On this Sunday evening... we salute "Old Ironsides." #Undefeated, 33-0. America's Ship of State. Huzzah! 📸 Courtesy U.S. Navy; Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond Minami

Many news stories have been reported lately about bears visiting suburban Boston neighborhoods. Well, not to be outdone, @uss_constitution had a visitor of its own... in the 1930s. See the link in bio to meet Commodore Scrappy!

It's #WorldTeachersDay, and we're giving a nod to all the teachers who inspire students and bring history to life! Do you have a favorite teacher who made a difference in your life? The Museum provides resources for educators on an award-winning website with lesson plans and activities. See the link in bio to dive into the story of Old Ironsides for "educators" of any age! #teachers

The Museum staff makes comfort birds for veterans at lunchtime, with the guidance of our own master carver, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Davison, USAF (Ret.)! These little birds find new homes and, we hope, provide some small measure of comfort for veterans dealing with difficult memories or PTSD. #makingsawdust #carving #comfortbird #militarycommunity

Don't miss the Movie Night series finale! This Friday - it's an adventure on the high seas with Kermit, Miss Piggy, and all the Muppets in a take on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic pirate tale. Captain Smollett (Kermit the Frog) is at the helm -- and greedy Long John Silver (Tim Curry) at the heart of a dastardly plot! It's all happening for free, alongside @uss_constitution! 📸 Copyright 1996 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

It's not every day that a descendant of a @uss_constitution crew member comes by the Museum, but it's extra special when the Sailor's story is also featured in the gallery! Joshua's ancestor, James Campbell, was born in 1786 in Ireland and was trained as a sailmaker. He joined Constitution as a boatswain's mate on July 4, 1812 - assigned to keep men at their assigned tasks. Boatswain's mates often carried whistles to give commands and short, knotted pieces of rope called "starters" or "colt," with which they would strike crew members who were slow or awkward in their duties. By August, he was assigned to gun no. 13, 1st Captain as part of the third division, gun deck. Campbell participated in the battle with HMS Guerriere and received $148.43 in prize money and an additional $42.30 for the battle with HMS Java. Thanks for stopping by, Joshua!

Huzzah! The Museum staff has many talents! This is how Robin, from our curatorial team, honors @USSConstitution CDR Farrell on the recent underway!

It's #MythbusterFriday -- In 1798, uss_constitution went out to sea with thousands of gallons of rum, water, and munitions. During the considerable voyage, the ship picked up tens of thousands more spirits, including scotch and Portuguese wine before returning to Boston. Alas, the report: The U.S.S. Constitution arrived in Boston on 20 February 1799, with no cannon shot, no food, no powder, no rum, no wine, no whisky, and 38,600 gallons of water. 😮 Sounds like one heckuva floating party ship, eh? 🎉 Well, maybe not.... get the story at link in bio.

The miniboat WARRIOR has been found and recovered on remote Sable Island National Park, about 180 miles southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia! Built by students at Hanscom Primary School, at Hansom AFB in Massachusetts, and launched by @uscg CUTTER FORWARD, the miniboat spent 50 days at sea and washed ashore on the island, which is primarily sand. It was lying on its side on the slope above the level of the surrounding beach area, a safe position helped a bit by a gentle push from the recent hurricane. As a result, WARRIOR was filled with water but in relatively great shape! The recovery was made by Zoe Lucas, a Naturalist from @sable_institute, who came to the rescue! She drained the boat for about 20 minutes and then placed it on the back of her ATV, protected by old blankets and feed bags! Huzzah and special thanks to Zoe for her help and care of WARRIOR, who is now located, safe and sound, at Sable Island Station. #miniboats #maritime

Come see @barqueeagle, "America's Tall Ship," as it arrives and is moored behind @uss_constitution tomorrow through Saturday (Sept 28-30). 🇺🇸 At 295 feet in length, the three-masted barque Eagle is the largest tall ship flying the stars and stripes and the only active square-rigger in United States government service! It was constructed in 1936 and features 22,300 square feet of sail and 6 miles of rigging. ⚓ Tours will be available to the public: Thursday (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) Friday (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Saturday (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) 📸 Courtesy United States Navy and U.S. Coast Guard

It's a hole-in-one in the birthday cake for the win! The Museum staff had a minigolf showdown, and it appears we have a competitive spirit! The final round was in the dark, with everything coming down to a one-shot win! ⛳ 🏆 We're extending the course and holding on to our summer vibe a bit longer: come on out and play our free Constitution-themed minigolf course.... see usscm.org for details! #MuseumLife #minigolf