Salt water. Ice. Howling winds. The preservation challenges at Battleship Cove are as extraordinary as the ships. Fortunately, our supporters are extraordinary, too.

Founded in 2002 as the bedrock of our Annual Fund, the Stars & Stripes Commission enlists an elite society of patrons who are committed to the long-term preservation and educational interpretation of the world’s largest collection of historic naval ships.

As a leadership investment into Battleship Cove, your ten-year Stars & Stripes commitment bolsters a battery of local, regional, and national learning programs administered by this dynamic nonprofit, which serves more than 60,000 youths annually. Your membership symbolizes the highest pledge to the ideals epitomized by our veterans, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten.

For more details, contact Battleship Cove.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: Stars & Stripes enlistment is open to all individuals who commit to an annual contribution of $1,000 for a ten-year period, totaling $10,000 over one decade. In recognition, members will:

• Receive a handsome half-model of the USS Massachusetts mounted on a personalized plaque (A medallion engraved with the year of enrollment is affixed to the plaque and updated annually.)
• Convene annually for a dinner in a unique social setting to welcome new members, to reflect on shared experiences as members of Stars & Stripes, and to hear from a speaker who embodies the society’s ideals
• Receive unlimited Battleship Cove general admission for two adults and two children or grandchildren
• Enjoy an overnight stay in the Admiral’s Quarters on board the USS Massachusetts
• Receive four guest passes
• Earn a tax deduction to the fullest extent of the law

Membership is accepted throughout the year. Memberships initiated between September 15 and December 31 will be considered enrolled for the succeeding year. Membership renewal process takes place in January for each of the remaining nine years.