- Marshall Spevak Appointed Interim CEO of the Battleship New Jersey
Thursday November 30th, 2023

Marshall Spevak appointed Interim CEO of Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial
Former Board Chair will lead the Battleship through its historic drydocking
(Camden, NJ) – The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of
Marshall Spevak to serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer. Spevak succeeds recently retired CEO Phil Rowan and ...
- Battleship Salutes Veterans on Veterans Day
Tuesday November 07th, 2023

DATE: Saturday, November 11, 2023
PLACE: Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial
DETAILS: The Battleship New Jersey will salute all veterans this Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11,
with self-guided tours on Saturday for a donation of any amount. Further, any veteran
who wants to upgrade to the Noon guided tour, can also make a donation of ...
- It’s Official! Navy & Marine Corps Birthdays to be Celebrated in Philly and Camden in 2025
Friday November 03rd, 2023

Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps has successfully convinced the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to celebrate their 250th Birthdays in their Philadelphia birthplace. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro publicly announced that he has directed the Navy and Marine Corps to celebrate their 250th Birthdays in Philadelphia and Camden in 2025. The Secretary made ...
- Navy Proclamation Ceremony and Navy Band Performance Aboard the Battleship
Wednesday October 11th, 2023

Camden Mayor to Present Proclamation to US Navy for Navy Week
WHEN: Thursday, October 12 10:30am
WHAT: Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen will present a Proclamation from the City of Camden to the
US Navy, while the Navy Band will perform patriotic songs on the forecastle (foreward deck)
Of the Battleship New Jersey on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 10:30am. ...
- WWII Victory Day Aboard the Battleship New Jersey
Saturday August 12th, 2023

WWII Re-enactors, Artifacts, Event US Planes Flyover
WHEN: Saturday, August 12 10am – 4pm; Planes Flyovers begin at 12pm
WHERE: Battleship New Jersey, 100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ
WHAT: Guests visiting the Battleship New Jersey today, Saturday, August 12, can experience WWII artifacts, re-enactors, and
WWII-era US planes flyovers and gun salutes. All free to with the ...
- Battleship New Jersey to Receive $5Million in State Funds for Dry Docking
Wednesday August 02nd, 2023

Big J to be dry docked for the first time in 32 years
(Camden, NJ) – The Battleship New Jersey announced today that it is set to receive $5 million to dry dock the ship from the New Jersey Historical Commission pursuant to FY2024 Appropriations Act that was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy in ...
- Battleship New Jersey Site of Philadelphia Union’s “Battle of the Branches” Soccer Tournament
Wednesday July 12th, 2023

CAMDEN WATERFRONT, N.J. — Philadelphia Union, in partnership with Boeing, Liberty USO and Battleship New Jersey will host the fourth annual edition of Battle of the Branches, a 5v5 mini-soccer tournament on the Pier of the Battleship New Jersey on Thursday, July 13, beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET.
The teams are made up by active-duty military, ...
- USCIS to Welcome 34 New US Citizens Aboard the Battleship New Jersey During Ceremony Celebrating Independence Day
Wednesday June 28th, 2023

Citizenship candidates to take Oath during special ceremonies across the country
CAMDEN, N.J. — 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. USCIS Mt. Laurel Field Office Director Keith Dorr will administer the Oath of Allegiance, and ...
- Camden Veterans Memorial School Graduation Ceremony on the Battleship
Wednesday June 21st, 2023
CAMDEN’S VETERAN MEMORIAL SCHOOL ON 8TH GRADE GRADUATION ABOARD THE
BATTLESHIP NEW JERRSEY TODAY
WHEN: Today, Wednesday, June 21 11am
WHAT: Over 30 eighth graders from Veterans Memorial Community School in Camden, NJ will have their Graduation Ceremony
on the fantail of the Battleship New Jersey today. Wednesday, June 21 at 11am. Family and friends will ...
- Flag Day Ceremony at the Battleship NJ
Monday June 12th, 2023
WHEN: Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14 10am
WHAT: For Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14, the Battleship will host a free ceremony, emceed by Board of Trustee member
Robert Del Sordo, to properly retire tattered and old US flags. The Battleship will accept your old tattered flags during this ceremony,
which will take place landside just outside the pier ...