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A Victorious Vessel
['Max J. Krupnick']
Harvard Magazine
Boston’s iconic USS Constitution, a 1790s warship that is the oldest active-duty boat in the world, is often taken for granted.
But a recent stroll through the USS Constitution and its museum revealed a surprisingly fresh and interesting experience for all ages.
That’s not easy.”The USS Constitution | Photograph by Greg M. Cooper Photography/Courtesy USS Constitution MuseumThe USS Constitution Museum assumes no prior knowledge.
Family-friendly exhibits of ships | Photograph by Greg M. Cooper Photography/Courtesy USS Constitution MuseumBut seven times a year, people need not just imagine what an in-service Constitution would have looked like.
Meticulous ship models, uniforms, and artifacts | Photograph by Greg M. Cooper Photography/Courtesy USS Constitution MuseumBetween the museum, park grounds, and ship itself, the USS Constitution might be more alive now than ever.
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