A new voice for "old ironsides" [the nonprofit USS constitution museum requests a $500,000 NEH challenge grant to support the procurement of humanities-related infrastructure for a new museum in…

A new voice for "old ironsides" [the nonprofit USS constitution museum requests a $500,000 NEH challenge grant to support the procurement of humanities-related infrastructure for a new museum in boston?s gateway center to the charlestown navy yard. This equipment will enhance the museum?s ability to provide an exceptional visitor experience, protect collections, and implement highly immersive exhibits within the gateway center, which is slated to open in 2028. This request includes furniture, fixtures, and equipment, such as exhibit cases, benches, theater chairs, projectors, artifact case climate control, digital signage, and scenic lighting. These critical elements will allow the museum to fulfill its humanities mission in its new purpose-built space adjacent to "old ironsides." this project will serve an estimated audience of more than 500,000 annual visitors to USS constitution, which is america?s ship of state and an undefeated symbol of american democracy, service, and sacrifice.]