Pack 1 Hopedale recently made a trip to Battleship Cove, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to explore the worlds’ largest collection of historic U.S. naval ships. After touring the battleship Massachusetts, destroyer Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., and PT Boats 617 & 796, the scouts, their parents, and adult leaders spent the very chilly night of March 11 on board the famous USS Massachusetts. Scouts from the Tiger, Wolf, Webelos I, and Webelos II dens had a great time exploring the ship and experiencing history firsthand including the opportunity to sleep in authentic sailor’s quarters. Battleship Cove’s Nautical Nights program included a living history presenter, a film history of “Big Mamie” (aka the USS Massachusetts), major motion pictures, and a scavenger hunt on the ship. The trip has enabled the scouts to better understand and appreciate the sacrifices made by veterans of all military branches in all wars.
Battleship Cove serves as the Commonwealth’s official memorial for Massachusetts citizens of all military branches who lost their lives in World War II, and the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf conflicts, and most recently the Commonwealth’s victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Preserving five National Historic Landmark naval vessels, Battleship Cove also delivers educational programs that expose a national audience of 60,000 youths to a mission that promotes duty, honor and country. Battleship Cove is open all day, 362 days each year. Free parking. Al Mac’s Galley Snack Bar. Battleship Cove also offers educational workshops, a summer boating program, and an all-inclusive birthday, banquet, conference, and reunion catering packages.
Battleship Cove: 508-678-1100 | (800)533-3194 | fax (508)674-5597 | www.battleshipcove.org
Hopedale Cub Scouts: hopedalescouts@gmail.com | http://hopedalescouts.org/cubs/
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May, 2017
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