Calendar
The Battleship New Jersey hosts many private and public events on the ship.
Check out what public events are coming up on our calendar.
Camden Fire, Police and EMT personnel and their families can enjoy a complimentary tour of the Battleship from 9:30am to 3pm on Sunday, April 22. We’ll also offer a lunch on the fantail for Camden public service personnel from noon to 3pm. Lunch is possible through contributions by Andreotti’s Catering, Dietz & Watson and Pepsi.
Due to the forecasted bad weather, the Twilight Tour, originally scheduled for Thursday, May 17, has been cancelled.
Please consult this website for future Twilight Tours.
The Battleship salutes active military personnel and their families with complimentary tours of the ship on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19. Experience the legendary 16-inch gun turrets, a tomahawk missile launch from the Combat Engagement Center, how life was aboard this floating city and more. The Battleship is open for tours every day from 9:30am to 5pm.
The Battleship thanks all military personnel and their families for their service and sacrifices made for our country.
To celebrate Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19, active military personnel and their families can enjoy a complimentary tour of the Battleship New Jersey.
Climb inside the legendary 16-inch gun, watch a tomahawk missile launch in the Combat Engagement Center, learn about life on this floating city and more. The Battleship is open for tours every day from 9:30am to 5pm.
To all our military men and women, as well as their families, thank you for your service and the sacrifices you make for our country!
To celebrate Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19, active military personnel and their families can enjoy a complimentary tour of the Battleship New Jersey.
Climb inside the legendary 16-inch gun, watch a tomahawk missile launch in the Combat Engagement Center, learn about life on this floating city and more. The Battleship is open for tours every day from 9:30am to 5pm.
To all our military men and women, as well as their families, thank you for your service and the sacrifices you make for our country!
Men’s Rugby 7s Squads from Navy, Saint Joseph’s & Villanova and Women’s Squads from Temple & Drexel Set for
“Rugby 101” Demonstration at Battleship New Jersey, Tuesday, May 22 in Advance of 2018 Penn Mutual Collegiate
Rugby Championship
Video, Photography and Interview Opportunities Available to Qualified Media Outlets
WHO: Men’s College Rugby 7s Teams from Navy, Saint Joseph’s, and Villanova
Women’s College Rugby 7s Teams from Temple and Drexel
WHAT: Free Demonstration & Exhibition Contest
WHERE: Battleship New Jersey, 100 Clinton St., Camden, New Jersey
WHEN: Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHY: In advance of the 2018 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship,
Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 at Talen Energy Stadium, Chester, PA
MEDIA CONTACT: Jim DeLorenzo, 215-266-5943, jim@jhdenterprises.com
BACKGROUND:
Meet the players and coaches of the Navy, Saint Joseph’s and Villanova Men’s Rugby 7s teams
and the Temple and Drexel Women’s Rugby 7s teams, who will be greeting guests and running
drills on the pier of the Battleship New Jersey, beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22.
Also on hand will be the Rugby Rhino mascots, and representatives from Dunkin’ Donuts will be
hand with free samples. The meet-and-greet on the pier is free to experience.
The 2018 Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship returns to Philadelphia and Talen Energy
Stadium for the eighth consecutive year, on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3, bringing national
and International attention to the Philadelphia region through the live broadcasts on ESPN, ESPN2,
ESPN News and ESPN+. The two-day rugby festival is one of the largest gatherings of collegiate and
high school rugby teams in the world, with over 30,000 fans anticipated to be in attendance. The
main event features 24 of the nation’s top men’s collegiate Rugby 7s teams competing for the
coveted Pete Dawkins Trophy, which this year will be presented to the winner by former National
Security Advisor H. R. McMaster. Also featured are 16 of the nation’s top women’s college rugby
squads, as well as the small college men’s rugby national championship and a boys and girls high
school competition.
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On May 23, 1943, the USS New Jersey was commissioned into the United State Navy at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The Battleship will celebrate the 75th anniversary of her Commissioning with a ceremony on the forecastle (forward deck) at 10am on May 23. This event will feature key remarks from regional dignitaries and USS New Jersey veterans. The Battleship will formally dedicate the recently re-installed Quad 40 Gun. We’ll also have live music, including a rendition of TAPS by Battleship volunteer and bugler Nan Lacorte, a memorial wreath casting, and even cake for all guests as part of the morning’s activities.
The ceremony is free to attend.
Experience the Parade of Tall Ships as they sail pass the Battleship New Jersey on Thursday, May 24th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Each ship will sail up the Delaware River and will receive a salute from the guns of the Battleship as they pass. We’ll also have food concession and bar service.
Just a $10 donation to come aboard to watch the Tall Ships. Guests who purchase a tour of the Battleship are welcome to stay aboard watch the Tall Ships sail pass the Big J en route to Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia. Viewing of the Parade of Tall Ships is free to Battleship Members.
Get Tickets Here, or call 866-877-6262 ext, 108 or stop by the Battleship’s Ticket Office.
Experience the amazing view of the Memorial Day Weekend fireworks over the Delaware River on Saturday, May 26 from the deck of the Battleship New Jersey!
For just a $10 donation per person, guests can come aboard the forecastle (forward deck) beginning at 7pm. We’ll have face painting for the kids, snacks for purchase and a beer, wine and soda cash bar. Enjoy the amazing fireworks over the river at approximately 9pm.
Get Tickets Here or call 866-877-6262 ext 108 or you can buy them at the Ticket Office prior to the fireworks show on May 26 or during tour hours every day from 9:30am to 5pm.
The Battleship remembers our military men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice with a memorial service, conducted by the Bishop Eustace Knights of Columbus. The ceremony, which will take place on the forecastle (forward deck) and is free to attend, will include a live performance of TAPS and the casting of a memorial wreath into the Delaware River.
Visitors touring the ship are invited to stop by the ship’s communication room throughout the day on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3, and listen in as the Battleship’s Radio Club talks with over 100 museum ships throughout the world via our amateur radio. This popular annual event, which is free to experience when you tour the Battleship, is hosted by the Battleship New Jersey Amateur Radio Station.
Veterans can meet representatives from animal shelters throughout the Delaware Valley on the fantail of the Battleship to explore and even adopt a pet that day. We’ll have dogs, cats and other pets for vets to meet and learn about adopting a pet. Admission to the fantail is free to veterans.
Guests touring the Battleship that day are welcome to enter the fantail and meet the pets and animal shelter personnel.
The Camden County Regional Chamber of Commerce is honoring the United States Military this year at its annual “A Taste of South Jersey” event, to be held this year aboard the Battleship New Jersey.
The culinary event will be held on Monday, June 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.
This year’s theme is “Salute Our Big 5,” in honor of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. The event is open to the public, and tickets cost $35 in advance or $45 at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, visit https://www.camdencountychamber.com
There will be a $10 military discount to those that can present a valid ID. There will be live music featuring Dyanne Hunter of the Harmony Band, and a cash bar. Attendees will get to vote for their favorite dishes to receive the “Golden Plate Award” for “Tasters Choice” and “Best Dessert.”
Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Paula Cottrell, 87th Force Support Squadron will be in attendance, along with some of her fellow air men and women of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
Shuttle service will be provided by Albert’s Transportation to all registered guests from the parking lot to the Battleship and back throughout the duration of the event. Ticket includes shuttle cost.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to shoot a 5-inch portside gun. The Battleship will offer the possibility for that opportunity to participating attendees. Guests may pre-purchase it now or at the event. All proceeds will go towards the continual refurbishment of Battleship New Jersey.
Cost is one for $5 or three $10. The drawing and firing will be held at 8:00 pm. Must be present to shoot.
Tastings on the evening will be offered from:
- Bahama Breeze
- Camden County Technical School Pennsauken
- Cherry Hill High School West
- Costco Wholesale
- Luxology Beverage
- Red, Hot & Blue
- Seasons 52
- Silver Diner
- The Capital Grille
- The Mansion on Main Street
- Trappix Jamaican Restaurant
- Whole Hog Cafe
- Zallie’s Catering