Summer Movie Nights on ‘Old Ironsides’ to start this week

By Brianna Silva

June 21, 2022

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BOSTON (May 20, 2022) USS Constitution goes underway. 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. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alec Kramer/Released)

BOSTON (WHDH) - The USS Constitution and the USS Constitution Museum will start hosting a series of films as part of Summer Movie Nights aboard “Old Ironsides” starting on Friday.

The screenings will be first come, first served due to limited space. General seating is available and guests are allowed to bring their own chairs and blankets.

Museum educators will offer free activities for all ages before the screenings and public historian Carl Herzog will discuss the ship’s history in relation to the film being shown that night.

Movie titles, dates and times for Summer Movie Nights are available on the museum’s website.

All guests 18 and older are required to show a valid state or federal-issued I.D. or passport to board the ship.

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