For First Time, Steinway Baby Grand Piano from the Historic SS United States Now on Public Display at Steinway Hall in New York Piano from America’s Flagship Once Played by Duke Ellington and Other Renowned Musicians Was Recently Acquired by SS United States Conservancy The ship’s famous Steinway & Sons piano in the SS United States’ first class ballroom, with legendary jazz bandleader Duke Ellington seated at the keys and Broadway star Ethel Merman at the microphone. NEW YOR

The Conservancy is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the SS United States, with the goal of creating an inspiring future for this magnificent ship. Today, we’re speaking with the Conservancy’s Curatorial Associate, Emerson Jones, who plays an important role in growing our permanent collections. Emerson graduated from Columbia University with a degree in the History and Theory of Architecture, excavated at Hadrian’s Villa outside of Rome, and has taken part in the s