Event Calendar
Daily Live Cannon Firings on USS Constellation
Monday - Thursday at Noon, Friday - Sunday at Noon & 4:00 PM
Hourly hands-on activities & demonstrations on USS Constellation
Demonstrations subject to change without notices.
See the Plan of the Day on Pier 1 for each day's schedule.
Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00 & 3:00 PM:
"Powder Monkey Tour for Kids" on USS Constellation
Kids six and up are invited to come aboard to learn about the lives of the young boys who served as powder monkeys during the Civil War. Young "recruits" will find out through hands-on activities and demonstrations how lads from eleven to eighteen lived in Mr. Lincoln's Navy. Open to all visitors and included with regular admission; no reservations are required.
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Sunday, January 1st; 12:00 Noon: Delayed Opening Historic Ships in Baltimore will open at 12:00 Noon. |
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Friday, March 29th: Begin Spring Hours Open daily, 10AM-5:30PM (except USCGC Taney - 10AM-4:30PM) Sunday, March 31st; 11:30 AM: Delayed Opening Due to the Easter holiday, Historic Ships in Baltimore will open at 12:00 Noon. |
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Saturday, April 27th, 10:00AM - 4:00PM: Ship's Company Constellation’s own Ship’s Company of volunteer sailors and marines come aboard to provide a unique and fascinating view of service at sea. Presentations and hands-on activities throughout the day punctuate the daily routine and focus on day-to-day shipboard life in Mr. Lincoln’s Navy. Tuesday, April 30th, 6:00PM: Heritage Center Public Meeting Historic Ships
in Baltimore
will hold a
public meeting
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Saturday, May 11th, 2:00PM: Mission of Mercy Celebration! Na Fianna Irish Pipe Band of Baltimore will perform aboard Constellation in celebration of the 133rd anniversary of the arrival of Constellation in Queesntown, Ireland, concluding the ship’s special assignment to transport food and other supplies to aid Famine Relief efforts there. The showcase concert will be about 30 minutes in length. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required. Saturday, May 25th, 10:00AM - 4:00PM: Ship's Company Constellation’s own Ship’s Company of volunteer sailors and marines come aboard to provide a unique and fascinating view of service at sea. Presentations and hands-on activities throughout the day punctuate the daily routine and focus on day-to-day shipboard life in Mr. Lincoln’s Navy |
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Saturday, June 1st, 2:00 PM: "Constellation History Tour" Take a walking tour through 100 years of naval service! Historian and friend of the ship, John Barnard, leads an hour-long tour that focuses on many of the social changes that took place aboard USS Constellation during her century of service. Come aboard and take a close look at the real Old Navy, and see the difference time makes. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required.
Saturday, June 1st: Early Closing, USS Constellation Due to a private event, the last boarding for USS Constellation on Saturday, June 1st will be at 5:30PM. All other sites will close according to the regular schedule. Friday, June 7th: Early Closing, USS Constellation Due to a private event, the last boarding for USS Constellation on Friday, June 7th will be at 4:30PM. All other sites will close according to the regular schedule. Saturday, June 15th, 2:00 PM: "Constellation History Tour" Take a walking tour through 100 years of naval service! Historian and friend of the ship, John Barnard, leads an hour-long tour that focuses on many of the social changes that took place aboard USS Constellation during her century of service. Come aboard and take a close look at the real Old Navy, and see the difference time makes. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required.
Saturday, June 29th, 10:00AM - 4:00PM: Ship's Company Constellation’s own Ship’s Company of volunteer sailors and marines come aboard to provide a unique and fascinating view of service at sea. Presentations and hands-on activities throughout the day punctuate the daily routine and focus on day-to-day shipboard life in Mr. Lincoln’s Navy. |
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Thursday, July 4th, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Independence Day Deck Party Picnic Saturday, July 6th, 2:00 PM: "Constellation History Tour" Take a walking tour through 100 years of naval service! Historian and friend of the ship, John Barnard, leads an hour-long tour that focuses on many of the social changes that took place aboard USS Constellation during her century of service. Come aboard and take a close look at the real Old Navy, and see the difference time makes. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required.
Saturday, July 13th, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: “Trapped in the Chesapeake!” Ship’s Company 1812 living history unit will be aboard USS Constellation to provide demonstrations and glimpses into the daily routine and life of the typical sailor aboard an American Ship during the War of 1812. As the original frigate Constellation was blockaded in the Chesapeake Bay during the war, these living historians will be aboard the sloop Constellation to draw a nice comparison to the similar circumstances in real history. Programming during this event will include two cannon firings, several visitor-involved hands-on demonstrations, and tours of the ship including our “Powder-Monkey Tour” designed for children and families. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required. Saturday, July 20th, 2:00 PM: "Constellation History Tour" Take a walking tour through 100 years of naval service! Historian and friend of the ship, John Barnard, leads an hour-long tour that focuses on many of the social changes that took place aboard USS Constellation during her century of service. Come aboard and take a close look at the real Old Navy, and see the difference time makes. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required.
Saturday, July 27th, 10:00AM - 4:00PM: Ship's Company Constellation’s own Ship’s Company of volunteer sailors and marines come aboard to provide a unique and fascinating view of service at sea. Presentations and hands-on activities throughout the day punctuate the daily routine and focus on day-to-day shipboard life in Mr. Lincoln’s Navy. |
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Saturday, August 3rd, 2:00 PM: "Constellation History Tour" Take a walking tour through 100 years of naval service! Historian and friend of the ship, John Barnard, leads an hour-long tour that focuses on many of the social changes that took place aboard USS Constellation during her century of service. Come aboard and take a close look at the real Old Navy, and see the difference time makes. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required.
Saturday, August 17th, 2:00 PM: "Constellation History Tour" Take a walking tour through 100 years of naval service! Historian and friend of the ship, John Barnard, leads an hour-long tour that focuses on many of the social changes that took place aboard USS Constellation during her century of service. Come aboard and take a close look at the real Old Navy, and see the difference time makes. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required.
Saturday, August 24th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Victory Night Honoring those who served on the Historic Ships, and the descendants, volunteers and members who preserve their legacy. This delightful event is free to all members, volunteers, former crew and their descendants. Food and drink are provided. Simply RSVP to your invitation or call 410-539-1797 if you are a descendant who is not yet on the museum's list.
Sunday, August 25th, 10:00AM - 4:00PM: Ship's Company Constellation’s own Ship’s Company of volunteer sailors and marines come aboard to provide a unique and fascinating view of service at sea. Presentations and hands-on activities throughout the day punctuate the daily routine and focus on day-to-day shipboard life in Mr. Lincoln’s Navy. |
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Saturday, September 7th, 2:00 PM: "Constellation History Tour" Take a walking tour through 100 years of naval service! Historian and friend of the ship, John Barnard, leads an hour-long tour that focuses on many of the social changes that took place aboard USS Constellation during her century of service. Come aboard and take a close look at the real Old Navy, and see the difference time makes. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required.
Saturday, September 21st, 2:00 PM: "Constellation History Tour" Take a walking tour through 100 years of naval service! Historian and friend of the ship, John Barnard, leads an hour-long tour that focuses on many of the social changes that took place aboard USS Constellation during her century of service. Come aboard and take a close look at the real Old Navy, and see the difference time makes. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required. Saturday, September 28th, 10:00AM - 4:00PM: Ship's Company Constellation’s own Ship’s Company of volunteer sailors and marines come aboard to provide a unique and fascinating view of service at sea. Presentations and hands-on activities throughout the day punctuate the daily routine and focus on day-to-day shipboard life in Mr. Lincoln’s Navy. |
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Saturday, October 5th, 2:00 PM: "Constellation History Tour" Take a walking tour through 100 years of naval service! Historian and friend of the ship, John Barnard, leads an hour-long tour that focuses on many of the social changes that took place aboard USS Constellation during her century of service. Come aboard and take a close look at the real Old Navy, and see the difference time makes. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required. Saturday, October 19th, 2:00 PM: "Constellation History Tour" Take a walking tour through 100 years of naval service! Historian and friend of the ship, John Barnard, leads an hour-long tour that focuses on many of the social changes that took place aboard USS Constellation during her century of service. Come aboard and take a close look at the real Old Navy, and see the difference time makes. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required.
Saturday, October 19, 2013: USS Constellation Cup Regatta & Pier Party! Join us for a fun filled day on the water. The day kicks off with the Annual USS Constellation Cup Sailboat Regatta in the Inner Harbor and culminates in the Historic Ships' post-race fundraiser from 5PM – 9PM. Reservations required, additional fee. Saturday, October 26th, 10:00AM - 4:00PM: Ship's Company Constellation’s own Ship’s Company of volunteer sailors and marines come aboard to provide a unique and fascinating view of service at sea. Presentations and hands-on activities throughout the day punctuate the daily routine and focus on day-to-day shipboard life in Mr. Lincoln’s Navy. |
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Saturday, November 9th, 2:00PM: "US Marines in the Civil War" Join volunteer historian John Barnard in the Captain's Cabin of USS Constellation to learn about the role of the United States Marines during the Civil War. Marines’ lives aboard ship as well as their role in land engagements will be discussed. This presentation is open to all visitors and is included with regular admission. No reservations are required.
Thursday, November 28th: CLOSED Historic Ships in Baltimore will be closed on Thursday, November 28th in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. Historic Ships will re-open at 10:00AM on Friday, November 29th. We wish you and yours a safe and happy Thanksgiving. |
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Saturday, December 7th, 12:00 Noon: Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Ceremony Join the board and staff of Historic Ships in Baltimore in marking the anniversary of the December 1941 Japanese Attack on Hawaii and honoring those who served during WWII. The Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony, will be held on board the US Coast Guard Cutter TANEY, and is open to the public at no cost.
Tuesday, December 24th: Early Closing Historic Ships will close early on December 24th. Closing times are as follows: 3:00pm - USS Constellation, USS Torsk, Lightship Chesapeake, & 7Ft Knoll Lighthouse - 2:30pm - USCGC Taney
Wednesday, December 25th: CLOSED Historic Ships in Baltimore will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th in celebration of the Christmas holiday. Historic Ships will re-open at 10:00AM on Thursday, December 26th. We wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday.
Tuesday, December 31st; 10:00 PM - Wednesday, January 1st: 1 AM: Annual New Year’s Eve Deck Party |
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