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USS Constitution to Host Facebook Live July 4 Celebration

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BOSTON (May 25, 2020) USS Constitution performs a 21-gun salute in honor of Memorial Day. USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. Designated America’s Ship of State, Constitution and her crew engage in community outreach and education about the ship’s history and the importance of naval power is more than 500,000 visitors each year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alec Kramer/Released)
JULY 4, 2020 – To safely celebrate Independence Day during the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, USS Constitution is scheduled to host a series of presentations on July 4, using Facebook Live.

The full series of live events will run approximately three hours and will include a 21-gun salute, tours of the ship, climbing demonstrations, boarding pike drills, 19th-century gun drills, and a public trivia contest, giving viewers a chance to win one of 21 saluting battery rounds fired from the ship.

“July Fourth is one of our biggest events of the year, and we’re pulling out all the stops for this virtual celebration,” said Cmdr. John Benda, USS Constitution’s 76th commanding officer.

He added, “Our virtual tours have received an incredible response and opened our ship to new guests from around the country—even around the world—so we’re thrilled to be celebrating America’s birthday with all of these amazing supporters.”

The approximate schedule for presentations is as follows:

10:00 a.m. – Opening remarks from USS Constitution Commanding Officer Cmdr. John Benda

10:05 a.m. – Historic gun demonstration by Constitution’s Master Gun Team

10:30 a.m. – Climbing demonstration and Sailing presentation

11:00 a.m. – Boarding Pike Drills

11:20 a.m. – Remarks from USS Constitution Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Broyles

11:30 a.m. – Ship Tours with a USS Constitution Museum Historian

11:50 a.m. – Remarks from USS Constitution Command Senior Chief Jans Valdespou

12:00 p.m. – 21-Gun salute in honor of America’s 244th birthday!

12:05 p.m. – Public Trivia Contest to win a demilitarized saluting battery shell.

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12:30 p.m. – 1812 Marines Presentation and Musket Volleys

The event will be hosted by the U.S. Navy’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/USNavy/.

Last year, USS Constitution went underway in Boston Harbor on July 4 and used its social media platforms to run a public lottery; winners received a spot to come aboard for the cruise.

This year, the risks and delays connected to COVID-19 prevent USS Constitution from going underway as part of its July 4 celebration.

USS Constitution closed to public visitation to reduce exposure to COVID-19 on March 14.

Since that date, the crew began offering virtual tours and has conducted more than 60 virtual tours on Facebook Live, which have received more than 1.2 million views.

At this time, no Sailors assigned to USS Constitution have tested positive for COVID-19, and USS Constitution is following all preventative guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Department of the Defense and Navy leadership.

USS Constitution, is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855.

During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ship’s mission of promoting the Navy’s history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence.

USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents.

The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s wooden hull.

The USS Constitution Museum will offer special digital experiences for July 4, including videos and family-friendly activities where online visitors learn how to fold an American flag, fire a miniature cannon, and more; Information will be available on the Museum website.

The USS Constitution Museum serves as the memory and educational voice of USS Constitution by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the stories of “Old Ironsides” and those associated with her.

The Museum has also temporarily closed and is currently providing a hands-on, minds-on environment digitally during this time of physical distancing.

For more news from USS Constitution, visit www.navy.mil/local/constitution/.

From USS Constitution Public Affairs

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