| BATTLESHIP
COVE 2009 EVENT CALENDAR
FEBRUARY
February 13, 2010 Family Overnight
Spend
the night on a WWII battleship! Sleep in restored Navy bunks; eat meals "chow-line
style" in the Officer's Wardroom, and rise and shine to the sound of reveille.
Guests will enjoy all-day admission, three delicious meals, and will have the
opportunity to participate in shipboard activities. They will also receive a free
Overnight Survival Guide filled with fun facts and activities. February
15-19, 2010 Family Fun Week
During February vacation, families can spend
a day aboard Battleship Cove's historic vessels. Learn how to tie knots, spell
your name out in signal flags, participate in scavenger hunts, learn the proper
way to fold the American flag, write letters to active duty troops, and more!
World War II Disney cartoons will also be shown during the week. MARCH
March
12, 2010 - Family Overnight!
Spend the night on a WWII battleship! Sleep
in restored Navy bunks, eat meals "chow-line style" in the Officer's
Wardroom, and rise and shine to the sound of reveille. Guests will enjoy all-day
admission, three delicious meals, and will have the opportunity to participate
in shipboard activities. They will also receive a free Overnight Survival Guide
filled with fun facts and activities. March
17, 2010 - St. Patrick's Day at the Cove
Our destroyer, USS JOSEPH P. KENNEDY,
JR., was named for the eldest brother of John F. Kennedy, former president and
proud member of a prominent Irish-American family. Spend the day aboard KENNEDY
and search for the bright green shamrocks painted on her steel. Enjoy scavenger
hunts and free prizes. March
20, 2010 - Princess Party at the Fall River Carousel 1-4 pm
Calling all
princesses to the royal court for unlimited rides on the Carousel. Make your own
princess jewelry. Enjoy a royal make-over. Dine on delicious snacks and princess
punch. $10 per person. Call for reservations now - space limited. 508-678-1100
x 101. APRIL
April
9, 2010 - Girl Scout Overnight
Attention all Girl Scouts and Girl Scout
Leaders! Come and experience a special overnight program designed just for you.
In addition to knot-tying class, storytelling hour, and vintage movies, Girl Scouts
will have the opportunity to work towards the "Women's Stories" and
"Now & Then Stories from Around the World" badges and their patriotism
insignias. Call or visit our website for more information. April
19-20, 2010 - Patriot's Day Weekend
Patriot's Day commemorates the battles
fought at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, which marked the start of the
American Revolution. Patriot's Day was enacted as a legal holiday in 1894 and
is observed in both Massachusetts and Maine, which was formerly a part of Massachusetts.
April 19-23,
2010 - Liberty Week at Battleship Cove
Visit Battleship Cove during school
vacation week for a festival of patriotic exercises and fun-filled educational
workshops for the entire family. Enjoy special guest appearances and entertainment.
The Fall River Carousel will be open to the public from 11:00 - 3:00 PM, Monday
- Friday. All activities and workshops are free with paid, discounted admission.
$12 adults, $7 children 6-12, free to children under six. Call 508-678-1100 for
details. MAY
May
29, 2010 - Fall River Carousel Opens on Weekends
Carousel #54 of the Philadelphia
Toboggan Company opens to the public on Memorial Day Weekend. Hours: Weekends
only 11AM-5 PM. Housed in an elegant Victorian-style pavilion, this unique waterfront
venue has been completely restored to the original splendor of its early days
at the historic Lincoln Park. $1.00/ride, 7 rides $5. Also available for Birthday
Parties, Family or Corporate functions. May
29 - 31, 2010 - Memorial Day Holiday
FREE ADMISSION FOR VETERANS: Memorial
Day Weekend - all active duty, retired and reserve military personnel who show
proof of service will be honored with free admission to Battleship Cove! May
30, 2010 - Family Overnight!
Spend the night on a WWII battleship! Sleep
in restored Navy bunks, eat meals "chow-line style" in the Officer's
Wardroom, and rise and shine to the sound of reveille. Guests will enjoy all-day
admission, three delicious meals, and will have the opportunity to participate
in shipboard activities. They will also receive a free Overnight Survival Guide
filled with fun facts and activities. May
30, 2010 - Memorial Day at Battleship Cove
Honor and commemorate the men
and women who gave their lives for freedom. Experience a traditional military
observance at 12:00 PM with the raising of the American flag from half-staff and
a 21-gun salute, firing one shot each minute. The ceremony is open to the public.
JUNE
June
4-7, 2010 - Battle of Midway Observance
The Battle of Midway was a major
naval battle, widely regarded as the most important of the Pacific Campaign of
WWII. Continuous showing of Battle of Midway film. June
6, 2010 - 66th Anniversary of D-Day at Battleship Cove
Battleship Cove
will pay tribute to the servicemen who fought so bravely 66 years ago in Normandy.
Visit our D-Day exhibit and climb on board a WWII era mechanized beach landing
craft (LCM) June
14, 2010 - Celebrate Flag Day at Battleship Cove
Do you know your flag
etiquette? Come to Battleship Cove and learn how to fold the American flag, the
significance of each fold, interesting facts about our flag, and display procedures.
Bring your old, worn flags to Battleship Cove and dispose of them the proper way. June
18, 2010 - Family Overnight!
Spend the night on a WWII battleship! Sleep
in restored Navy bunks, eat meals "chow-line style" in the Officer's
Wardroom, and rise and shine to the sound of reveille. Guests will enjoy all-day
admission, three delicious meals, and will have the opportunity to participate
in shipboard activities. They will also receive a free Overnight Survival Guide
filled with fun facts and activities. JULY
July
10, 2010 - Family Overnight!
Spend the night on a WWII battleship! Sleep
in restored Navy bunks, eat meals "chow-line style" in the Officer's
Wardroom, and rise and shine to the sound of reveille. Guests will enjoy all-day
admission, three delicious meals, and will have the opportunity to participate
in shipboard activities. They will also receive a free Overnight Survival Guide
filled with fun facts and activities. July
16, 2010 - SAVE THE DATE! Battleship Cove's Fundraiser
(More information
on the Dinner Dance will be forthcoming) AUGUST
August
6,7,8, 2010 - Fall River Celebrates America
This three-day event features
nearly endless amounts of ethnic edibles, fireworks, and performances of top entertainers.
The international festival runs throughout the three days and offers Portuguese,
Italian, Lebanese, and a score of other cultural crafts and treats. Friday, a
naturalization ceremony is held on board the Battleship Massachusetts, and on
Saturday a Sailing Challenge will take place at the Battleship Cove Community
Boathouse, and is open to the public. On Saturday evening, guests may enjoy a
25-minute fireworks display from the battleship's fantail - the best vantage point
in the city. Tickets for the fireworks will be on sale prior to the event in the
Ship's Store. Call 508-678-1100 for more information. August
14, 2010 - Family Overnight!
Spend the night on a WWII battleship! Sleep
in restored Navy bunks, eat meals "chow-line style" in the Officer's
Wardroom, and rise and shine to the sound of reveille. Guests will enjoy all-day
admission, three delicious meals, and will have the opportunity to participate
in shipboard activities. They will also receive a free Overnight Survival Guide
filled with fun facts and activities.
SEPTEMBER
September11, 2010 - Rite of Reflection Ceremony at Battleship Cove
In
honor of the ninth anniversary of the nation's most deadly attack, Battleship
Cove will conduct a Remembrance Ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial site with a wreath
casting followed by a 21-gun salute. (Time TBD) The ceremony is open to the public.
September
11, 2010 - Family Overnight!
Spend the night on a WWII battleship! Sleep
in restored Navy bunks, eat meals "chow-line style" in the Officer's
Wardroom, and rise and shine to the sound of reveille. Guests will enjoy all-day
admission, three delicious meals, and will have the opportunity to participate
in shipboard activities. They will also receive a free Overnight Survival Guide
filled with fun facts and activities. September
19, 2010 - POW/MIA Ceremony
Battleship Cove will host a reflective ceremony
in honor of Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Day at 1:00 PM on the deck of the
battleship USS MASSACHUSETTS. The Legion's POW/MIA Committee will sponsor the
ceremony. The ceremony is open to the public.
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