Make a Sailor’s Valentine
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Special Event
Make a special sailor’s valentine for someone you love!
On Saturday, February 11, the USS Constitution Museum will provide the materials to create a one-of-a-kind valentine in the style of this popular 19th century souvenir. All you have to bring is the creativity! This drop-in activity is free to Museum visitors.
What is a sailor’s valentine? These works of art are made by arranging small seashells in a symmetrical pattern, commonly in an octagonal box. They were a popular souvenir purchased by sailors for their sweethearts back home and often featured a symbol of love at the center. While the name suggests that the sailors created these themselves, most were created and purchased on the island of Barbados.
Fees
Museum admission is by donation.
Location
USS Constitution Museum
Schedule
Date:
Feb 11, 2023
Time:
1:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Event Type
- Partner Program
Tags:
boston national historical park, boston african american national historic site, boston harbor islands national and state park, sailor's valentines, uss constitution