GVH's Moving Musical Tribute to the Big U
Since her maiden voyage in 1952, the SS United States has been the inspiration for countless works of art, music, and literature. It is...
Opening Night of the "Finding Home" Exhibition
Part of the mission of the SS United States Conservancy is to spread awareness of America's Flagship through participation in cultural...
We Are Seeking Artifacts for Our Future Shipboard Museum
From the Conservancy's inception, we have focused on acquiring items from and related to the SS United States and United States Lines for...
New Norman Rockwell Museum Exhibit Highlights SS United States
“Finding Home: Four Artists’ Journeys” will Feature Famed Illustrator David Macaulay’s New Book, Crossing on Time, and a Massive Model of...
The USMMA Climbs Aboard the Big U
This fall, the Conservancy has been proud to spend time among the distinguished faculty, staff, and students of the U.S. Merchant Marine...
The Big U is Spotlighted in a New Exhibition
Artist Maria Mijares has a lifelong connection to America's Flagship that dates back to age 2, when she traveled aboard the Big U from...
Painting of America's Flagship Unveiled at Merchant Marine Academy
Last weekend saw an amazing and lasting tribute to America’s Flagship, as the US Merchant Marine Academy “Great Class of 1979” unveiled a...
Meet SS 1: The Big U Reimagined
Ever since she first set sail in 1952, America's Flagship has captured the imagination of people across the globe. She has inspired...
The Big Ship on Canvas
Over the last few months, we've shared stories of creative people of all stripes who have been inspired by the SS United States — from...
Flashback: Art and the SS United States
"She was withdrawn from service back in 1969," says Conservancy executive director Susan Gibbs. "But what is striking is that she still...
