BATTLESHIP COVE 2007-2008 EVENT CALENDAR

OCTOBER
October 6, 2007 - USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. 13th annual reunion
Friends & former crewmembers of the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. will celebrate the 13th annual reunion of their Gearing class destroyer, which served with great distinction during the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and NASA's Space Recovery Program. Memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony are open to the public.

October 13-21, 2007 - U.S. Navy Birthday Celebration
Free admission to all active-duty and retired U.S. Navy military personnel with I.D. Immediate family members will enjoy 50% off admission. In addition, both receive 10% off retail purchases in the Gift Shop.

NOVEMBER
November 10-18, 2007 - U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Celebration
Free admission to all active-duty and retired U.S. Marine Corps military personnel with I.D. Immediate family members will enjoy 50% off admission. In addition, both receive 10% off retail purchases in the Gift Shop.

November 11, 2007 - Veterans' Day at Battleship Cove
For over 225 years, our nation's servicemen and women have selflessly protected our shores, and on Sunday, November 11, Battleship Cove will pay them tribute by offering free admission to active duty/retired military with I.D.

DECEMBER
December 7, 2008 - Pearl Harbor Day at Battleship Cove
Battleship Cove will commemorate the 66th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor by hosting a brief ceremony at 12:55 p.m. -- the exact hour of the Japanese strike. Located on the Battleship Massachusetts, the service will include wreath-casting rites prefaced by brief remarks. Subsequently, attendees will be invited to adjourn to the Pearl Harbor Room, where honored guests from the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association will share their perspectives on Pearl Harbor and its timeless relevance.

December 8-16, 2007 - National Guard Birthday Celebration
Free admission to all active-duty and retired U.S. National Guard military personnel with I.D. Immediate family members will enjoy 50% off admission. In addition, both receive 10% off retail purchases in the Gift Shop.

December 9, 2007 - Breakfast with Santa at the Carousel
Snowy days, holiday lights, and Santa Claus will all be here sooner than you think. Get ready now by making plans to attend the Fall River Carousel's Breakfast with Santa from 9 am - noon. Families can enjoy a delicious hot breakfast plus, kids will have fun making special holiday craft, there will be story time, face painting, Carousel rides, and more. Of course, the highlight of the event will be a photo with the jolly old elf himself. Seating is limited, reservations are required!

JANUARY
January 21, 2008 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Each year on the third Monday of January schools, federal offices, post office and banks across America close as we celebrate the birth, the life and the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a time for the nation to remember the injustices that Dr. King fought. A time to remember his fight for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all races and peoples. A time to remember the message of change through nonviolence. Battleship Cove will feature a film of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement

FEBRUARY
February 18-22 Family Fun Week
During February vacation, families can spend a day aboard Battleship Cove's historic vessels. Learn how to tie knots, fold the American flag, and more!

MARCH
March 14 - Family Overnight
Spend the night on a WWII battleship! Sleep in restored Navy bunks, eat meals "chowline style" in the Officer's Wardroom, and rise and shine to the sound of reveille. Guests will enjoy all-day admission, three delicious meals, and will have the opportunity to participate in shipboard activities. They will also receive a free pass to the Marine Museum, located just two blocks from the Cove, and a 24-page souvenir guide. Call to book this exciting adventure today!

March 15-16 - St. Patrick's Day Weekend
Our destroyer, USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., was named for the eldest brother of John F. Kennedy, former president and proud member of a prominent Irish-American family. Spend the day aboard Kennedy and search for the bright green shamrocks painted on her steel. Enjoy scavenger hunts and free prizes all weekend long!

APRIL
April 21-25, 2008 - Liberty Weeks at Battleship Cove
Visit Battleship Cove during school vacation week for a festival of patriotic exercises and fun-filled educational workshops for the entire family. Enjoy special guest appearances and entertainment. The Fall River Carousel will be open to the public from 11:00 - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday. All activities and workshops are free with paid, discounted admission. $12 adults, $8 children 6-14, free to children under six. Call 508-678-1100 for details.

MAY
May 3, 2008 - Girl Scout Overnight
Attention all Girl Scouts and Girl Scout Leaders! Come and experience a special overnight program designed just for you. In addition to knot-tying class, Morse Code instruction, storytelling hour, and vintage movies, Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to work towards earning their patriotism insignias. Call or visit our website for more information.

May 17, 2008 - Open House at Battleship Cove Community Boathouse
Celebrate spring season under full sail at the Battleship Cove Community Boathouse. This year's first open house will take place on Saturday, May, from 1-4 PM. Learn about the various sailing and instructional programs available and tour the facility. The Battleship Cove Community Boathouse was established to provide the community access to the water. Learn how to sail and enjoy boating on beautiful Narragansett Bay. For more information or to get on the mailing list call at 508-678-1100 x 108 or 508-324-4345.

May 24, 2008- Fall River Carousel Opens on Weekends
Carousel #54 of the Philadelphia Toboggan Company opens to the public on Memorial Day Weekend. Hours: Weekends only 11AM - 5PM. Housed in an elegant Victorian-style pavilion, this unique waterfront venue has been completely restored to the original splendor of its early days at the historic Lincoln Park. $1.00/ride, 7 rides/$5.

May 25, 2008 - Family Overnight
See March 14, 2008 for details.

May 26, 2008 - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Service
A memorial service honoring the men and women who served our country during the Vietnam War will commence at 12:00 PM and is open to the public.

May 30, 2008 - Memorial Day at Battleship Cove
Honor and commemorate the men and women who gave their lives for freedom. Experience a traditional military observance at 12:00 PM with the raising of the American flag from half-staff and a 21-gun salute, firing one shot each minute.