USS New Jersey 2010 Events Calendar

 

Date

Event

 

 

August 2010

Family Overnight Encampment - Your family can experience life in the Navy - for at least one night!  A special family* overnight encampment has been added.  Now families can enjoy dinner and breakfast served from the crew's galley, tour the Battleship, ride the Flight Simulator and sleep in the same bunks the crew of the USS New Jersey once did.  Also, on Fridays in August, encampment guests will enjoy fireworks over the Delaware at 9:15 pm!  The price is $50.95 per person.  To reserve your bunk, call (866) 877-6262 ext. 203.

* Families must consist of parent, relative or legal guardian and at least one child between the ages of 6 - 17.

 
  August 14, 2010

WWII Victory Day aboard the Battleship New Jersey - The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial will celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the End of World War II with a special WWII Victory Day.  A Dance and BBQ will take place on the ship's fantail during the evening, while the day will feature WWII military vehicles, a re-enactment of the surrender of the Japanese, and more!  The WWII Victory Day Dance and BBQ will be held from 5 pm to 9 pm on the fantail.  This event will feature an Andrews Sisters performance by the Romano Sisters, a swing quartet and will be emceed by a 1940's-era disc jockey. A bugler from "Buglers Across America" will also play TAPS atop Turret 3 at 1900 hours (7 pm) as part of a nationwide effort to perform TAPS in every time zone. Guests will also enjoy a delicious barbecue meal, a cash bar, dancing and a main deck tour of the ship. Tickets are $24.00 per person and are available by calling (866) 877-6262 ext. 107.

During the day, the Battleship will come to life. A re-enactment of the Japanese surrender aboard USS Missouri, complete with Gen. Douglas MacArthur, will take place aboard the Battleship at 1 pm. Guests visiting the ship will also be able to experience WWII military vehicles on the pier, meet members of the Tuskegee Airmen from noon to 3 pm, and check out special WWII artifacts on display in the ship's wardroom.  Guests may experience all of these activities with any tour ticket for the Battleship.  WWII Victory Day is part of a nationwide effort by the Spirit of '45 to remember our country's greatest generation.  For more information on the Spirit of '45, visit spiritof45.org.

 
  October 18, 2010

Battleship Golf Outing at Sea Oaks Country Club - The Big J will hold the inaugural Battleship New Jersey Golf Outing at Sea Oaks Country Club in Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ, on Monday, October 18th.  Participants will enjoy a delicious dinner, take home some nice gifts, and play on the beautiful Sea Oaks course! Sponsorships and overnight packages will also be available!  For more information, visit the Battleship New Jersey online at battleshipnewjersey.org or call (866) 877-6262.

 
   

 

 

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