Tall Ship Providence Foundation

Tall Ship Providence Foundation Come aboard Tall Ship Providence and join the Continental Navy! Join us for a sail out on the Potomac!

We bring to life the rich American naval history of Alexandria, Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay area, a key component of the American Revolution. We create and educate in order to bring this fascinating facet of history to life. Join us today at the brand new Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center in Old Town Alexandria!

February is Black History Month!  This month, we've compiled a few videos created over the years to highlight the import...
02/12/2025

February is Black History Month! This month, we've compiled a few videos created over the years to highlight the importance of Black History within the maritime world.

We encourage you to visit the playlist below to learn about Black sailors, pirates, America's first Black military regiment, and more.

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Last week, a contingent of Providence’s educators, crew, and administrative staff attended ’s Annual Conference on Sail ...
02/10/2025

Last week, a contingent of Providence’s educators, crew, and administrative staff attended ’s Annual Conference on Sail Training and Tall Ships.

Our crew returned energized and excited with a number of new ideas to improve our operations and better serve our community in 2025! We can’t wait to share them with you!

Happy snow day! ❄️⛵️Stay safe if you’re driving on the roads!
01/06/2025

Happy snow day! ❄️⛵️

Stay safe if you’re driving on the roads!

Give the gift of Adventure this holiday season with a Tall Ship Providence gift card! 🧭🎁Our gift cards never expire, and...
12/11/2024

Give the gift of Adventure this holiday season with a Tall Ship Providence gift card! 🧭🎁

Our gift cards never expire, and can be redeemed for events throughout the year, including tours, sails, and special events like our Ghost Ship Providence and Holiday Boat Parade of Lights Viewing Party!

Available now at the link in our bio! 🔗

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend with Tall Ship Providence!  Our ann...
12/09/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend with Tall Ship Providence! Our annual Boat Parade of Lights Viewing Party was a huge success, and we can’t wait to see everyone back next year!

Stay tuned to hear about our last few events coming up this winter, and then we’ll see you back in the spring when our season kicks up again!

Happy holidays from Tall Ship Providence!!

🎄We still have a few tickets left for our annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights Watch Party!  General Admission tickets a...
12/05/2024

🎄We still have a few tickets left for our annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights Watch Party! General Admission tickets are only $20 each, and include access to the best seats in Old Town at The Pier Bar, a cash bar, complimentary charcuterie, and hot chocolate! ☕️

If you want somewhere to watch the boat parade away from the crowds, The Pier Bar at Tall Ship Providence is the place to be.

Tickets available at the link in our bio! 🔗

This Giving Tuesday, would you consider contributing to our Field Trip Program to allow students from Title One schools ...
12/03/2024

This Giving Tuesday, would you consider contributing to our Field Trip Program to allow students from Title One schools to experience our education programs free of charge? Click below for more info on this year's campaign, and consider donating just $24 to sponsor a single student to experience our program.

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day when millions of people across the globe come together to celebrate generosity, kindness and compassion.

Honoring the courage of those who have fought for our freedom, from the fields of the American Revolution to today. We t...
11/11/2024

Honoring the courage of those who have fought for our freedom, from the fields of the American Revolution to today. We thank all veterans for their service. 🇺🇸

Little ghosts and goblins will be taking over the floating maritime center Saturday, October 26th from 10-12:30. Join us...
10/17/2024

Little ghosts and goblins will be taking over the floating maritime center Saturday, October 26th from 10-12:30. Join us for some Halloween fun with a story time, crafts, activities…and step aboard Providence with the Legendary John Paul Jones.

*Recommended for children 1-13 years old. Accompanying guardians join for free. Providence remains docked for this event.*

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ODBC presented TSP with a $10k check in support of our 4th Education Program and commitment to providing all Title One s...
06/29/2024

ODBC presented TSP with a $10k check in support of our 4th Education Program and commitment to providing all Title One students in the DMV a visit to Providence free of charge, including the cost of transportation!

Get your tickets to join our 6:30 sunset sail Saturday, July 13th, to secure your spot to watch the fireworks from the d...
06/26/2024

Get your tickets to join our 6:30 sunset sail Saturday, July 13th, to secure your spot to watch the fireworks from the dock of the Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center! There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, and apple crumb cake! Tickets available at tallshipprovidence.org.

The City of Alexandria celebrates its milestone 275th birthday and the USA's 248th birthday on Saturday, July 13, with live music and a grand finale fireworks display at 9:30 p

🌅Peaceful Sunrise On The Potomac🌅 We love seeing your photos of our Tall Ship Providence!Send your favorites our way for...
06/13/2024

🌅Peaceful Sunrise On The Potomac🌅

We love seeing your photos of our Tall Ship Providence!Send your favorites our way for a chance to be highlighted on our account💛

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Providence will be offering “Pay What You Can” deck yours on Saturday, June 22nd!  We hope you stop by and say hello!
06/10/2024

Providence will be offering “Pay What You Can” deck yours on Saturday, June 22nd! We hope you stop by and say hello!

Kick off summer with the Portside in Old Town Summer Festival, featuring an array of live music genres, local craft beer from Port City Brewing Company and fun for the whole family on the waterfront.

☀️🌻 Happy Saturday!!  Come out and sail with us this beautiful weekend - tonight at 6pm, or tomorrow at 3:30 and 6pm!  W...
06/08/2024

☀️🌻 Happy Saturday!! Come out and sail with us this beautiful weekend - tonight at 6pm, or tomorrow at 3:30 and 6pm! We can’t wait to see you aboard!

Looking for Memorial Day plans?  Join us this Monday, May 27th for a sail on the Potomac!  We'll be getting underway at ...
05/24/2024

Looking for Memorial Day plans? Join us this Monday, May 27th for a sail on the Potomac! We'll be getting underway at 3:30 and 6:00. Tickets available at tallshipprovidence.org.

We look forward to seeing you aboard!

Climb aboard Tall Ship Providence today and every Friday in May, as we bring a different guest aboard for a tasting of b...
05/10/2024

Climb aboard Tall Ship Providence today and every Friday in May, as we bring a different guest aboard for a tasting of beer, wine, or Revolutionary War themed cocktails. Get your tickets today at the link in our bio!

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May 10 - Port City Brewing Company brings a selection of brews for guests to taste! Founded in 2011, Port City is the longest operating brewery in the Washington, DC area. The brewery’s mission is to be a reliable and innovative brewer of delicious, well-balanced beers that celebrate their raw ingredients. Our Port City sail is always a fan favorite!

May 17 - Heavy Seas Beer is Fearless. Bold. Independent… and Celebrating 27 years of brewing amazing beer in Baltimore, Maryland. They boast no gimmicks, no frills. They started the craft beer revolution for one reason only: to make ridiculously good beer.

May 24 - Located on a historic farmstead in the heart of Clifton, VA, Paradise Springs Winery has made waves as the closest winery to D.C. With multiple gold medals between their Virginia and California locations, Paradise Springs brings their beautiful, French style, dry whites and reds to Northern Virginia.

May 31 - Step back in time with a unique selection of Revolutionary War period cocktails by mixologist Jacob Sunny, paying homage to the valor of John Paul Jones and the grace of Tall Ship Providence. Each sip is a journey through history, inviting guests to raise a glass to the past while embarking on new adventures aboard Providence.

This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a day out on the water!  Help haul the lines to set sail, or sit back and relax with fin...
05/08/2024

This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a day out on the water! Help haul the lines to set sail, or sit back and relax with finger foods and bottomless mimosas.

We’ll be sailing this Sunday, May 12th at 6:00! Hope to see you there! 😁

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Announcing: #TallShipTuesdays

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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