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.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial will welcome 34 new U.S. citizens during a special Independence Day naturalization ceremony Tuesday, July 4 at 10am. USCIS Mt. Laurel Field Office Director Keith Dorr will administer the Oath of Allegiance, and other officials will offer welcoming and congratulatory remarks to the new citizens.
The 34 citizenship candidates originate from the following 21 countries: Afghanistan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Jordan, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, St. Lucia, Togo, United Kingdom and Vietnam. Among the candidates, three are currently serving in the U.S. military.
This ceremony is part of USCIS’ annual Independence Day celebration of our nation’s 247th birthday and the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. USCIS will welcome new U.S. citizens at Independence Day-themed naturalization ceremonies across the country.
USCIS often participates in naturalization ceremonies at museums, schools, libraries and other notable locations to celebrate the conclusion of an immigrant’s journey to citizenship and honor their commitment. Ceremonies in honor of national holidays or significant historic anniversaries — like Independence Day — connect new citizens with our nation’s past, while welcoming them as part of America’s future.
Battleship New Jersey (BB-62) is the most decorated battleship in Navy history, earning distinction in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War and conflicts in the Middle East. The New Jersey’s history spans over half the 20th century, from her design in 1938 until 1991. Today the New Jersey continues her service as a living museum and memorial.
USCIS encourages new U.S. citizens and guests to share their naturalization experiences on social media using the hashtag #NewUSCitizen.
Watch the July 4th Fireworks from the Battleship like an Admiral! Beer, wine, soda, appetizers and the unique viewing location of Admiral’s and Captain’s decks, one level above the main deck. Admiral VIP guests also have access to the main deck. A $100 donation per person.
Or watch the fireworks for our main deck, where we’ll have live music by the Blitz Band, temporary tattoos for kids, food concessions and bar service. Just a $10 donation for general public fireworks viewing.
Admiral VIP guests can also experience activities on the main deck.
For tickets, click below:
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Or visit the Battleship’s Ticket Office, open every day from 10am to 5pm, or call 866-877-6262 x108.
No chairs, no alcohol and no food can be brought aboard the ship.
Philadelphia Union, in partnership with Boeing, announced they will honor Military Appreciation with their annual Battle of the Branches 5v5 mini-soccer tournament on July 13, which will take place on the deck of the Battleship New Jersey.
In addition to the tournament, the event will conclude with a party with food and beverage and on the deck of the battleship.
The Union invites all active-duty military, as well as retired, reserve, DOD civilians, and friends and family playing in honor or memory of military members, in the Philadelphia-area, to assemble teams and compete in the tournament. There is no cost to register, and each player will receive a shirt, access to a meal and one drink ticket.
Date: Thursday, July 13th
Time: Tournament begins at 2 p.m. with the party to follow
Location: Battleship New Jersey (100 Clinton St, Camden, NJ 08103)
To register, click: https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/form/battle-of-the-branches-2023
The winning team will receive complimentary standing room only tickets to the Union’s Military Appreciation Game on Saturday, July 15th against NYCFC.
Sips & Stix Happy Hour aboard the Battleship New Jersey, featuring Plush Vodka and Fine Cigars
Enjoy a cocktail reception on the deck of our nation’s most decorated battleship! Sips & Stix Happy Hour will feature delicious drinks with Plush Vodka and fine cigars that guests can smoke on the deck.
Get started with a martini featuring Plush Vodka!
Tour the Battleship and enjoy delicious appetizers with your cocktails!
Wednesday, August 9, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
$60 donation includes tour of the Battleship, appetizers and one Plush vodka drink
Must be age 21 and over to attend.
EVENING TURRET II TOUR
Join a knowledgeable tour guide in a 90-minute, family friendly, walking tour that takes guests through the five stories of one of Battleship New Jersey’s massive 16″ gun turrets. Visitors will get to stand in the armored gun house where the gun captain oversaw reloading procedures, explore the magazines where 1-ton shells and thousands of powder bags were stored, and pull the triggers in the plotting room where primitive but effective computers aimed the guns over the horizon. This fun for all ages experience includes many hands-on elements that let’s guests see and feel what it was like for a World War II crew member to fire the ship’s guns.
$30 donation per person.
Members: Register or sign-in above to receive your discounts.
Click below to purchase online:
Turret II Tour
Or call 866-877-6262 x108
The Battleship is joining buildings and structures around the Delaware Valley by lighting our exterior midnight green to salute the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles, who open their 2023 season this Sunday. Go Birds!
Experience an “adult-oriented” tour during the evening hours! This adult tour, led by a member of our curatorial team, will take guests through rarely seen parts of the ship and will showcase the more mature sailor art created over the years, as well as share some adult stories. Guests can enjoy a cold beer, glass of wine or a soft drink after the tour on the Main Deck! Must be over 21 years old.
Admission is $40, $20 for Battleship NJ Members
For tickets, call 866-877-6262 x108 or click:
https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=13adcedb-988f-46b4-888a-1e50c083eef5
Join the 102.9 WMGK air staff for tasty craft brews (50+) & awesome views at the MGK Brew Blast. Check out photos from the last Brew Blast & get tickets.
The MGK Brew Blast is a rain or shine event. The main event area is tented. If it’s raining on Saturday, you may want to bring rain gear or an umbrella to stay dry if waiting in line to check in or to walk from the main event area to the bathrooms (about 20-50 feet from beer tent)
50+ Brews, Live Band, Free Tour
It will be a great day of craft beer sampling (over 50 beers) & live classic rock from MGK House Band, Incognito, on the tented deck of America’s most decorated battleship.
All tickets include a FREE TOUR of the Battleship New Jersey.
Some of the beers we’ll be pouring include: Double Nickel, Evil Genius, Mudhen, Urban Village, Yuengling, Boston Beer, Dogfish Head, Montauk, Sierra Nevada, DuClaw, Conshohocken Brewing, Sea Isle Spiked Iced Tea, Spellbound Brewing, The Beast, Beat Box, Hoop Tea, 21st Amendment:, Three 3’s , Austin East Cider:, Lake Hour: and more!
Hang with the MGK DJs
WMGK’s Steve Vassalotti, Matt Cord & Andre Gardner will be on board ready to talk music & beer with you. There will also be great food available for purchase. This year’s Brew Blast will feature over 50 craft beers.
ATTENTION DESIGNATED DRIVERS – all patrons entering the MGK Brew Blast event space must be 21 years or older, including Designated Drivers.
Beer line-up
Check back for the full list!
Parking
Parking is available at the garage next to Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. It is a short walk from the parking garage to the Battleship.
But we strongly recommend taking mass transit , or a taxi, or Uber of Lyft.
Social Media
If you’re posting about going to the Brew Blast on social media or posting pictures of the event while there, make sure you tag @WMGK and/or use the hashtag #MGKBrewBlast.
Getting There Without Driving
Riverlink Ferry:
Those coming from Philadelphia can take the Riverlink Ferry to the Entertainment Center stop and take a short walk directly to Battleship NJ from the parking lot.
Riverline Light Rail Train:
Ride NJ TRANSIT’s River LINE to the Battleship!
Exit at Entertainment Center and walk around the Susquehanna Bank Center. For information, rates and schedules visit www.riverline.com or call 973-275-5555.
PATCO:
If taking PATCO from Philadelphia or within NJ, you can take PATCO to the Broadway Station/Walter Rand Transportation Center stop. You can purchase a ticket and get on the Riverline Light Rail Train and take that to the Entertainment Center/Waterfront Music Pavilion stop. Once off the train you can walk around the Waterfront Music Pavilion (about 2 or 3 minute walk) to the Battleship.
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EVENING ENGINE ROOM GUIDED TOUR
Descend into the armored citadel of the ship for a 90-minute, family friendly, guided, walking tour of the most powerful engineering plant ever installed on a battleship. Learn how steam powered engines moved the massive ship at record breaking speeds and see the spaces crew members worked in. This hands-on walking tour is fun for all ages and allows guests to climb down seven stories into a fire room to see the huge boilers, an engine room to see the turbines and throttle wheels, and a one of the ship’s many steering positions.
$40 donation per adult.
Members: Register or sign-in above to receive your discounts.
For tickets, call 866-877-6262 x108.
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Pull the trigger and fire a salute from the Battleship’s Saluting Gun on Saturday, September 23 from 12pm to 2pm.
Just a $50 donation to fire a salute!
Purchase your ticket at the Battleship Ticket Office
Or call 866-877-6262 x108
Due to this weekend’s storm, the Battleship Golf Tournament, originally scheduled for Monday, Sept. 25, has been cancelled. The golf course is unplayable.
A new date will be announced soon.
Sink some for the Battleship!
To register, email events@battleshipnewjersey.org, or call 866-877-6262 ext 144.
Student Day: Guns, Engines, and Armor
Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10am
Students and their parents can experience a guided tour of the Battleship and a classroom-style lesson. Tour into the ship’s armored citadel and see one of the engine rooms and gun turrets.
Every month offers this unique tour and hands-on class. $12 per person.
For tickets, click https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=9c510e0e-6003-44a1-bd1a-9a90c3cde6fa
Or call 866-877-6262 x108
Cigars on the River is coming back to the Big J!
On Saturday, Sept. 30, the Battleship’s Pier, Fantail (tented rear deck) and Forecastle (forward deck) will be open for guests to enjoy cigars aboard our nation’s most decorated battleship! We’ll have dinner, bar service, cigar samples, cigar vendors, cigar accessories, entertainment and more! It’s a great time and vital fundraiser for the ship.
Tickets are a $100 donation. Reserved tables available for party of 8 for $1000.
Dress attire is casual!
Purchase your tickets today. Just click:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cigars-on-the-river-tickets-571889355457
In the meantime, enjoy a Battleship Cigar, presented by Cubanacan. Three styles to choose and a portion of all sales goes to support the Battleship, a non-profit museum and memorial. To purchase a Battleship Cigar, visit
https://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/product-category/battleship-cigars/