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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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WASHINGTON (Oct. 11, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert high-fives a junior Sailor in celebration after cutting a birthday cake in honor of the Navy's 237th birthday in front of USS Constitution's fighting top at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy. Greenert and Stevens hosted a worldwide Navy birthday all-hands call and reenlistment. The event was broadcast live on television via satellite to Sailors overseas and at sea, and carried around the world on the internet. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence.


 

 
WASHINGTON (Oct. 11, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens and two junior Sailors cut a birthday cake in front of USS Constitution's fighting top at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy. Greenert and Stevens hosted a worldwide Navy birthday all-hands call and reenlistment. The event was broadcast live on television via satellite to Sailors overseas and at sea, and carried around the world on the internet. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence.


 

 
BOSTON (Oct. 07, 2012) The USS Constitution color guard detail parades the colors through Boston during the Columbus Day Parade. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe.


 

 

WASHINGTON (Oct. 9, 2012) A junior Sailor assigned to USS Constitution cuts a birthday cake during a celebration at the Pentagon to commemorate the Navy's 237th birthday. Attending, from left, are Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe.

 

 
WASHINGTON (Oct. 9, 2012) A Sailor assigned to USS Constitution rings eight bells, a nautical tradition to render honors with eight being the highest amount of bells bestowed, during a Pentagon Navy staff celebration to commemorate the Navy's 237th birthday. Attending, from left, are Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens and Chief of Chaplains Rear Adm. Mark Tidd. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe.



USS Constitution Receives Project Good Neighbor Flagship Award

Commander Navy Region Middle Atlantic (CNRMA) announced USS Constitution as the 2012 Project Good Neighbor Flagship award winner for small-shore commands by official Navy message traffic, Oct. 3.

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.





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