Battleship to Fire 5-inch Gun at 11 am Today, Sept. 2, to Mark the 65th Anniversary of the Signing of the Surrender Treaty to End World War II.

Any guests touring the ship are welcome to watch as the starboard side 5-inch mount fires at 11 am.

 

Boost Morale Experience a Team Building Preview on the Battleship New Jersey. Get your team on-board!

You’ve sat in conference rooms, played team building games, maybe even dangled from ropes, and now you’re looking for something different. . . something impactful. . . something memorable. Imagine a team building program facilitated by Team Builders Plus, the leading team building company in the Philadelphia area and held on one of the most notable battleships in the US Navy's history, the Battleship New Jersey.   This showcase event will allow you to preview an engaging team simulation that takes place on one of the most notable battleships in the Navy's history, the USS New Jersey.   View More Information & Registrations Online Click Here   Sponsored by:   *Please note: Battleship Adventure is a fast-paced, interactive team exercise. But don't worry, the action takes place at tables within an enclosed area on the deck of the battleship which does not leave its docked location. No weapons. No violence. Just fun and learning! You'll have a blast!   Check us out at http://www.teambuildersplus.com, http://www.360-DegreeFeedback.com or call us at 856.596.4196 to learn more about how we can help implement a successful 360-degree feedback process in your organization.

FREE ICE CREAM COURTESY OF TURKEY HILL ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 4
Guests touring the Battleship on Saturday, Sept. 4, can receive free ice cream samples from Turkey Hill from 10 am to noon! Just look for a giant pink cow on the Battleship Pier on Saturday!



BATTLESHIP'S FALL TOUR HOURS TAKE EFFECT TUESDAY, SEPT. 7
The Battleship New Jersey will go to her Fall Tour Schedule for all Guided and Audio Tours beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7. The ship's first tours of the day will still launch at 9:30 am. However, the final tour of the day will depart at 3 pm. These tour hours will be in effect through Dec. 31, 2010.



FREE SELF-GUIDED TOUR TO UNION MEMBERS ON LABOR DAY
The Battleship will offer free self-guided tours to any member of a union on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6.

Experience the legendary 16-inch gun turrets, the brodge, the 53-foot helicopter and see how the crew lived aboard this floating city -- for free to any union member with a valid union membership card or ID.

The Battleship will be open for tours beginning at 9:30 am with the last tour of the day departing at 5 pm through Labor Day.



HELP MAINTAIN THE SHIP, ONE BRICK AT A TIME!
Personalize a brick on the Battleship's Memorial Pier and Support the Big J! For $100, you can have your name, or a friends or former crew members name, or just about anything places on a brick paver on the Pier. For an additional $40, you can also have a replica sent to you for your home or office. Go to the Support the Battleship page on the website, or call 1-866-877-6262 ext. 102.



GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS MOTORCYCLE ASSOC. RIDE TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE BIG J
Members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association New Jersey 2nd District are riding for the Battleship New Jersey on Sunday, Sept. 12. Last year, nearly 500 motorcycles made the trek from Cherry Hill to the Battleship for a BBQ on the fantail. All cyclists will enjoy a guided tour and BBQ on the Battleship’s Fantail, presented by AmeriHealth.

The Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) is the world's largest single-marque social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing/Valkyrie motorcycles. GWRRA members enjoy the freedom of belonging to a not-for-profit, non-religious and non-political organization. Founded in 1977, GWRRA has grown to more than 80,000 U.S., Canadian and international members in 53 foreign countries in just 32 years. Over 800 active Chapters are managed by 4,000 volunteer leaders working with members to foster safe, enjoyable riding while also working to improve the public image of motorcycling.




SPEND THE FIRST NIGHT OF 2011 OVERNIGHT ON THE BATTLESHIP!
Families can spend New Year's Eve on board our nation's largest and most decorated battleship! Enjoy dinner and breakfast served from the chowline, tour the battleship, ride the 4D flight simulator, and sleep in the bunks where the crew of the Big J once did!

PLUS, at midnight enjoy the best view of the fireworks show over the Delaware River!

New Year's Family Overnight Encampment is $60.95 per person. To reserve your bunk, call 1-866-877-6262 ext. 203 today!



INAUGURAL BATTLESHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR OCT. 18 AT SEA OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
Play golf at beautiful Sea Oaks Country Club in Little Egg Harbor Twp., NJ and support the Big J! The First Annual Battleship New Jersey Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 18, with a shotgun start at 12:30 pm.

Individual golf is $150 per person and guests will enjoy lunch, a cocktail reception, awards dinner, a chance to win great prizes, and, of course, golf at fabulous Sea Oaks. Dinner-only tickets are available for $75 per person. Sponsorships are available!

For more information, call 1-866-877-6262 ext 144 or email j.willard@battleshipnewjersey.org.





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