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July 2019
Tall Ship Welcome Party
Bay City will one again host the Tall Ship Festival and Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum will joining the celebration! Thursday: Join us to watch the ships sail in as they head downtown. The Edson offers a great view and many of the ships move in close enough to the Edson that you can talk to them. We will have food vendors on site and activities for the whole family. Rumor has it that there may be some pirates…
Find out more »August 2019
No Nighttime Ship Access/ Onsite Camping is available
We are not accepting overnight reservations for the ship on this date due to a private event.
Find out more »September 2019
Fall Field Days
Join the Edson Association for a Field Day aboard the USS Edson. Attendees will spend their days working on projects aboard the ship and on the grounds. No Naval or military background is required - just bring your tools and willingness to work. Attendees will sleep aboard the ship and some meals will be provided. The event will officially kick off on Wednesday but we will open the ship to you on Tuesday. Please note that you must contact Tim…
Find out more »November 2019
SHIP CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT
The USS Edson is closed for a private event. The museum and gift shop will be open but we reccomend you call before coming as we may close early.
Find out more »Veterans Day Ceremony 2019
Join us for a brief ceremony on November 11, 2019 to honor the men and women who served our nation.
Find out more »SHIP CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT
The USS Edson is closed for a private event. The museum and gift shop will be open but we reccomend you call before coming as we may close early.
Find out more »Closing Early
We will be closing at Noon today to allow our volunteers and staff to spend time with their loved ones. We will reopen Friday at 9 AM.
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