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Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps
62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ 08103

For questions, email info@homecoming250.org or call 856-745-1141

The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

The Navy 250th Celebration

  • Durham Boat
  • USS Providence
  • USS Olympia
  • USS Becuna
  • USS New Jersey
  • The Modern Navy
  • Naval Aviation

NAVY 250 GALA

Location: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia
Date/Time: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 6 p.m.
Dress Code: Black Tie/Mess Dress

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The Navy 250th Celebration is an unmatchable commemoration of Navy history

Several days of events will include a variety of Navy activities, including a full parade of military ships, All Veterans Reunion Picnic, flyovers by the Blue Angels, Navy & Marine Corps 250 Parade Presented by Walmart, and more!

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Ships That Will Join the Celebration

USS Providence

A replica of the sloop USS Providence will represent the Navy of the Revolutionary War.

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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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The Modern Navy

The Navy’s service in conflicts from the Gulf War to the present will be represented by several active-duty Navy ships that will majestically steam up the Delaware River and join the historic…

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Naval Aviation

Naval aviation will also be represented at the Navy 250th celebration, with flyovers and hopefully demonstrations and static displays.

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Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps
62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ 08103

For questions, email info@homecoming250.org or call 856-745-1141

The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

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