AFRICAN-AMERICAN ROLE IN THE NAVY CLASS AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS
02/03/2012 - 02/29/2012
School groups can experience the a guided tour of our nation's most decorated battleship and take an onboard class on African Americans Role in the US Navy.
This class features African Americans' naval service which stretches back to the beginnings of our nation. Thousands of black men fought in the American War for Independence, many in the new Continental Navy. In the Civil War, black men made up a substantial portion of the Union Navy's enlisted personnel -- 30,000 sailors. But by the dawn of the new century, things had changed. In 1919, the Navy closed the door on opportunities for African Americans by halting Navy enlistment. Due to attrition, just 0.55% of the Navy’s enlisted forces were black in 1932, while seventy years earlier, during the Civil War, it had been 25%. Why did this happen? Join us as we examine the role of African Americans in the US navy from 1904 to the present day.
This class meets US Standards: NL-ENG.K-12.6, NSS-WH.5-12.8; NJ Standards: 3.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5; PA Standards: 1.6, 5.2, 8.3, 8.4.
To schedule a group and class aboard the Battleship, call 1-866-877-6262 ext. 144
BATTLESHIP MOVIE TRAILER
02/02/2012 - 05/18/2012
Visit http://www.battleshipmovie.com/#/trailers/2 and check our the trailer to this summer's blockbuster, "Battleship."
Check out the real 16-inch guns with a tour of the Battleship New Jersey, open Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30am to 3pm throughout February and March.
ENJOY A DISCOUNTED LUNCH AT VICTOR'S PUB IN FEBRUARY
02/01/2012 - 02/28/2012
Guests who tour the Battleship New Jersey during Saturdays and Sundays in February, can enjoy a delicious - and discounted - meal at Victor's Pub, located just north of the Battleship on Delaware Ave.
Just show your Battleship tour ticket stub, and get an additional 10% off your food bill throughout February. This offer is good during the day until 6pm.
For a menu and more information on Victor's Pub, call 856.635.0600 or visit www.victorspub.com .
CHECK OFF TO HELP THE BIG J ON YOUR NJ TAX RETURN
01/28/2012 - 04/15/2012
New Jersey residents - help the ship by checking off the Battleship as a charitable contribution when you file your state income tax return! It's easy and helps the on-going restoration and maintenance of our nation's most decorated battleship!
BATTLESHIP TO RE-OPEN FOR WALK-UP TOURS ON FEB 4!
01/25/2012 - 02/16/2012
The Battleship will re-open for public guided and audio tours on Saturday, Feb. 4. The Battleship will open for tours on Saturdays and Sundays in February and March from 9:30am to 3pm.
The ship is always open for scheduled group tours, rental events and overnight encampments. To schedule or for more information, call 1-866-877-6262 ext. 144.
SAVE THE DATE: GARDEN STATE CRAFT BREWERS BEER FESTIVAL, SAT., JUNE 23
01/25/2012 - 02/28/2012
Beer fans: Mark your calendar! The annual Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Beer Festival on the Battleship will be Saturday, June 23 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm.
Guests age 21 or over, can enjoy a self-guided tour of the Battleship, live music by the Cabin Dogs, delicious food and snacks, and, of course, craft beer from 15 breweries throughout New Jersey! The price is $45 per adult. Tickets will be available for sale shortly online.
NJ DRIVERS: SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF THE BIG J
01/19/2012 - 03/01/2012
Drivers in New Jersey can show your support of the Big J with a Battleship New Jersey license plate. Money for the plates go to the on-going restoration and maintenance of the Battleship. Visit http://www.nj.gov/mvc/Vehicle/order_specialty.htm and click USS New Jersey, or visit your local New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission facility.
VIETNAM WAR RE-ENACTORS, COLLECTORS, MILITARY VEHICLE OWNERS - THE BIG J NEEDS YOU!
01/12/2012 - 03/28/2012
The Battleship is looking for Vietnam War re-enactors, artifact collectors and military vehicle owners to participate in the annual Vietnam War Living History Day on Saturday, April 7 from 10am to 3pm.
Not only will you get to showcase your uniform, artifacts and vehicle to guests touring the ship, but you'll also get a free tour of the ship and lunch will be on us!
If you are interested in participating, email j.willard@battleshipnewjersey.org or call 1-866-877-6262 ext, 144.
BATTLESHIP TICKET REQUESTS FOR FUNDRAISING EVENTS
01/10/2012 - 12/26/2012
The Battleship will donate self-guided tour tickets for use in fundraising events for schools, churches, youth organizations, hospitals and other non-profit organizations.
Requests must be mailed and need to be on your organization's letterhead and contain a brief overview on your event. A self-addressed stamped envelop must be contained with your request.
Mail your requests to:
Public Affairs
Battleship New Jersey
62 Battleship Place
Camden, NJ 08103
Thanks!
A TASTY WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHIP
01/09/2012 - 03/20/2012
Enjoy the delicious Battleship Red and Battleship White wines and help the Battleship New Jersey! Made by Auburn Road Vineyards in Salem County, NJ, these wines compliment any meal and make for a unique gift! Plus a portion of each bottle sold goes to the on-going maintenance and preservation of our nation's most decorated battleship! To buy Battleship wine,call 856-769-WINE or visit www.auburnroadvineyards.com.
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