The newly formed Hampton Roads Chapter will be holding it first meeting at 7:00 on Dec 12th. The meeting will be held at the Newport News Gibbs & Cox office located at 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd Suite 100, Newport News, Va. 23606.This meeting will be a meet-and-greet where we will discuss the newly formed Chapter and work together on plans for a path forward and future events. We will also have a small presentation. Reviewing some recently taken pictures of the ship, walking deck by deck looking at the current condition of some of our favorite spaces on board the "Big U."Please RSVP to Keith Harper by December 9, 2013 at kharper@gibbscox.com if you plan on attending. We look forward to seeing everybody on the 12th and working together to help make the Hampton Roads Chapter a successful new addition to the SSUS Conversancy!
December 5, 2013 - Philadelphia Chapter Holiday Party
Join the Conservancy leaders and the Philadelphia Chapter for a festive gathering with fellow SSUS supporters. Susan Gibbs will provide an up-to-the-minute update on the current status of the ship and our efforts to save her, as well as goals for the new year.When: January 18, 2014 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pmWhere: Champps Restaurant, 2100 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia PA (Across from the ship, free parking).RSVP info to come soon! If you have questions or concerns, email us at philadelphia@ssusc.org or info@ssusc.org.
November 30, 2013 - ASSOCIATED PRESS STORY ON SS UNITED STATES RUNS IN MEDIA OUTLETS WORLDWIDE
The Associated Press released a major story that was picked up by media outlets worldwide regarding our efforts to prepare the SS United States for redevelopment. From locations spanning California, Indiana and Washington, DC, to Nova Scotia, Australia, and the UK, people are reading about America's Flagship's plight and potential and sharing their stories and support. If you missed it, the full article and photos can be viewed HERE.