"The USS Constitution", a talk by Beverly Fuller, Historian
A talk on the history of the frigate,"The USS Constitution", better known as "Old Ironsides". It was commissioned by George Washington in 1894 and was more heavily built and armed than most frigates of its time. It became famous during the War of 1812 for its successes in the Great Lakes battles against Great Britain. Beverly Fuller, an Orleans historian, is an expert on its long and diverse history.
Event Dates
No future event dates
Cost
Donations Accepted
Times
7:30 PM
Location
Orleans Historical Society, Main Street and River Road, Orleans, MA 02653
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Contact Information
Tamsen Cornell at 508-240-1329 or orleanshs@verizon.net
For more information, visit
http://www.orleanshistoricalsociety.org
