 18.





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