Announcing: #TallShipTuesdays
tallshiprovidence.org/tallshiptuesdays/
Ahoy! I look forward to welcoming you aboard #TallShipTuesdays. Aboard awaits Providence history, exploits, children’s stories, activities and more hosted by Captain John Paul Jones with a hand from me, Able Seaman Barlow. Ready for adventure? Embark with us online!
Under Captain Jones’s orders, I’ll be sailing Tall Ship Providence’s “social media ship” as well. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for all of the latest updates, content, and offers! Be sure to follow the Facebook Event page “Tall Ship Tuesdays,” as well. Join the crew and join the adventure! Fare thee well for now, shipmates.” - Able Seaman Barlow
“Able Seaman Barlow is one of our finest crewmen afloat. He’s been assigned with keeping the Providence in pristine condition. I hold him high regard. Anything coming from Able Seaman Barlow is coming straight from me.” - Captain John Paul Jones
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3 Years ago today the replica Providence departed Wiscasset Harbor for her new home in D.C officially marking the end of her 3 year journey to be rebuilt. The USS Providence was a sloop-of-war in the Continental Navy during the American Revolution and was the first command of John Paul Jones. Specializing in aerial shots featuring maritime vessels and Knowing its not every day a replica tall ship gets a second chance at life, I spent the time to document her journey being rebuilt from the unique vantage point offered by my drone. The video will be posted later but enjoy the stills from that day and the first time I saw her when she made her way to Maine as nothing more than a hull. :)
You guys look great at this season's berth! Via Reflections DC - Your private, small group boat cruise experience
Tall Ship Providence Foundation has arrived at The Wharf! Come aboard and be transported back in time. ⛵
Providence is a fully functional reproduction of the first ship authorized by the Continental Congress for the Continental Navy during the American Revolution. Take a tour and learn what daily life was like for the men and boys who sailed during the 18th century. Tall Ship Providence will be docked at the Day Docks at The Wharf Marina through fall 2022.
Schedule a tour or cruise: bit.ly/3uSTH76
Check out the holiday fun around town this weekend! The Victura Park at the REACH Holiday Market (at The Kennedy Center) center has an amazing list of vendors, the candlelight tours at the Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden are stunningly beautiful, and the Tall Ship Providence Foundation's Christmas Story Time is an experience perfect for the young ones who love adventure!
The holiday season is all about giving to others, especially those in need. On Wednesday, Dec. 8, the 4th annual Gingerbread Decorating Event, sponsored by Visit Alexandria VA and Federal Conference, raised almost $600 for Carpenter's Shelter, the local nonprofit that supports homeless and transitioning families and individuals. The event, also sponsored in part by Embassy Suites by Hilton by Hilton in Old Town, gathered meeting planners from around the D.C. region, which resulted in a record number of participants.
Pictures of the gingerbread houses constructed appear on Federal Conference’s page. Zebra’s readers can vote for their favorite! The house that garners the most “likes” will receive a prize package from Visit Alexandria. It includes a cruise on the Tall Ship Providence, an overnight stay at Embassy Suites, and dinner at Oak Steakhouse.
Voting ends Dec. 20 at 3 p.m.
Tall Ship Providence Foundation
The holiday season is all about giving to others, especially those in need. On Wednesday, Dec. 8, the 4th annual Gingerbread Decorating Event, sponsored by Visit Alexandria VA and Federal Conference, raised almost $6,000 for Carpenter's Shelter, the local nonprofit that supports homeless and transitioning families and individuals. The event, also sponsored in part by Embassy Suites by Hilton in Old Town, gathered meeting planners from around the D.C. region, which resulted in a record number of participants.
Pictures of the gingerbread houses constructed appear on Federal Conference’s page. Zebra’s readers can vote for their favorite! The house that garners the most “likes” will receive a prize package from Visit Alexandria. It includes a cruise on the Tall Ship Providence, an overnight stay at Embassy Suites, and dinner at Oak Steakhouse.
Voting ends Dec. 20 at 3 p.m.
Tall Ship Providence Foundation
The holiday season is around the corner! Today, Visit Alexandria VA released a summary of events taking place in November and December that will get you into a festive spirit. There's the Turkey Trot, the annual AlexandriaVA.gov Tree Lighting, events at Carlyle House Historic Park, George Washington's Mount Vernon, and Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden. Don't forget about the Parade of Lights, the Scottish Walk The Campagna Center, and holiday shopping deals to support local small businesses. See "A Christmas Carol at Little Theatre of Alexandria, Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker at Metropolitan School of the Arts, and two festive concerts by Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Visit the Tall Ship Providence for storytime. Tall Ship Providence Foundation. And coming on New Year's Eve, First Night Alexandria. First Night Alexandria
I had the "brilliant" idea to spend $55 a ticket on a historical ship outing one day when I was off and in the Alexandria area. I made the seemingly innocent decision to pay in cash for the sail and waited. There was slightly inclement weather so the sail was canceled and all passengers were told they would be refunded. When it was my turn at the register, the young lady attempting the refund said she didn't know how to process a cash refund and exasperatedly showed me the screen where there was no option to refund my payment. I was assured a call back the next day with a resolution.
The sail was on August 11th. After waiting and calling and waiting, I finally received communication from the head of the organization Clari Sassin who left me a message advising I could email or call and that she would resolve immediately. That phone call came almost two months later on 10/1/2021. Surprisingly, I never heard back.
I have called, emailed, left messages........JUST FOR THIS "NON-PROFIT" TO GIVE ME THE MONEY THEY HAVE NOW STOLEN FROM ME.
I had every intention of coming back for a 3 hour tour on the minnow that they label as a "tall ship" but dont expect much more than a less than disney version of a pirate ship.....SAVE YOUR MONEY.....either from being stolen and not returned when service isnt rendered OR when you do actually get to take a trip aboard the Minnow and youre stuck watching a Party City Captain Hook try to emote your moneys worth.
Sad....sad......sad.......
Take up your Friday night happy hour game a notch higher. The historic tall ship Providence is now hosting Friday evening happy hours on the Potomac. Our two-hour cruises allow you to take in sweeping views of the unique D.C. skyline while sipping an icy adult beverage. Reserve your place now, as space is limited.
More information -
https://tallshipprovidence.org/
📸 Tall Ship Providence Foundation
Clair Sassin (Tall Ship Providence Foundation) , Garrett Breton ( Comfort One Shoes ) and Megan Cox
ALX Community 's 4th Anniversary was marked with the opening of the 3rd location for sharing working space at the Atrium at 277 S. Washington St. 22314. Thanks to partners Kelly Grant and Scott Shaw for building community. Check out the 6000 sf roof top deck. Watch the LIVE Video.
https://fb.watch/8cVOYMdzCM/
Photo by Lucelle O'Flaherty.
Visit Alexandria VA has released details for special events happening around AlexandriaVA.gov this fall. Browse the article below to see all you can do!
George Washington's Mount Vernon Carlyle House Historic Park Art on the Avenue Tall Ship Providence Foundation Burke & Herbert Bank The Twig, Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital
We were talking with some of the crew on Saturday and I mentioned the hulk at the American History Museum - it's actually of a gunboat, the Philadelphia - but it's from 1776 -
Hop on a daily cruise or plan to join a specialty craft beer, rum, cider or wine cruise!
Tall Ship Providence Foundation
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🇺🇸 This is what America's Birthday looks like in Annapolis 🇺🇸
Happy 4th of July Annapolis!!
Aboard the Tall Ship Providence Foundation 🇺🇸
Scenes from Annapolis by BeeprB of BeeprBuzz.
More coming on this.....stay tuned.
🇺🇸 Let Freedom Sail 🇺🇸
Aboard the Tall Ship Providence Foundation and looking at Pride of Baltimore II in the distance.
Where is Johnny Depp when you need him.