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April 2019
May 2019
Edson Paranormal Investigation Hosted by MPI
Metro Paranormal Investigations, in partnership with the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum, are proud to present this rare opportunity for guests to explore one of America’s most decorated warships, and one of only a select few museum ships afloat today, the mighty USS Edson! A Forest Sherman-class destroyer, the Edson proudly served America for three decades, and now has reached her final berth in Bay City, Michigan. But even in retirement from active service, all is not quiet on board, as many tales of…
Find out more »Spring 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 Thursday but we will open the ship to you on Tuesday. Please note that you must contact Tim…
Find out more »June 2019
USS Frank E Evans 50th Anniversary Memorial
Join us as we honor the 74 men who lost their lives aboard the USS Frank E Evans on 3 June 1969. More information will be posted as the date nears including our list of guest speakers.
Find out more »Battlin’ Betties 2nd Annual Bay City D-Day Event
Join us between 10 AM and 5 PM as the beautiful ladies from the Battlin' Betties Michigan Platoon invade the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Musuem for their second annual D-Day event. Throughout the day we will have a live band and DJ switching back and forth to keep you hopping and moving. There will be an ice cream truck on site to help keep you cool. The ladies will even be sponsoring a blood drive on site! The USS Edson…
Find out more »July 2019
Bay City Firework Festival
Join us at the USS Edson as we celebrate America's freedom.
Find out more »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…
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