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Tall Ship Providence Foundation

Tall Ship Providence Foundation Ahoy there, shipmates! Tall Ship Providence is closed for the winter. See you next year! Embark with us on our online programming now!

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. tallshipprovidence.org/tallshiptuesdays

Operating as usual

For  this  we are looking at how women of the 18th century were a part of life on tall ships. Watch the full video here:...
03/14/2023
The Housewife (Hussif) on a Ship

For this we are looking at how women of the 18th century were a part of life on tall ships. Watch the full video here:

This Tall Ship Tuesday, Join Jessie in breaking open gender norms on a with their take on a traditional for more a...

Did you see us at the Alexandria Wedding Showcase last weekend?  A wedding on the water is unique and amazing.  Reach ou...
03/13/2023

Did you see us at the Alexandria Wedding Showcase last weekend? A wedding on the water is unique and amazing. Reach out to us at [email protected] for more info!

This , we highlight the life and achievements of Landman Aaron Anderson, the first Black recipient of the Medal of Honor...
02/21/2023
Black History Month Pt 2: Naval Hero Aaron Anderson

This , we highlight the life and achievements of Landman Aaron Anderson, the first Black recipient of the Medal of Honor.

This Tall Ship Tuesday, join us in celebrating by learning about the first Aaron Anderson, who fought in t...

Is it sailing season yet?
01/24/2023

Is it sailing season yet?

Timeline photos
12/23/2022

Timeline photos

Our crew is hard at work building our new winter cover before this weekend’s nasty weather!
12/22/2022

Our crew is hard at work building our new winter cover before this weekend’s nasty weather!

There are a few more opportunities to join our special Holiday Storytime this weekend!  Tickets are available at the lin...
12/08/2022

There are a few more opportunities to join our special Holiday Storytime this weekend!

Tickets are available at the link in our bio!

This , join our Historical Costumer Jessie to learn about the different pieces of clothing a sailor might have worn aboa...
12/06/2022
Getting Dressed in 1776

This , join our Historical Costumer Jessie to learn about the different pieces of clothing a sailor might have worn aboard Providence!

Take a look at how sailors would get dressed on board Providence back in 1776 with our Historical Costumer, Jessie

Captain John Paul Jones and a few members of his crew are taking time away from Providence to march in Alexandria's Scot...
12/03/2022

Captain John Paul Jones and a few members of his crew are taking time away from Providence to march in Alexandria's Scottish Parade. A son of Scotland, Captain Jones did not want to miss this event.

Afterwards, come aboard Providence for our Holiday Storytime on Dec. 3, 4, 10, and 11 and hear Captain Jones tell the tale of "The Christmas Tree Ship," a story sure to delight young sailors ages 5 to 12. Tickets are available at the link in our bio for $5 each.

We’ll be hosting Holiday Storytime this and next weekend, Dec. 3, 4, 10, and 11.  Tickets are only $5, so come aboard to...
12/01/2022
Waterskiing Santa, Parades: December Holiday Events In Alexandria

We’ll be hosting Holiday Storytime this and next weekend, Dec. 3, 4, 10, and 11. Tickets are only $5, so come aboard to listen to Captain John Paul Jones tell the tale of The Christmas Tree Ship!

Tickets available at tallshipprovidence.org/visit/buy-tickets/

Alexandria, named a top Christmas town in the U.S., has plenty of holiday happenings for all ages throughout December.

One of the last pieces of Providence's restoration are her gunport doors and hinges. The doors will be made from oak or ...
11/29/2022

One of the last pieces of Providence's restoration are her gunport doors and hinges. The doors will be made from oak or pine and the hinges will be hand forged period proper. On this Giving Tuesday, our goal is to raise $10,000 to cover these costs.

If you want to support this project, please consider giving a gift at https://tallshipprovidence.org/donate/, and write "Giving Tuesday" in the description of your donation.

We sincerely appreciate your generous gifts! Thank you!

Happy birthday to the US Navy Chaplain Corps!
11/28/2022

Happy birthday to the US Navy Chaplain Corps!

Stop by our pop-up booth in Old Town today for !  We’re selling merchandise at 20% off, tickets for Holiday Storytime, g...
11/25/2022

Stop by our pop-up booth in Old Town today for ! We’re selling merchandise at 20% off, tickets for Holiday Storytime, gift cards, and majorly discounted ticket bundles for our 2023 season! with us today until 4pm!

Find us by Mai Thai on King Street!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Get your tickets for this year’s Holiday Storytime with Captain John Paul Jones today at tallshipprovidence.org! Come ab...
11/16/2022
Homepage 2021 - Tall Ship Providence Foundation

Get your tickets for this year’s Holiday Storytime with Captain John Paul Jones today at tallshipprovidence.org!

Come aboard Tall Ship Providence and hear the tale of “The Christmas Tree Ship,” the schooner that supplied Christmas trees to the people of Chicago by making a dangerous winter crossing of Lake Michigan.

Tickets are $5 per person.

Dec 3 @ 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00
Dec 4, 10, 11 @ 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30

Tall Ship Providence Foundation is dedicated to preserving Alexandria’s rich maritime history through educational programs and entertainment.

This , join the TSPF Shanty Singers for a rousing rendition of “All For Me Grog,” a jaunty folk song popular with sailor...
11/15/2022
All For Me Grog

This , join the TSPF Shanty Singers for a rousing rendition of “All For Me Grog,” a jaunty folk song popular with sailors about a man who sells all his possessions for drink and to***co.

This week's song is "All For Me Grog," a folk song popular with sailors about a man who sells all his possessions for drink and to***co. ...

Stop by the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade on December 3rd!  You might even catch a glimpse of a certain Scottish captai...
11/14/2022
Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade

Stop by the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade on December 3rd! You might even catch a glimpse of a certain Scottish captain. 😉

On Saturday, December 3, 2022, Alexandria celebrates its Scottish heritage with the iconic Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. Dozens of Scottish clans dressed in colorful tartans parade through the streets of Old Town, joined by pipe and drum bands from around the region, as well as terriers and hounds...

Thank you to all those who have served our country.  We salute you today and every day.
11/11/2022

Thank you to all those who have served our country. We salute you today and every day.

On November 10, 1775, the Continental Marines were established to join in the fight against Great Britain.  Today, we ho...
11/10/2022

On November 10, 1775, the Continental Marines were established to join in the fight against Great Britain. Today, we honor the history, values, and memories of the Marines who have fought for our country ever since.

Thank you to all who have served, and those who continue to serve today.

Captain Jones continues reading from his memoir. This week he recounts the first salute given by a foreign warship to a ...
11/01/2022
Capt. Jones's Memoir pt. 3 - The First Salute

Captain Jones continues reading from his memoir. This week he recounts the first salute given by a foreign warship to a vessel flying the Stars and Stripes.

Captain Jones continues reading from his memoir. This week he recounts the first salute given by a foreign warship ...

Thanks to everyone who came out today for our last sail of the season!  We’ll be heading back to Old Town Alexandria thi...
10/30/2022

Thanks to everyone who came out today for our last sail of the season! We’ll be heading back to Old Town Alexandria this week, where we’ll be tied up for the winter. We hope to see you back at Old Town in the Spring!

Additionally, a huge thanks to for hosting us this season! We’ll miss you!

Due to popular demand, we are adding two additional sails for this upcoming weekend!  This will be the final weekend to ...
10/25/2022

Due to popular demand, we are adding two additional sails for this upcoming weekend!

This will be the final weekend to sail with Providence before we head back to Old Town and start downrigging for the winter!

Tickets available at https://tallshipprovidence.org/visit/buy-tickets/

This , Captain Jonathan shows us how to use a nifty gadget called a “speed wheel.” Learn its function and pick up a few ...
10/25/2022
The Speed Wheel

This , Captain Jonathan shows us how to use a nifty gadget called a “speed wheel.” Learn its function and pick up a few navigational tricks along the way!

Captain Jonathan shows us how to use a nifty gadget called a "speed wheel." Learn its function and pick up a few navigational...

Happy birthday, !On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress signed legislation authorizing the creation of the Contin...
10/13/2022

Happy birthday, !

On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress signed legislation authorizing the creation of the Continental Navy.

Here’s to the brave folks who continue this legacy 247 years later, fighting for our country around the world.

Under full sail out in the bay!Follow along with our Facebook and Instagram stories to see all of what Providence has be...
10/11/2022

Under full sail out in the bay!

Follow along with our Facebook and Instagram stories to see all of what Providence has been getting up to during transit!

Providence will be in Old Town Alexandria this Saturday and Sunday preparing for a journey to the Chesapeake Bay. At mid...
10/07/2022

Providence will be in Old Town Alexandria this Saturday and Sunday preparing for a journey to the Chesapeake Bay. At midnight on Sunday, Oct. 10, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge will open to allow her to pass into the lower Potomac River on her way to open water. The purpose of this voyage will be to shoot scenes for Providence and the Dawn of the Navy, a short film to be featured in the John W. Warner Visitor Center, opening in 2023.

Dockside tours will still run as usual from 11am to 2:15pm on Saturday at The Wharf.

This , Deckhand Phil sits down with Jeremy to tell us a sea story about passing through the Panama Canal on the training...
10/04/2022
Through The Panama Canal

This , Deckhand Phil sits down with Jeremy to tell us a sea story about passing through the Panama Canal on the training ship Kennedy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS0yLVMp5d8

Deckhand Phil tells us about his experience passing through the Panama Canal on the training ship Kennedy. Hear about the canal...

09/29/2022
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Tall Ship Providence announces partnership with HII for Fourth Grade Education Program. Read the press release here:https://tallshipprovidence.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Press-Release-Tall-Ship-Providence-Announces-Support-from-HII-09262022-Final-1.pdf

 finishes strong with a rousing rendition of the captstan shanty, “Santianno!”https://youtu.be/TDpV3N8jRjo
09/27/2022
Santianno - Capstan Shanty

finishes strong with a rousing rendition of the captstan shanty, “Santianno!”

https://youtu.be/TDpV3N8jRjo

Sea Shanty September concludes on a high note with the capstan shanty, 'Santianno,' a song with its roots in the Mexican-Ameri...

Port City Beer Cruise tomorrow at 5pm!  We know it’s September, but we couldn’t wait to get started on Oktoberfest!
09/22/2022

Port City Beer Cruise tomorrow at 5pm! We know it’s September, but we couldn’t wait to get started on Oktoberfest!

Beautiful wing-on-wing sailing!
09/21/2022

Beautiful wing-on-wing sailing!

Join us this Friday for a Craft Beer Cruise featuring Port City Brewing Co.!  Enjoy a flight of four favorite craft beer...
09/21/2022

Join us this Friday for a Craft Beer Cruise featuring Port City Brewing Co.! Enjoy a flight of four favorite craft beers as you sit back and relax on the Potomac. You can even try your hand at setting the sails with the crew!

It’s  once again, and we are continuing Sea Shanty September with “The Liverpool Judies,” also called “Row Bullies Row!”...
09/20/2022
The Liverpool Judies

It’s once again, and we are continuing Sea Shanty September with “The Liverpool Judies,” also called “Row Bullies Row!”

https://youtu.be/vlBiAuK0IUM

Sea Shanty September continues with 'The Liverpool Judies,' also sometimes called 'Row Bullies Row'

Having a great time celebrating Old Town Cocktail Week with  and !
09/18/2022

Having a great time celebrating Old Town Cocktail Week with and !

Sea Shanty September hits its stride with “The Jolly Roving Tar,” featuring the TSPF Shanty Singers - including our deck...
09/13/2022
The Jolly Roving Tar

Sea Shanty September hits its stride with “The Jolly Roving Tar,” featuring the TSPF Shanty Singers - including our deckhand Kris on guitar!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH-cukrj_fs

The TSPF Shanty Singers perform 'The Jolly Roving Tar' for Sea Shanty September. This fo'c'sle song has been entertaining of...

 kicks off with 'Rollin' Down the River,' a clipper ship shanty from the days of commercial sail.  Check out the link be...
09/06/2022
Rollin' Down the River

kicks off with 'Rollin' Down the River,' a clipper ship shanty from the days of commercial sail. Check out the link below, and follow along every in September for another sea shanty!

https://youtu.be/1op67UnF8q4

Sea Shanty September kicks off with 'Rollin' Down the River,' a clipper ship shanty from the days of commercial sail

🎶Theeeere sheeee goooooes🎶🎶There she goes agaaaain🎶
09/03/2022

🎶Theeeere sheeee goooooes🎶
🎶There she goes agaaaain🎶

This , the TSPF Shanty Singers perform “South Australia,” a capstan shanty popular among sailors, stevedores, and longsh...
08/30/2022
South Australia

This , the TSPF Shanty Singers perform “South Australia,” a capstan shanty popular among sailors, stevedores, and longshoremen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTi6FSeuevc

The TSPF Shantying singers perform 'South Australia,' a shanty popular among stevadores, longshoremen, and sailors

Today’s  is all about the sheet bend, an excellent bend to use when attaching two strands of rope together! https://yout...
08/16/2022
The Sheet Bend

Today’s is all about the sheet bend, an excellent bend to use when attaching two strands of rope together! https://youtu.be/KfDhcTVQFug

Providence's bosun shows us how to tie a sheet bend. Learn why Clifford Ashley called this knot "the most practical of bends," an...

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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

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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/
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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!

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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.
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