April Vacation Week: Made for a Nation

When:
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 10:00a -
5:00p
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Where:
USS constitution Museum
BBuilding 22 Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129

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Admission:
$10-20

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Categories:
History, Innovation, Kid Friendly, Seasonal

Event website:
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/events/aprilvacationweek/

Your April Vacation Week destination: hands-on family fun at the Museum. Explore the craftsmanship behind “Old Ironsides” and discover the skills, materials, and ingenuity that helped shape a nation.

 

Event: Copper Embossing Art Drop In

Dates: April 18 & 19

Time: 11:00 am- 3:00 pm

Price: $15/ kit

Join Museum staff as we explore working with copper, similar to Paul Revere. Create a beautiful work of art to take home!

 

Event: Constructing “Old Ironsides” Programs

Dates: April 21st- 23rd & April 24th-25th

Times: 11:00 am & 1:00 pm

Price: $10/ Adult

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USS Constitution earned the nickname “Old Ironsides,” but do you know what gives her that incredible strength? In this Museum staff led program, discover how a unique design, strong construction materials, and the work of skilled craftsmen built a powerful warship that became a national symbol.

Event: Kite Workshop

Date: Friday, April 24th

Time: 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

Price: $20 per participant/ $10 per guardian

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Join the USS Constitution Museum for a kite making workshop with Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center. During the workshop, participants will create their own kites while also learning about the history and science of kites and kite flying.

After the workshop, participants can bring their newly-made kites over to the Commandant’s Lawn in the Charlestown Navy Yard and try them out as part of the Museum’s public Kite Flying Day!

This is an all-ages workshop that is best suited for participants aged 7 years and up.


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