Assemblymember Mike Gipson Secures $6.7 Million for the National Museum of the Surface Navy

October 4, 2022 | Development, News and Updates

Taking a break from our usual fare to bring you some incredible news: Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson, 64th District stopped by this morning to officially deliver a check for $6.7 million to the National Museum Of The Surface Navy at Battleship IOWA to build the Freedom...

Battleship IOWA Launches “Escape The Mothball Fleet” Experience

September 30, 2022 | News and Updates

BATTLESHIP USS IOWA LAUNCHES UNIQUE ESCAPE ROOM / SCAVENGER HUNT EXPERIENCE   “Escape the Mothball Fleet” Allows Visitors to Experience the Challenge of Rescuing the Historic Battleship from Suisun Bay   SAN PEDRO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2022 – When Battleship USS Iowa...

CEO Update 28 September 2022

September 28, 2022 | News and Updates

Friends, We have returned from the annual Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA) conference, which was held in Honolulu, HI. The hotel selected for the conference was the same hotel where my adventure with historic naval ships began in 2000, when my grandfather and I...

Museum Update 23 September 2022

September 23, 2022 | News and Updates

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CEO Update 14 September 2022

September 14, 2022 | News and Updates

Friends: I am writing this note on board a Southwest Airlines flight to Honolulu, HI, where the leadership of Historic Naval Ships Association will convene for an annual conference to discuss topics of importance. This year’s theme is centered around preservation,...

Museum Update 7 September 2022

September 7, 2022 | News and Updates

You’re just a few clicks away from supporting veterans and enjoying the bold, smooth taste of Don Francisco’s coffee! Don Francisco’s Coffee is helping us meet our goal of raising $25,000 by the end of 2022 in support of Veterans West, the military...