47-576: USS Philadelphia may refer to: USS Philadelphia (1776) was a gunboat built in 1776 on Lake Champlain and sunk during the Battle of Valcour Island USS Philadelphia (1799) was a 36-gun sailing frigate active in the Quasi-War, captured in the First Barbary War and later burned USS Philadelphia (1861)
94-430: A Red Cross ambulance, and a car from Disneyland 's Dumbo Flying Elephant ride . Artifact walls, 275 feet (84 m) of glass-fronted cases, line the first and second floor center core. The artifact walls are organized around themes including arts; popular culture; business, work and economy; home and family; community; land and natural resources; peopling America; politics and reform; science; medicine; technology; and
141-631: A long-term display at Exeter, New York . Lorenzo Hagglund spent years searching for other ships in Arnold's fleet, and raised another gunboat in 1952. Funding for a structure to house that find and Royal Savage fell through, and that boat's remains were eventually ruined through neglect and looting. In the wake of that failure Hagglund approached the Smithsonian Institution to preserve Philadelphia , and in 1961, bequeathed her and associated artifacts to that organization. According to
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235-473: A wide range of other subjects, are documented in business records, personal papers, and extensive holdings of motion picture film, video and sound recordings, historical photographs, and oral histories. The Lemelson Center, an initiative of the Lemelson Foundation , produces educational programs, popular and academic publications, exhibitions, podcasts and symposia about invention. The mission of
282-594: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles USS Philadelphia (1776) USS Philadelphia is a gunboat (referred to in contemporary documents as a gundalow or gondola) of the Continental Navy . She was constructed from July–August 1776 for service during the American Revolutionary War . Manned by Continental Army soldiers, she was part of a fleet under the command of General Benedict Arnold that fought against
329-596: Is located on the second floor (in 2 West) as part of the "Within These Walls" exhibit. The second floor also houses the museum's new welcome center and a store. The second-floor lobby leads out to Madison Drive and the National Mall . Exhibits in the east wing of the third floor, 3 East, are focused on the military history of the United States; they include The Price of Freedom: Americans at War and
376-433: Is the original Star Spangled Banner Flag which inspired Francis Scott Key 's poem . The newly conserved flag, the centerpiece of the renovated museum, is displayed in a climate-controlled room at the heart of the museum. An interactive display by Potion Design , just across the room from the flag, features a full-size, digital reproduction of the flag that allows patrons to learn more about it by touching different areas on
423-798: The Whitehall Times , the remains had suffered more damage during their time above water than below. The boat and artifacts are now part of the permanent collection of the National Museum of American History , in Washington, D.C. She is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated a National Historic Landmark . She remains in precarious condition: as of 2001 the wood and iron fittings continued to show signs of deterioration despite attempts to stabilize them. In 1997, another pristine underwater wreck
470-569: The British Royal Navy in the Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain . Philadelphia was sunk during the battle on 11 October 1776. In 1935, amateur military marine archaeologist Lorenzo Hagglund located her remains standing upright at the bottom of Lake Champlain. The wreck was raised to the surface and salvaged . In 1961 she was bequeathed to the Smithsonian Institution . Philadelphia and associated artifacts are now part of
517-802: The Continental Army embarked on an invasion of the British Province of Quebec . The province was viewed by the Second Continental Congress as a potential avenue for British forces to attack and divide the rebellious colonies and was lightly defended. The invasion reached a peak on 31 December 1775, when the Battle of Quebec ended in disaster for the Americans. In the spring of 1776, 10,000 British and German troops arrived in Quebec, and General Guy Carleton ,
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#1732772939275564-684: The Lemelson Center is to document, interpret and disseminate information about invention and innovation, encourage creativity in young people, and foster an appreciation for the central role of innovation in the history of the United States . The Center frequently provides a multi-year focus on some aspect of how invention has influenced American society, such as its 2002 "Invention and the Environment" theme. Programs include an annual symposium, presentations and guest speakers, and often
611-603: The Memories: Music, Sports and Entertainment History , the Hall of Musical Instruments, and The Dolls' House . A car from Disneyland 's Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride . The most recent exhibit is Entertainment Nation which features objects from Judy Garland, Prince, Selena, Muhammad Ali, Star Wars , Sesame Street , Hamilton , and more. In 1967, the 24-foot-tall (7.3 m) abstract sculpture Infinity
658-651: The Move and Lighting a Revolution. The John Bull locomotive is the signature artifact. Exhibits within America on the Move include Southern Railway locomotive no. 1401 , Santa Cruz Railroad no. 3 , and a Chicago "L" elevated station diorama featuring a CTA 6000-series railcar . The exhibits in the West Wing (1 West) address science and innovation. They include Science in American Life featuring Robots on
705-477: The National Museum of American History building. Subject strengths include the history of the radio, television, the telegraph, computing, and other aspects of the history of technology with a special interest in the history of invention; advertising, marketing, and entrepreneurship; commercial visual ephemera (postcards, greeting cards); American music (sheet music, jazz) and musical instruments. These, and
752-668: The New York campaign by Major General William Howe . This strategy would separate the American colonies of New England from those farther south and potentially quash the rebellion. Following the American retreat from Quebec, the only ships on the lake were those of a small fleet of lightly armed ships that Benedict Arnold had assembled following the capture of Fort Ticonderoga in May 1775. This fleet, even if it had been in British hands,
799-592: The Road and Bon Appétit! Julia Child 's Kitchen. Spark!Lab is a hands-on exhibit of the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation. The Vassar Telescope is the signature artifact. A café and the main museum store are also located on the first floor. The first floor also contains the Constitution Avenue lobby (1 Center), as well as a space for a temporary exhibit. The exhibitions in 2 East,
846-470: The United States' role in the world. The lower level of the museum displays Taking America to Lunch , which celebrates the history of American lunch boxes, many decorated with pop culture. The museum's food court , the Stars and Stripes Café, and ride simulators are also located here. The first floor's East Wing (called 1 East) has exhibits that feature transportation and technology; they include America on
893-521: The boat was not particularly maneuverable: contemporary accounts of sailing the vessels include reports that the gondolas skipped across the waters of the lake, blown by the wind, and needed safe shelter when winds were high. In the 1930s, Lorenzo Hagglund, a veteran of World War I and a history buff, began searching the strait for remains of the battle. In 1932 he found the remains of Royal Savage ' s hull, which he successfully raised in 1935. Hagglund followed up his discovery of Royal Savage with
940-464: The discovery of Philadelphia ' s remains in 1935, sitting upright on the lake bottom. He raised her that year; in addition to the guns and hull, hundreds of other items were recovered from the vessel. These relics included shot, cooking utensils, tools, buttons, buckles and human bones. Philadelphia was exhibited at various locations on Lake Champlain and the Hudson River before becoming
987-634: The east wing of the second floor, consider American ideals and include the Albert Small Documents Gallery featuring rotating exhibits. From November 21, 2008, through January 4, 2009, an original copy of the Gettysburg Address , on loan from the White House , was on display. The Greensboro lunch counter is the signature artifact for this section of the museum. Located in the center of the second floor (2 Center)
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#17327729392751034-614: The flag. The George Washington statue, sculpted by Horatio Greenough for exhibit in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol and in celebration of the centennial of Washington's birth, is the signature artifact for 2 West, the west wing of the second floor of the museum. An entire eighteenth century colonial house , the Choate-Caldwell House ( c. 1710/1760 ) from Ipswich, Massachusetts
1081-484: The fort. These actions effectively denied the British any hope of immediately moving onto the lake. The two sides set about building fleets: the British at Saint-Jean and the Americans at the other end of the lake in Skenesborough (present-day Whitehall, New York ). While planning Quebec's general defenses in 1775, General Carleton had anticipated the problem of transportation on Lake Champlain, and had requested
1128-523: The gunboat Philadelphia . The center of the third floor, 3 Center, presents The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden , which explores the personal and public lives of the men who have held that office. It also features the popular permanent exhibit of First Ladies of America , which features their contributions and changing roles, and displays their dresses as a mark of changing times. The third-floor west wing, 3 West, has exhibits that feature entertainment, sports, and music. These include Thanks for
1175-517: The items on display is the original Star-Spangled Banner . The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution and located on the National Mall at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. In 2023, the museum received 2.1 million visitors, ranking the sixth-most visited museum in the U.S. The museum opened in 1964 as the Museum of History and Technology . It was one of
1222-569: The larger British fleet's arrival, he stationed his ships in Valcour Bay , the strait separating the western shore of the lake from Valcour Island . When the two forces clashed on 11 October, Philadelphia was under the command of Benjamin Rue, and was part of the formation Arnold established in the Valcour strait. Early in the six-hour fight the 12-gun schooner Royal Savage ran aground and
1269-427: The last structures designed by the renowned architectural firm McKim Mead & White . In 1980, the museum was renamed the National Museum of American History to represent its mission of the collection, care, study, and interpretation of objects that reflect the experience of the American people. The museum site had previously held two temporary war buildings constructed in 1942. In May 2012, John Gray became
1316-540: The new director. He retired from the post in May 2018 and was succeeded by Anthea M. Hartig who was previously chief executive of the California Historical Society. The museum underwent an $ 85 million renovation from September 5, 2006, to November 21, 2008, during which time it was closed. Skidmore, Owings and Merrill provided the architecture and interior design services for the renovation, led by Gary Haney . Major changes made during
1363-587: The permanent collection of the National Museum of American History , in Washington, D.C. , where curator Philip K. Lundeberg was responsible for arranging her initial display. The vessel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark . The American Revolutionary War , which began in April 1775 with the Battles of Lexington and Concord , widened in September 1775 when
1410-460: The provincial governor, drove the Continental Army out of Quebec and back to Fort Ticonderoga . Carleton then launched his own offensive intended to reach the Hudson River , whose navigable length begins south of Lake Champlain and extends down to New York City . Control of the upper Hudson would enable the British to link their forces in Quebec with those in New York, recently captured in
1457-414: The provisioning of prefabricated ships from Europe. Because of this planning, the British were able to assemble a fleet that significantly overpowered that of the Americans. In total, the British fleet (25 armed vessels) had more firepower than the Americans' 15 vessels, with more than 80 guns outweighing the 74 smaller American guns. The American shipbuilding effort at Skenesborough
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1504-412: The publication of a book highlighting a particular topic. The Center provides free curricular material to classrooms throughout the United States , organizes traveling museum exhibitions (such as Invention at Play ), and provides research opportunities. It obtains archival collections related to invention for the museum's Archives Center. Such collections consist of the papers and materials that document
1551-474: The renovation include: In 2012, the museum began a $ 37 million renovation of the west wing to add new exhibition spaces, public plazas and an education center. The renovation will also include panoramic windows overlooking the National Mall on all three floors and new interactive features to the exhibits. The first floor of the west wing reopened on July 1, 2015, with the second and third floors of
1598-623: The site determined that the fountain would be challenging to maintain and the water spray would hasten deterioration of the metal. In support of the museum's mission, the Archives Center identifies, acquires, and preserves significant archival records in many media and formats to document America's history and its diverse cultures. Center staff arrange, describe, preserve, and make collections accessible in support of scholarship, exhibitions, publications, and education. The Archives Center occupies over 12,000 feet (3,700 m) of shelving in
1645-519: The west wing reopening in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Each wing of the museum's three exhibition floors is anchored by a landmark object to highlight the theme of that wing. These include the John Bull locomotive , the Greensboro, North Carolina lunch counter , and a one of a kind draft wheel. Landmarks from pre-existing exhibits include the 1865 Vassar Telescope, a George Washington Statue ,
1692-405: Was a Los Angeles -class attack submarine commissioned in 1977 and decommissioned in 2010 USS Philadelphia (LPD-32) is a planned San Antonio -class amphibious transport dock ordered 31 March 2023. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] List of ships with the same or similar names This article includes a list of ships with the same or similar names. If an internal link for
1739-534: Was a side-wheel steamer used during the American Civil War, commanded by Samuel Phillips Lee USS Philadelphia (C-4) was a protected cruiser commissioned in 1890 and in service until 1926 USS Philadelphia (CL-41) was a Brooklyn -class light cruiser commissioned 1937, active in World War II, and sold to Brazil in 1951 USS Philadelphia (SSN-690)
1786-454: Was an experienced ship's captain, and David Waterbury , a Connecticut militia leader with maritime experience. Major General Horatio Gates , in charge of the overall defense of the lake, eventually asked Arnold to take more responsibility in the shipbuilding effort because "I am intirely uninform'd as to Marine Affairs." Philadelphia was one of eight gundalows (also called gondolas in contemporary documents) constructed at Skenesboro. She
1833-515: Was burned. Toward dusk the British guns holed Philadelphia with a 24-pound (10.9 kg) shot and she soon sank. Darkness ended the action, and Arnold was able to slip away during the night. Many of his remaining ships were burned, sunk, or captured over the next two days as the British pursued him toward Ticonderoga. In sea trials of the replica Philadelphia II , the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum determined that
1880-437: Was dedicated at the National Mall entrance. Designed by José de Rivera and created by Roy Gussow , it was one of the first abstract sculptures displayed at a major public building in Washington D.C. The sculpture is a 16-foot-long (4.9 m), polished stainless steel ribbon on top of a granite tower. Alexander Calder 's sculpture Gwenfritz was installed in a fountain on the west side. The steel abstract stabile
1927-471: Was dedicated to the museum on June 2, 1969. In 1984, the museum moved the work to a site closer to Constitution Avenue until July 2013, when conservators removed it for restoration. The sculpture returned to its original site in November 2014, and sits in the midst of a re-created reflecting pool. Calder's original plan for the sculpture envisioned it surrounded by water jets, but architects and engineers of
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1974-463: Was estimated by the Smithsonian to displace 29 long tons (32.5 short tons ; 29.5 t ). Late in her construction General Arnold ordered that her aft deck be raised to accommodate a mortar . After the mortar exploded during a test firing at Fort Ticonderoga, this modification was undone. To maintain equilibrium, ballast rocks were probably used in the aft portion of the boat once the mortar
2021-567: Was laid down early in July 1776 and launched in mid-August. Constructed primarily of oak, she was larger than a bateaux at 53 ft 2 in (16.21 m) long with a beam of 15 ft 2 in (4.62 m). She featured a single 36-foot (10.97 m) mast with square-rigged sail and topsail , and mounted three cannons, one 12-pounder (5.4 kg) facing forward and two 9 pounders (4.1 kg) facing port and starboard respectively. She also had mounting points for up to eight swivel guns , and
2068-474: Was located during a survey by the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum . Two years later, it was conclusively identified as the gundalow Spitfire . National Museum of American History The National Museum of American History: Kenneth E. Behring Center is a historical museum in Washington, D.C. It collects, preserves, and displays the heritage of the United States in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history. Among
2115-411: Was overseen by Hermanus Schuyler (possibly a relation of Major General Philip Schuyler ), and the outfitting was managed by military engineer Jeduthan Baldwin . Schuyler began work in April to produce boats larger and more suitable for combat than the small shallow-draft boats known as bateaux that were used for transport on the lake. The process eventually came to involve General Benedict Arnold , who
2162-568: Was removed. For the relative comfort of its crew, the boat had a canvas awning aft of the mast, and fascines were probably lashed to its sides to diffuse musket fire aimed at the boat. Philadelphia was placed in service under Captain Benjamin Rue of Philadelphia shortly after completion. Late in August, General Arnold assembled his fleet and cruised provocatively on the northern stretches of Lake Champlain. On 23 September, in anticipation of
2209-402: Was too small to transport the large British army to Fort Ticonderoga. During their retreat from Quebec, the Americans carefully took or destroyed all ships on Lake Champlain that might prove useful to the British. When Arnold and his troops, making up the rear guard of the army, abandoned Fort Saint-Jean , they burned or sank all the boats that they could not use and set fire to the sawmill and
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