In December 1905, Boston businessman and Falmouth resident Moses Gulesian made a startling offer to buy USS Constitution from the Navy for $10,000. The Armenian immigrant who had made his fortune in America in the metalworking business was moved to action by the news that the Navy wanted to use Constitution for target practice. His patriotic effort to save the ship by buying it spurred a national petition drive that embarrassed the government into taking action.

Come hear Carl Herzog tell the story of how Moses Gulesian made it possible for people to still walk the decks of “Old Ironsides” today. Carl Herzog is the Public Historian for the USS Constitution Museum, and lives in Falmouth. Light refreshments served.

Register HERE. $20 Non-Members/$10 Members. For a donation-based ticket, email INFO@FMOG.ORG, or call  508-548-4857.