A Transformative Plan To Save America's Flagship
Nov
7
12:00 PM12:00

A Transformative Plan To Save America's Flagship

The SS United States, could return home to New York or be reborn in another major port city as a transformative economic development project if a plan unveiled by the Conservancy can be advanced. A full briefing on the proposed program for the SS United States by RXR and Conservancy representatives, as well as discussion of remaining challenges associated with advancing the vessel's redevelopment, will be held on Tuesday, November 7 at 12pm (eastern time).

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Hildreth Meière Documentary Series - International Hildreth Meière Association
Oct
1
2:00 PM14:00

Hildreth Meière Documentary Series - International Hildreth Meière Association

The Newark Museum of Art in Newark, New Jersey, will be hosting a screening of “Hildreth Meière Designs for Washington, D.C.” and “Hildreth Meière Restoring an Art Deco Mural” of October 1, 2022 at 2:00pm ET. Meière was one of the trailblazing women who shaped the art and design of the SS United States.

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2022 SS United States Legacy Cruise: Saving Our Maritime History
Aug
21
to Aug 28

2022 SS United States Legacy Cruise: Saving Our Maritime History

The next SS United States Legacy Cruise will be August 21-28, 2022, and we will be traveling aboard the Norwegian Breakaway to New England and Canada's Maritime Provinces. The Conservancy and the Pollin Group are planning a very exciting program of shipboard and shoreside activities. We hope you will join us on this exciting voyage.

Every booking will generate a generous donation to the Conservancy.  For additional information about this special cruise, use the following active link: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1017109/   

If you have any questions about this special cruise, please reach out to Mary Davis at mdavis@pollingroup.com or on her cell (443) 878-4393.

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Maiden Voyage 70th Anniversary Cruise of New York Harbor & Pier 76 Presentation
Aug
20
3:00 PM15:00

Maiden Voyage 70th Anniversary Cruise of New York Harbor & Pier 76 Presentation

THE SS UNITED STATES CONSERVANCY and its New York City Chapter invite you to attend a 70th Anniversary celebration of the maiden voyage of America’s Flagship with a special Circle Line cruise of New York Harbor followed by a presentation at the SS United States' propeller displayed at Pier 76.

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First Ladies of the Sea: The SS United States' Transatlantic Trailblazers
May
24
6:00 PM18:00

First Ladies of the Sea: The SS United States' Transatlantic Trailblazers

"First Ladies of the Sea: The SS United States’ Transatlantic Trailblazers" will provide an in depth look at the work that went into developing our latest digital exhibition, "Transatlantic Trailblazers: The Women Behind the Art & Engineering of the SS United States" and provide further insight and analysis into the leading roles women played in creating the great symbol of our nation.

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Heritage Tour at the Mariners' Museum
Apr
9
10:00 AM10:00

Heritage Tour at the Mariners' Museum

On Saturday, April 9, 2022, the Hampton Roads Chapter of the SS United States Conservancy is hosting a fundraising Heritage Tour at the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, VA. During the Morning Session, which will run from 10:00am to 12:00pm, speakers will include Susan Gibbs, granddaughter of the ship's designer William Francis Gibbs and President of the Conservancy; Admiral Mark Buzby (retired), U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and former Administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administration; and Captain James McNamara, SUNY Maritime and Chairman of the Maritime Industry Museum.

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Opulent Crossings: Post War Tourism, Advertising, and Design
Aug
11
6:00 PM18:00

Opulent Crossings: Post War Tourism, Advertising, and Design

In celebration of the success of our inaugural digital exhibition, Advertising the United States: Discovering America's Flagship through Prints, Posters, and Advertisements, the SS United States Conservancy has put together an exciting and engaging panel discussion. Opulent Crossings: Post War Tourism, Advertising, and Design will bring together scholars and curators from multiple disciplines to present on their research while thinking about it in conjunction to our digital exhibition.

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Jun
23
7:00 PM19:00

Virtual Gala: Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Launch of the SS United States

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Our immensely popular virtual gala, hosted last year by the West Coast Chapter, will return this year on June 23 - the 70th anniversary of the Big U's launch - as a collaboration of six Conservancy chapters. This year's event will include rare vintage footage, new entertainment and more. Stay tuned for more information.

Watch the full 70th Anniversary Virtual Gala here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QroIyFujFQc&feature=youtu.be.

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SS United States Gala 68 Variety Show
Jul
3
7:00 PM19:00

SS United States Gala 68 Variety Show

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SS United States
Gala 68 Variety Show

Friday, July 3, 2020
7 PM (EST) / 4 PM (PST)

In celebration of the 68th anniversary of the SS United States’ maiden voyage on July 3, 1952


First-Ever “Virtual Gala” for SS United States Conservancy recreates style
of 1950s-era “Colgate Comedy Hour” as filmed aboard SS United States

Celebrity Video Salutes from Dolly Parton, Kate Burton, and Mercedes Ellington

Special Guest Performances feature Klea Blackhurst and a Rendition of
the SS United States theme song: “First Lady of the Sea”

Featured Guests include Glenn Farrington from The Magic Castle,
Akira Sky singer-songwriter & star of DreamWorksTV’s “Junk Drawer Magic”
and Nita Whitaker and her daughters Skye & Liisi LaFontaine

Conservancy West Coast Chapter Co-Chairs Mark Perry & David Perry Host
with Susan Gibbs, Conservancy President and Granddaughter of
SS United States designer William Francis Gibbs

Beyond Pix Studios of San Francisco Produces Online Event

On the anniversary of her record-breaking maiden voyage, “America’s Flagship” the SS United States will again serve as a powerful, unifying symbol of American triumph over adversity. On July 3, 2020 (4pm PST / 7pm EST), the nonprofit SS United States Conservancy’s West Coast Chapter (www.ssusc.org) will host its first “virtual gala” in the style of the 1950s classic “Colgate Comedy Hour” variety show, once filmed aboard SS United States. The online gala will be available on the Conservancy’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/VideoSSUSC .

This exciting digital event will feature celebrity appearances by country music legend Dolly Parton and actress Kate Burton (daughter of SS United States one-time passenger Richard Burton), Mercedes Ellington (granddaughter of jazz icon Duke Ellington who once performed aboard the ship), singer-songwriter Akira Sky, singers Nita Whitaker and her daughters Skye and Liisi LaFontaine, a performance of the ship’s rarely performed theme song “First Lady of the Sea” by cabaret sensation Klea Blackhurst, and feats of magic from Glenn Farrington of Magic Castle fame. Donating technical support and sponsorship for the event is Beyond Pix Studios, an internationally recognized leader in broadcast services, headquartered in San Francisco.

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POSTPONED: Susan Gibbs & SSHSA's Distinguished Speaker Series
Apr
18
2:00 PM14:00

POSTPONED: Susan Gibbs & SSHSA's Distinguished Speaker Series

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Please join Conservancy President Susan Gibbs at the Steamship Historical Society of America’s Distinguished Speaker Series on April 18, 2020. She will be concluding a program series on the United States Lines and deliver a presentation titled, “The SS United States: Origins, Triumphs, and Future Prospects.”

For more information, please visit the SSHSA’s website: https://www.sshsa.org/events/index.html#1

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