Many of our longtime supporters may be curious how their donations help save our ship.Check out this new infographic that breaks out the Conservancy's costs. Every single dollar counts! We hope you will consider making a springtime donation. 
May 1, 2015 - Model the SS United States Instagram Contest
Instagram Contest: Model the SS United States
The SS United States Conservancy is proud to announce our first-ever Big U Model Contest on Instagram!Anyone and everyone is encouraged to enter! Simply create a 3D representation of the SS United States. You can use any combination of materials (wood, plastic, Legos, cake, pipe cleaners, Play-Doh, etc.) When you’re finished with your model, post a picture of it to Instagram with the hashtags #SSUSC and #BigUModelContest and upload it to our website using the form below! On June 1, voting will begin! We'll provide instructions on how you can vote for your favorite model - stay tuned. The model with the most votes will win a tour for 2 on the SS United States and will be featured on the Conservancy's website!No modeling skills? You can still get in on the action! Simply follow the SS United States Conservancy's Instagram feed. One Instagram follower will be chosen at random and awarded a replica Duck Suite Key Tag from the Conservancy's Ebay store.So what are you waiting for? Submit your entries now and follow the SSUSC on Instagram!More details and our entry form are available on our official contest page.
“It Takes a Village” to Save a Ship: SSUSC Community Updates
The SS United States remains afloat today only because so many people have rallied in support of America’s Flagship. From the Conservancy’s advisory council, chapter chairs, key donors, board, staff, former passengers and crew, and active volunteers, our community is incredible. Here are a few updates from key members of the Conservancy’s “family”:Conservancy co-founder Dan McSweeney has taken the helm of the United War Veterans Council, departing from his position as managing director of the Conservancy’s SS United States Redevelopment Project. Dan has made enormous contributions to the Conservancy over the years, and we are thrilled that he will remain on the Conservancy board as he assumes an important leadership role on behalf of the nation’s veterans. Gerry Lenfest, whose transformative donations enabled the Conservancy to purchase the SS United States in 2011, was honored at two events this month: Drexel University honored him as “Businessman of the Year” and the National Maritime Historical Society and the Naval Historical Foundation honored him at their recent Washington Awards Dinner.The Conservancy’s European chapter chair, Mario Alvarez-Garcillan, welcomed a new member to the Conservancy’s European volunteer corps: his baby daughter. Welcome to the world, Catalina!The Conservancy welcomes James Bracciante, who is providing us with crucial website and social media support. He has a background in film, television, radio, and new media. We are so happy to have James on board!