USS Providence
A replica of the sloop USS Providence will represent the Navy of the Revolutionary War.
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Event Details
Homecoming 250’s Navy 250 Gala on Saturday, October 11, 2025, will celebrate the Navy’s 250th anniversary. The black-tie/mess-dress Gala will be held in the beautiful Great Hall and Overlook of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, looking out at Independence Hall where the Navy and Marine Corps were created 250 years ago. The reception will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a delicious dinner and dancing until 11:30 p.m. We are planning with the Navy and Marine Corps to fill this 250th event with the appropriate pageantry, including music from The U.S. Navy Band.
Come raise a glass alongside naval leadership in celebration of the Navy’s 250th Birthday! If you are interested in purchasing a full table of 12 for $12,000, please email info@homecoming250.org.
Ships That Will Join the Celebration
USS Olympia
The USS Olympia, the only ship remaining from the Spanish-American War and one of two remaining from the First World War, will represent the Navy of those wars in the Navy and…
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Durham Boat
A replica of the Durham boat that George Washington used to cross the Delaware will evoke the evolving role of the Continental Navy and Marines during the Revolutionary War.
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USS Becuna
The Independence Seaport Museum also operates the museum submarine USS Becuna, which fought in World War II and in the Cold War.
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USS New Jersey
To assemble ships representing the Navy in all its major conflicts, no site is better than the Delaware River, because it hosts the USS New Jersey, the only battleship to fight in…
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