#OnthisDay in 1997, USS Constitution set sail under its own power for the first time in 116 years. AP captured the moment. youtu.be/hDUarCEdkvc?fe… #OldIronsides #AmericasShipofState #Navy250 #Boston

“Sir, for sixty-four hours the frigate had been in sight of an overwhelming enemy…” So begins Captain Hull’s report to Secretary of the Navy Paul Hamilton, dated July 21 1812 #OldIronsides #Navy250 📷 USS Constitution Museum Collection. The Hon. Barry D. Hoffman Gift. [1296.2]

It's #NationalHammockDay. USS CONSTITUTION's crew slept in hammocks, located in the open space of the berth deck. 📸 Greg M. Cooper Photography, Courtesy USS Constitution Museum #LifeAtSea #OldIronsides #Navy250 #MaritimeHistory #Boston #CharlestownNavyYard #visitma

#Throwback to 2011 as USS CONSTITUTION honored its 214th birthday, firing a salute toward U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston, the site of the former Edmund Hartt Shipyard where it originally launched. 🇺🇸 ⚓ 📸 Courtesy U.S. Navy #Throwback #ThrowbackThursday #Boston #Navy250#

Throwback to 2021: Chief Petty Officer candidates sharpened their seamanship aboard USS CONSTITUTION, climbing up the ship's rigging. 📸 Courtesy U.S. Navy #ThrowbackThursday #USNavy #CPO #OldIronsides #Navy250 #Leadership #Boston #CharlestownNavyYard

Putt your way through history—our Navy250 themed minigolf course is open all weekend at the Museum. #Summer #Weekend #Boston #USSConstitutionMuseum Plan your visit at usscm.org

#OnThisDay in 1778, future naval legend Captain Charles Stewart was born in Philadelphia. Under his command, USS CONSTITUTION engaged HMS CYANE and HMS LEVANT, out-maneuvering and defeating both in a single night. #OldIronsides #USNavyHistory #Navy250 #America250 #Leadership

Throwing it back to this week in 2022 and USCGC EAGLE's visit to Charlestown Navy Yard, at port alongside USS CONSTITUTION. #Navy250 #OldIronsides #Leadership #Boston 📸 Courtesy U.S. Navy

It’s our honor to welcome all U.S. Service Members, Veterans, and their families with free admission during the month of August, thanks to the support of USAA Plan your visit: ussconstitutionmuseum.org/plan-your-visi… #MilitaryAppreciation #Veterans #USNavy #USAA #OldIronsides #Boston

We were treated to a beautiful "light show" at Charlestown Navy Yard last week. These pics have #nofilter. #USSConstitution #OldIronsides #Boston #Rainbow #Summer

On our Museum windowsill, you can read Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.’s rallying cry, “Ay, tear her tattered ensign down!” and look beyond to see why the nation refused. USS CONSTITUTION still flies that ensign and tells the story of American resolve. 🇺🇸 #USNavy #Navy250 #Boston

Drop by the Museum on Saturday, August 9th and get crafty. Make a nautical-inspired key chain, charm, or whatever inspires you! Learn more: bit.ly/3U8g444 #Crafts #ThingsToDo #Weekend #WeekendActivities #WeekendFun #FamilyFriendly #Boston

USS CONSTITUTION delivers America’s exhibits for the 1878 Paris Exposition: bit.ly/4fnpKBR Credit: “Unloading at L’Havre the American exhibits for L’Exposition Universelle,” L’Illustration, 1878. [Courtesy Naval History and Heritage Command Detachment Boston].

We're honored to be listed as one of the top 10% destinations in the world, according to the millions of reviews on Tripadvisor. Thank you! We're open 7 days a week and ready for you to plan your visit: bit.ly/4oyNBCS #Boston #Travel #Museum #ThingstoDo #Getaway

Letter writing kept the world connected in the 19th century and wax seals authenticated the sender. Explore Captain Isaac Hull’s gold fob & personal seal and how they protected his correspondence. youtu.be/jXvao8GflEM?fe… #OldIronsides #Writing #Boston #Navy250 #NavalHistory

Under the searing sun, a mast of “Old Ironsides” rises to the fighting top—the platform where Marines once aimed muskets in close action. Sailors worked here, too, managing rigging high above the deck. Look up and imagine the view from aloft. #Navy250 #OldIronsides #Boston

Free museum admission is available all month for U.S. service members, veterans, and their families through the generous support of USAA. Bonus: this USAA Challenge Coin (while supplies last). #veterans #USAA #usmilitary #USAAMILITARY #usamilitary

A detail from our favorite frigate, @uss_constitution, America's Ship of State. #OldIronsides #BuiltInBoston #Courage #Innovation #Craftsmanship #navy250 📸 Greg M. Cooper Photography

Don’t miss USS CONSTITUTION underway in Boston Harbor on Friday, August 22, commemorating the War of 1812 victory over HMS GUERRIERE, where the nickname “Old Ironsides" was earned. #OldIronsides #BostonHarbor #USNavy #Navy250 #BuiltInBoston #visitma 📸 Courtesy U.S. Navy

This Friday morning, USS CONSTITUTION will get underway again. Watch from vantage points around the Boston waterfront or help welcome “Old Ironsides” back to the pier. #Boston #BostonHarbor #visitma #Maritime Credit: Courtesy U.S. Navy