USS CONSTITUTION
@USSConstitution
"Old Ironsides" - Owned and operated by the U.S. Navy since 1797, bringing American naval heritage to life. Your Navy starts here!
Celebrating 249 Years of Independence! USS Constitution got underway today in honor of Independence Day, proudly sailing through Boston Harbor with our crew and special guests aboard.
USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway this Friday from the Charlestown Navy Yard at 10 a.m. A 21-gun salute will be fired at approximately 11:30 a.m., viewable from Fort Independence on Castle Island. USS Constitution will reopen for public visitation at 3 p.m.
The crew of USS Constitution proudly marched in Charlestown’s Bunker Hill Day Parade, honoring the 250th anniversary of the 1775 battle. 🇺🇸⚓️ Their presence echoed the legacy of patriots who sparked America’s fight for independence. #BunkerHill250 #OldIronsides
It was an honor to step aboard @USSConstitution. Launched in 1797, “Old Ironsides” is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat and a powerful symbol of the Navy’s strength and heritage. From the War of 1812 to her role today as a ceremonial ship, she reminds us of the…
Today marks 250 years of service and sacrifice by the U.S. Army. Since 1775, Soldiers have led with strength, resilience, and honor. As the oldest commissioned warship afloat, USS Constitution proudly salutes your legacy. Army Strong!
USS Constitution will have a delayed opening on Saturday, June 14, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and cooperation. #AmericasNavy250 #Boston #USSConstitution #FreedomTrail #Charlestown #Tallship
Today, USS Constitution got underway to honor the 81st anniversary of D-Day. On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in the largest seaborne invasion in history—launching Operation Overlord to liberate Nazi-occupied France.
USS Constitution will go underway on Friday, June 6 at 10 a.m.—visible from Boston Harborwalk, Castle Island & Charlestown Navy Yard. A 21-gun salute will happen at approximately 11:30 a.m. from Fort Independence. The ship will open for public tours at 3 p.m. #USSConstitution
This past Memorial Day, Cmdr. Crystal Schaefer, 78th Commanding Officer of USS Constitution, spoke at a Memorial Day service in Medford, WI. Following the ceremony, Cmdr. Schaefer was privileged to meet John McMurry, the last surviving WWII veteran in Taylor County, WI.
On this Memorial Day, USS Constitution’s crew honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We will always remember them.
Old Ironsides underway in Boston Harbor! 🫡🇺🇸 @USSConstitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, recently got underway for the first time this year. #USNavy #AmericasNavy250
Starting the underway season with a boom! ⚓️💥 USS Constitution completed its first underway of the year! The crew is thrilled to be back, doing what we do best—bringing America’s Ship of State to life in Boston Harbor! Huzzah!
Old Ironsides and her crew proudly got underway once again, continuing her legacy as the oldest commissioned warship afloat. The crew used today’s underway for damage control training, and seamanship exercises. Huzzah! #OldIronsides #USSConstitution #Boston #AmericasNavy250
USS Constitution’s 2025 Underway Season Has Begun! With six more underways scheduled for this year, don’t miss your chance to witness Old Ironsides in action! REMINDER: USS Constitution will have a delayed opening and will be open for public tours at 3 p.m. Huzzah!
Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day Today, we honor the unwavering strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military spouses. To all who support the mission from the home front: thank you. You are the heart of our Navy family. 💙
May 8, 1945—a day the world exhaled. On the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for WWII, USS Constitution hosted an event honoring the end of the war in Europe, joined by consuls from Allied nations. We remember, we unite, we stand for peace.
USS Constitution will open at 3:00 PM tomorrow in honor of the VE Day Ceremony taking place aboard the ship. We appreciate your understanding as we commemorate this important moment in history—Victory in Europe Day—which marks the end of World War II in Europe.
May is Military Appreciation Month. This month, we honor all who have served—past and present. From the Air Force to the Marine Corps, our service members fight to protect the freedoms and liberties we hold dear.
