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Navy Proclamation Ceremony and Navy Band Performance Aboard the Battleship

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…

WWII Victory Day Aboard the Battleship New Jersey

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…

Battleship New Jersey to Receive $5Million in State Funds for Dry Docking

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…

Battleship New Jersey Site of Philadelphia Union’s “Battle of the Branches” Soccer Tournament

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…

USCIS to Welcome 34 New US Citizens Aboard the Battleship New Jersey During Ceremony Celebrating Independence Day 

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…

Camden Veterans Memorial School Graduation Ceremony on the Battleship

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….

Flag Day Ceremony at the Battleship NJ

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,…

Ceremony for 80th Commissioning Anniversary and Heroes Banners

BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY CELEBRATES 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMMISSIONING IN THE US NAVY  Ceremony Will Also Unveil Banners Honoring our Regional Military Heroes DATE:           Tuesday, May 23, 11am DETAILS:     The Battleship New Jersey will celebrate the 80th Anniversary of her Commissioning into the US Navy, as well as unveil new  “Honor Our…

Vietnam War Living History Day

The Battleship New Jersey will host the annual Vietnam War Living History Day on Saturday,  April 1 from 10am to 3pm.  The event features Vietnam War re-enactors throughout the ship and artifacts in the Officers’ Wardroom.  The ship will even play 1960s music through the Pier’s speakers to meet guests as…

Red Cross Kicks Off Red Cross Month This Sunday Onboard Battleship New Jersey

The American Red Cross New Jersey Region will be holding a ceremony and flag raising onboard the Battleship New Jersey to kick off March is Red Cross Month in New Jersey. The Battleship New Jersey will fly the Red Cross flag throughout March to honor all those who have made…