Updates on the Conservancy, the SS United States, and our future museum and visitor experience.
A historic sea vessel that was once regarded as the pinnacle of American engineering now rests in the Delaware River; specialists study the fastest passenger liner ever built and a masterwork of marine construction that also served as a US warship.
Read MoreWhile we believe that the post-COVID economy will provide opportunities for RXR to advance the SS United States’ redevelopment, we face stiff headwinds that only your support can help us overcome. These challenges are making it increasingly likely that the ship will need to be moved for the first time in over 25 years.
That’s why this year’s annual appeal is so critical. Please consider renewing your membership and making your year-end tax-deductible contribution.
Read MoreWe received dozens of submissions, from people who immigrated aboard the ship, have seen the vessel since her retirement and those who have been inspired simply by learning her story. We also received a variety of submissions, including reflective memoirs, poems and more. We are pleased to announce that we’ve selected two winners - Angela Harrison Eng and Julian Sukel.
Read MoreAs our Curatorial & Outreach Associate, Kaila plays an important role in supporting the Conservancy’s mission by assisting with cataloguing and preserving of our curatorial collection, developing new digital exhibitions and assisting with the planning for our future shipboard museum.
Read MoreAs our Administrative & Program Associate, David plays an important role in supporting the Conservancy’s mission by engaging with supporters, managing the Conservancy’s Philadelphia office and assisting with fundraising efforts. David comes to the Conservancy having recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a digital media assistant and also worked as a gallery assistant for a community arts center.
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