Meet the Conservancy: Emerson Jones, Curatorial Associate
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
Meet the Conservancy: Tom Lane, Development Associate
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 Development Associate, Tom Lane, who plays a major role in connecting us with new and existing donors — securing the crucial funds that will be needed to give America's Flagship a brilliant second act. Tom Lane, the Conservancy's Development Consultant. Photo courtesy of Tom
Meet the Conservancy: Kevin McElvaney, Communications and Outreach Associate
The Conservancy is dedicated to raising awareness of the SS United States far and wide, with the goal of creating an inspiring future for this magnificent ship. Of course, in the digital age, the web and social media play a significant part in spreading the word about America’s Flagship. Today, we’re speaking with the Conservancy’s current Communications and Outreach Associate, Kevin McElvaney, who takes an active role in promoting the Big U online through social media, email
A Chance Encounter
It was a gloomy, steel gray day a few years ago, the kind of November late afternoon you’d expect on the Philadelphia waterfront. I parked my car and walked slowly towards the high chain link fence, topped with a foreboding section of barbed wire. I stood there for a long time, gazing, pondering, reminiscing, lost in my own thoughts, when I noticed that I wasn’t alone. To my left was an older woman who was standing motionless, staring ahead, just as I had been. I had no idea
Bright New Banner Graces SS United States Flybridge
Have you paid a visit to the SS United States recently at her Philadelphia berth? As the Conservancy continues to raise public awareness and financial resources for the maintenance, restoration and ultimate redevelopment of America's great flagship, we’ve mounted a new banner across the length of the ship’s flybridge — letting the many curious passers-by on Delaware Avenue know how to learn more about our mission. Why is this ship so special? Find out at ssusc.org! Photograph
America's Flagship Goes Green: SS United States Lights Up for Philadelphia Eagles
Excitement was at an all-time high in Philadelphia on February 4th as the Philadelphia Eagles faced the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, fighting for their first-ever Super Bowl title. In honor of the city that has welcomed her for the past 20 years, the SS United States lit up Eagles green — and she'll be going green again on Wednesday night to celebrate their historic win! Photograph by Michael Wolfe. Photograph by Michael Wolfe. See more stunning photographs below:
