The Siberian American: Our Morning at the USS Constitution

Monday, February 9, 2015

Our Morning at the USS Constitution

When we visited Boston in the fall before our fall foliage cruise, we hadn’t planned on visiting the USS Constitution. Our tour guide on the trolley tour the day before mentioned the USS Constitution was going into a three-year dry dock on March 20, so we decided it was a good time to go (especially since it’s a free tour!).  

After exploring Boston in the rain the day before, we were excited for a gorgeous sunny day (though it made it difficult to take good photos). It was so interesting to learn about the history of the ship. 
The USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat and was named by President George Washington. The ship is most famous for the War of 1812, where gained the nickname “Old Ironsides.” I was surprised to learn that the USS Constitution had never lost a battle.

There were US Navy personnel on board to maintain ship and answer our questions. We enjoyed exploring and learning details about the living conditions and the process required to load the cannons. 

After visiting the ship, we headed over to the USS Constitution museum. The museum had detailed information laying out the history of the USS Constitution’s battles and lots of artifacts and diagrams explaining how various things on the ship worked. It also featured great interactive games for kids.

Honestly, I wouldn’t have thought I would be interested in visiting a battleship, but learning the history of the USS Constitution was fascinating. 

Want to catch up on our fall foliage cruise? 

13 comments:

  1. I love going to visit historical monuments like that. Isn't that crazy that people legit lived and fought on that thing!?

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  2. This is still on my list of things to do here...isn't it sad i've lived here for almost 6 years and haven't gone to see it!! Thanks for sharing!! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston

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  3. I really love Boston, I was there a few weeks ago. Great post!

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    1. I love Boston too! I would definitely go back and visit in a heartbeat! :)

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  4. When we were in Boston a few years ago and did the USS Constitution tour as well. It was a lot of fun and super informative!

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  5. wow - how interesting! i definitely wouldn't think it would be my jam but just reading your post was interesting. how amazing it has never lost a battle!

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  6. I never thought I would be interested in that kind of stuff either. On one visit to San Diego we went and saw the USS Midway and I loved it. We have gone back to see it again on other visits. Great pictures! Glad the weather was better for you this day. :)

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  7. I really love Boston and Mass as a whole. Wish I did this when I was there last in October!

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  8. Oooooh the memories! We did this tour the very, very beginning of August! Now I'm itching to go back to Boston ASAP!

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  9. I love Boston and miss it so much! Looks like you had some great outings when you were up there!

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  10. That is SO cool. I really want to get to Boston one of these days!

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  11. I loved visiting the USS Constitution when we were in Boston! Boston is one of my favorite cities! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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  12. Okay so I have never heard of a Fall Foliage Cruise. Tell me more?

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