Throughout September, the Conservancy ran a special campaign to raise funds for the SS United States, with a focus on generating donations of $35 or more from our members. In case you missed it, you can read more about our "Don't Give Up the Ship" campaign HERE. As you may recall, we promised to reward one qualifying donor with a guided tour of America's Flagship. That donor was Wayne Yanda, who, just last weekend, made the journey to South Philadelphia — where he was able cl

Anchors aweigh! While we’re all dreaming of walking along the freshly painted decks of America’s Flagship and gazing at the waterfront from her dazzling promenade, the SS United States Conservancy is pleased to announce the next best thing: we are again partnering with the Pollin Group and offering a week-long Saving Our Maritime History Cruise. This voyage aboard Royal Caribbean's "Brilliance of the Seas" will depart from Boston on October 11, 2020 and travel along the coast

More than 67 years after her unforgettable, record-breaking maiden voyage, the SS United States continues to inspire people of all ages and from all walks of life. The Conservancy remains committed to giving this magnificent vessel her long-awaited second act, and we cannot do this without your continued support. With that in mind, we are calling on all of our supporters to renew their commitment to America's Flagship with a donation of $35 or more during the month of Septemb

On July 14, the Conservancy was delighted to host a special "Blue Riband anniversary" tour of the SS United States for former passengers, crew, and their families. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with all our guests and talking about their individual relationships with the ship. Today, we're delighted to share the story of one of those former passengers, Liz Waters. As the winner of our recent Blue Riband Month social media contest, Liz was invited (along with her mother,

Last month, a select group of Conservancy members were given the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to climb aboard the SS United States for a special, extensive tour with Crossing on Time author, David Macaulay. As longtime subscribers to this newsletter are aware, David is an award-winning author and illustrator who traveled on the Big U as a boy, relocating to his new home in the US. Crossing on Time is his newly published, lavishly illustrated, and critically acclaimed b

In honor of the 67th anniversary of the Big U's record-breaking maiden voyage, we're rechristening July 2019 as Blue Riband Month. All month long, we'll be celebrating the unforgettable early days of this magnificent vessel — the highlight of which will be a tour open exclusively to former passengers, crew, and family members (as well as their guests). On Saturday, July 20, from 9:00am to 11:00am, we'll be hosting a special, limited-access tour of the SS United States, where

Last weekend, the Conservancy was delighted to welcome an enthusiastic group of supporters aboard the Big U for our special members appreciation event. Five supporters were randomly selected — along with their guests — to tour America's Flagship with award-winning author-illustrator, David Macaulay. Additionally, the group was joined by John Mark, who won our recent essay contest with a moving entry that was chosen by the author himself. Macaulay, who traveled aboard the SS U

In addition to the special tour opportunity for Conservancy members announced earlier this week, we are also offering a chance for a passionate fan of the SS United States to meet author and illustrator David Macaulay in person aboard the Big U on June 8. Simply email us a one-page letter explaining why you love America's Flagship — or why you love David's new book about the vessel, Crossing on Time. Illustrations accompanying your letter are welcome! This opportunity is inte

The Conservancy is excited to announce an exclusive opportunity for our supporters. From Conservancy members who join or renew between now and May 19, 2019, FIVE LUCKY SUPPORTERS will be chosen to take part in a special tour of America's Flagship, guided by world-renowned author-illustrator David Macaulay. Macaulay’s new book, Crossing On Time, tells the story of history’s steamships, especially the greatest of them all — the SS United States. Macaulay immigrated to America a

The SS United States has always been a true American icon; she made a lasting impression on all who traveled aboard her, and to this day, many of the Big U's most enthusiastic supporters are former passengers and crew members eager to see the ship restored to her original glory. Former passenger Neil Roosevelt has an extra special connection to America's Flagship — his father, James Arthur Roosevelt, served aboard as an engineer during the vessel's prolific service career! Fo