USS Constitution Women Veterans Underway

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Underway Information: 

Security will open at 0830 on Friday morning. All guests must board no later than 0930. Please arrive early to allow adequate time for security screening. 

• The expected duration of the underway is approximately 4 hours (1000-1400). 
• Portable restrooms will be available on board while the ship is underway. 
• Water coolers will be available on board, but no food will be served. We recommend all guests bring a snack, a water bottle, and sunscreen for the underway. 
• Smoking is prohibited on board USS CONSTITUTION (it is a wooden ship, after all!) 
• We recommend all guests wear comfortable, close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing while underway.

Security: 

• All guests age 18 and older must show a photo ID to board. 
• All guests must pass through a security screening (similar to an airport) before boarding. Guests will pass through metal detectors, and bags will pass through an x-ray machine. 
• Weapons of any type are not permitted on USS CONSTITUTION. 

Parking: 

• Vehicle access to Charlestown Navy Yard is restricted and general parking is not available within the Navy Yard. 
• Parking is available down the street at Nautica Parking Garage on Constitution Road. Parking can be validated at the Navy Yard Visitor Center or USS Constitution Museum for a reduced fee. Additional parking locations can be found on our WEBSITE.

Directions: 

• The GPS Address is 1 Constitution Road, Charlestown, MA 02129. 
• Because parking is restricted, we recommend using public transportation. Public transportation information is available on our WEBSITE. 
• If you are driving, please see the parking information above. 

Accessibility: 

• USS CONSTITUTION is a historic ship and is not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 
• Wheelchairs are permitted on the top deck of the ship; however, tides at boarding and disembarking times will prevent wheelchair use on the brow to and from the ship. 
• To get underway, all guests must be able to walk up the brow. Wheelchairs may be brought on board and used on the top deck. 

For additional information, please contact the USS CONSTITUTION Special Events Department at ussconstitution.events@gmail.com or (617) 593-2025.