Updates on the Conservancy, the SS United States, and our future museum and visitor experience.
Today, America’s Flagship is in grave danger. Without notice, the vessel’s landlord, which leases the pier from the Port of Philadelphia, doubled the ship’s docking fee during the pandemic. Then they issued an eviction order. This is why our elected leaders need to act now. Budgets are about priorities.
Read MorePhiladelphia is home to many symbols that represent the heart of our nation, from Independence Hall to the Liberty Bell. In 1996, the city welcomed yet another iconic symbol of America’s unconquerable spirit. Rising above Pier 82 in South Philadelphia, “America’s Flagship,” the SS United States, has become a beacon of hope that gathers people together to appreciate its amazing story.
Read MoreJames van Kuilenburg is the SS United States Conservancy’s new Curatorial Associate. James has worked in museums big and small, archives, and libraries throughout the Mid-Atlantic. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Dickinson College. James is an award-winning researcher, author, and artist. Most recently, his research about circuses in 19th century Pennsylvania culminated in a one-person circus arts show.
Read MoreIt is said that ships are the largest things that move, and ocean liners are among the hugest of the huge. Even among them, though, the S.S. United States stands out. It’s the biggest passenger ship ever built in America, just shy of 1,000 feet long.
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