E-Newsletter Archive



Important Update About the SS United States' Tentative Departure from Philadelphia (11/6/2024)

A New Era for America's Flagship (10/15/2024)

Pier Dispute Reaches Conclusion (10/11/2024)

Pier Update & More (9/21/2024)

Statement from the SS United States Conservancy (9/13/2024)

Owners of America’s Flagship File Motion Detailing Landlord’s Effort to Block Relocation of the SS United States, Take Possession of the Historic Vessel for Its Own Financial Benefit (9/12/2024)

Latest News and Pier Update (9/5/2024)

Important Update as Court-Imposed Pier Deadline Nears (8/30/2024)

Important Pier Update (8/22/2024)

Today's New York Times’ "Great Read" Features Our "Great Ship" (8/9/2024)

Conservancy Files for Pier Move Extension (7/19/2024)

Special Tour Announcement and Fundraising Update (7/13/2024)

Plea for Support Reaches Around the Globe (7/2/2024)

An Urgent Appeal for Help (6/20/2024)

Conservancy Prevails In Rent Dispute But America's Flagship Must Relocate Or Be Lost (6/14/2024)

New Date for Launch of Curatorial Conservation Series (6/4/2024)

Happening This Wednesday: A Special Curatorial Event for Conservancy Members (5/13/2024)

Curatorial Conversations Series Debuts May 15 (5/2/2024)

The Big Ship Continues To Be Big News (3/21/2024)

All Hands On Deck to Save America’s Flagship (2/28/2024)

NEW! Gibbs in Philly Inquirer - Leaders Need to Step Up to Save the United States (1/29/2024)

An Important Update on the Pier Dispute (1/16/2024)

Our Deepest Gratitude Amidst Stormy Seas (1/6/2024)

Set Sail with a Dazzling New Big U Luggage Tag (12/28/2023)

A Letter from the SS United States Conservancy (12/13/2023)

On This Giving Tuesday, Help Save America's Flagship (11/28/2023)

We Have A Plan. Now America’s Flagship Needs A Home. (11/15/2023)

BREAKING - A Transformative Plan to Save Americas's Flagship (11/2/2023)

Exciting Events Will Bring Together Flagship Supporters (10/4/2023)

A Special Tour for Former Big U Passengers and Crew Members (9/27/2023)

A Ship's Worth of Stories to Tell (9/1/2023)

Blue Riband Supporters United To Salute Two Historic Ocean Liners (8/3/2023)

The Life and Legend of William Francis Gibbs Featured in Sea History (7/15/2023)

USA Today Boards America's Flagship (6/27/2023)

A New Exhibit Featuring America's Flagship (6/13/2023)

America's Flagship's Coronation Connection (5/16/2023)

Memories of the America's Flagship Abound (4/25/2023)

A Special Tour for Former Big U Passengers and Crew Members (4/13/2023)

Let's Get A Bite to Eat (4/11/2023)

Chapters Preserve the Big U (3/31/2023)

America's Most Decorated Battleship Salutes America's Flagship (3/18/2023)

The Big U Returns to Bremerhaven (2/28/2023)

On Valentine's Day: A Legendary Commodore and a Stateroom Key (2/14/2023)

New Documentary Explores Deep Inside America's Flagship (2/1/2023)

Moving Full Speed Ahead into 2023 (1/19/2023)

New Headwinds and New Hope (12/28/2022)

Tonight at 8pm ET on Discovery - The SS United States (12/22/2022)

Crewmember Returns to Ship and Recounts Epic Storm At Sea (12/20/2022)

This Year's Annual Appeal Is More Important Than Ever. (12/6/2022)

America's Flagship Still Inspires People of All Ages (11/30/2022)

Help Save America's Flagship On This Giving Tuesday (11/29/2022)

"William and Walt: Dreamers and Doers" - A New Virtual Program (11/5/2022)

Want to Walk the Decks of America's Flagship? (10/20/2022)

Remembering a Legend: Former SS United States Crew Member Joe Rota (9/21/2022)

Longtime Supporter Makes Generous Donation (9/3/2022)

All Aboard! Tour New York Harbor with the Conservancy (8/10/2022)

Brought Back from the Brink: Police Officer Visits His "Ship of Hope" (8/2/2022)

New Reflections, Custom T-Shirts and More Celebrate Maiden Voyage Platinum Jubilee (7/12/2022)

Order Your Limited-Edition Maiden Voyage 70th Anniversary T-Shirt (6/23/2022)

Help Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Maiden Voyage (6/4/2022)

Don't Miss Our "First Ladies of the Sea" Virtual Discussion Tonight (5/24/2022)

A Special Tribute to Two Legends (5/12/2022)

Conservancy Supporters Together Again (4/27/2022)

Special Alert - Newport News Auction Ends Today (4/9/2022)

This Weekend: Our Heritage Program at The Mariners' Museum (4/5/2022)

Last Call for the 2022 Saving Our Maritime History Cruise Reservations (3/22/2022)

Bid Now: Ship Tours, Unique Memorabilia and More Up For Auction (3/9/2022)

Exciting Virtual and In-Person Programming Ahead (2/24/2022)

RSVP for "Transatlantic Trailblazers" Discussion (2/8/2022)

Remembering Conservancy Hampton Roads Chapter Co-Chair Joe Muchulsky (1/20/2022)

Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support to Keep America's Flagship Afloat (12/28/2021)

Coming in 2022 - Transatlantic Trailblazers: The Women Behind the Art and Engineering of the SS United States (12/22/2021)

2021 Update & A New Challenge Facing Our Flagship (12/11/2021)

Help Save America's Flagship This #GivingTuesday (11/30/2021)

A Satellite, A Submarine, and More: Joe Rota Shares Stories from the Big U (11/23/2021)

United States Model Made from 16,000 Toothpicks Presented to the Conservancy (10/27/2021)

New - The Observation Lounge: Stories from the SS United States (10/13/2021)

Important Information About the Hampton Roads Heritage Weekend (9/21/2021)

Heritage Weekend & Gala Dinner Tickets On Sale Now (8/28/2021)

Watch Our "Opulent Crossings" Panel Discussion on YouTube (8/17/2021)

Fashion, History, and the High Seas - Join Us Wednesday at 6:00pm ET For Our "Opulent Crossings" Panel Discussion (8/9/2021)

Blue Riband Supporters United To Salute Two Historic Ocean Liners (7/28/2021)

Opulent Crossings: An In-Depth Discussion About the SS United States, Art, Advertising and More (7/19/2021)

Time Is Running Out to Bid In Our Flagship Auction (7/5/2021)

Happening Tonight - 70th Anniversary Celebration & Auction Launch (6/23/2021)

SPECIAL ALERT! Cheers to the Big U Next Wednesday (6/16/2021)

A 70th Anniversary Celebration & One Propeller Gets a New Home (6/10/2021)

Don't Miss Out: Reserve Your Spot to Cruise with the Conservancy (6/1/2021)

Expert Panel Explores New Digital Exhibition (5/15/2021)

Tomorrow at 4:30pm EST: Members-Exclusive Virtual Panel Discussion (5/1/2021)

Our Inaugural Digital Exhibition Is A Hit (4/30/2021)

Exclusive Virtual Panel Discussion Exploring the SS United States & the Age of Advertising (4/21/2021)

Now Open: "Advertising the United States," A Digital Exhibition (4/19/2021)

Member-Exclusive Digital Event: An Expert Panel Discussion Exploring the SS United States & the Age of Advertising (4/15/2021)

This Month: An All New Digital Exhibition on the SS United States (4/8/2021)

Lighting Display and Tribute to Frontline Workers by America's Flagship (3/20/2021)

Take A Leading Role in Saving America's Flagship (3/10/2021)

Coming Soon: An Exciting New Digital Exhibition (2/23/2021)

Celebrating a Decade of Beating the Odds (2/10/2021)

Ships Monthly Features Cover Story on SS United States (1/26/2021)

Museum to Feature Big U's Design and the Era of Transatlantic Travel (1/14/2021)

Don't Miss the Boat: Last Call to Board in 2020 (12/28/2020)

CNN: The SS United States Remains Big. It's the World That Got Small (12/21/2020)

Get Your 2021 Conservancy Membership Today (12/16/2020)

With Your Help America’s Flagship Will Continue to Captivate and Inspire (12/8/2020)

Special Alert - Our 2020 Holiday Flagship Auction Ends Today (12/6/2020)

Bid Now on Unique Holiday Gifts (11/24/2020)

A Cure for Your Post-Election Hangover Inspired by America's Flagship (11/7/2020)

Sneak Peek at Museum Planning Survey Results (10/12/2020)

Big U Photos from National Geographic in New Web Series (9/13/2020)

Incredible Footage of the Big U During Tropical Storm Isaias (8/13/2020)

America's Flagship on PBS, Support the Big U in Style, and Our FREE Virtual Gala Streaming (7/24/2020)

Thank you for your support of America's Flagship! (7/10/2020)

Join Us Tomorrow for the 68th Anniversary of the Big U's Maiden Voyage (7/2/2020)

Win Unforgettable Experiences, Amazing Artwork, and Much More (6/24/2020)

Set Sail in Support of America's Flagship (6/20/2020)

Celebrate the Big U with Dolly Parton, Klea Blackhurst & More (6/9/2020)

A Love Story from "Lady in Waiting" and More (5/16/2020)

Win a Tour of the Big U, Original David Macaulay Sketches (5/12/2020)

Seeking Your Input On Future Museum Exhibits (4/21/2020)

What stories should our future museum tell? (4/13/2020)

Global Coverage of RXR's Big Plans for America's Flagship (3/24/2020)

Breaking: RXR Launches Next Phase of Redevelopment Planning (3/10/2020)

Inaugural Auction Success, A Moving Musical Tribute & More (2/19/2020)

Steinway Piano from the Big U on Display in Manhattan (1/29/2020)

Online Flagship Auction: Rhine River Cruise + limited-edition artwork (1/18/2020)

Your last chance in 2019 to support our crucial year-end campaign (12/30/2019)

Happy Thanksgiving! (11/28/2019)

Dazzling Exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum Highlights the Big U (11/14/2019)

Special Event, Future Mariners' Shipboard Tour, A New Neighbor (10/15/2019)

Massive Painting of America's Flagship Unveiled (9/28/2019)

Special Announcement: Maritime History and Stewardship Cruise (9/7/2019)

Learning to Walk on the Big U; A Dazzling New Artifact & More (8/17/2019)

Presenting: Never-Before-Seen Footage from Aboard America's Flagship (7/31/2019)

A Special Shipboard Lighting, Gibbs & Cox's 90th Anniversary, and More! (7/13/2019)

A Special Opportunity for Former Passengers/Crew/Family (and much more!) (6/29/2019)

Unique shipboard tour, the Big U reimagined, and more (6/15/2019)

Honoring a Captain, Big U and Beer, Last Call for Tees & More (6/1/2019)

A Chance to Tour America’s Flagship with Author David Macaulay (5/11/2019)

Big U Featured in World-Renowned Author's Book Release (5/4/2019)

Your support buoys our efforts (4/14/2019)

Remembering Carl Weber: SS United States Champion (3/30/2019)

Meet the Child Born on the SS United States (3/12/2019)

The SS United States Visits Texas (2/24/2019)

Show Your Love for the SS United States (2/9/2019)

Coming Together for Our Nation's Greatest Liner (1/26/2019)

America's Flagship Continues to Inspire (1/12/2019)

Seasons Greetings from the SS United States Conservancy (12/20/2018)

All Hands on Deck for the Big U (12/15/2018)

Giving Thanks for 66 Years of America's Flagship (11/24/2018)

"Crossing on Time" with Visionary David Macaulay (11/4/2018)

Stunning SS United States Featured in French Documentary Series (10/14/2018)

America's Flagship Goes Global (9/22/2018)

Remembering Our Flagship Champion, HF "Gerry" Lenfest (8/18/2018)

New Limited-Edition SSUS T-Shirt Now Available! (8/1/2018)

The SS United States: An American Story 66 Years in the Making (7/3/2018)

Full Speed Ahead to a Fabulous SS United States Exhibition! (6/29/2018)

Celebrating the SS United States Through the Music of Kenneth Fuchs (6/6/2018)

Incredible $100,000 Raised by SS United States Legacy Cruise! (5/7/2018)

Recovering the "Scattered Treasures" of America's Historic Flagship (4/22/2018)

America's Flagship Wows at Kings Point Alumni Event (4/9/2018)

Special Events: Upcoming SS United States Tour Opportunities (3/24/2018)

SS United States Receives Navy Federal "Dollars for Doers" Grant (3/18/2018)

And the Oscar Goes To... (3/4/2018)

"A Race to the Finish" for the Big U and RMS Queen Mary (2/19/2018)

America's Flagship Lights Up for Philadelphia Eagles (2/3/2018)

Fox News Calls on America to Save the SS United States (1/27/2018)

"Bomb Cyclone" No Match for America's Flagship (1/23/2018)

Honoring the Past, Charting the Future of the Big U (12/30/2017)

See America's Flagship in a Whole New Light (12/24/2017)

Behind the Scenes in the Conservancy's Curatorial Collections (12/17/2017)

Giving Thanks for 65 Years of Memories and Counting! (11/26/2017)

Special Ship Tour Opportunity for Supporters with Ties to SS United States (11/11/2017)

Romance on America’s Flagship! Man Pops the Big Question on Board the Big U (10/28/2017)

New York's "Luxury Liner Row" Dazzles (10/15/2017)

The SS United States In The New York Times (9/29/2017)

SS United States Conservancy Newsletter: A Powerful Tribute To 9/11 (9/14/2017)

Over 100 blogs posted: Check out the greatest hits! (8/30/2017)

SS United States Legacy Cruise (8/8/2017)

Ship Receives a Second Lifeline (7/29/2017)

SS United States Receives Major Donation (7/16/2017)