Sails Unfurled: The Dawn of the U.S. Navy, 1775-1865 Exhibit at National Museum of the American Sailor
Monday, January 13, 2020 - Thursday, January 31, 2030 at Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed on federal holidays
National Museum of the American Sailor 2531 Sheridan Rd., Building 42 Great Lakes, IL 60088 Website|Map
The National Museum of American Sailor's brand new permanent exhibit: Sails Unfurled has been unveiled.
Explore the U.S. Navy's earliest days and discover how enlisted sailors used hard work, teamwork, and innovation to establish the foundation of today's Navy. The exhibit showcases the life and work of enlisted sailors from the American Revolution through the American Civil War.
"Sails Unfurled" is an immersive exhibit that welcomes visitors to a recreated Age of Sail ship's deck. Based on the USS Constitution, the design of "Sails Unfurled" takes visitors back to the earliest days of the Navy. The exhibit includes several interactive elements, including a knot tying station and music from the era.
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Admission is free and open to the public.
