NEWSLETTER
SLATER is hosting a ceremony for Destroyer Escort Day 19 June 2021 at 9 A.M.
All attendees to the ceremony can tour the new Collections Space free of charge.
DE Veteran Ted will be on deck for demonstrations in Morse Code & Semaphore.
Dads tour SLATER for free on Father’s Day, 20 June 2021.
Albany, N.Y. -- Visit USS SLATER this Saturday, 19 June 2021, for Destroyer Escort Day! The third Saturday in June is recognized and celebrated nationwide as Destroyer Escort Day. On this day we celebrate all Destroyer Escorts and their sailors as well as honor those who were lost in action. There will be a ceremony at USS SLATER at 9:00 a.m.
Over 150,000 men served in destroyer escorts during World War II and through the Vietnam War. Their numbers are dwindling each year, but several of these veterans will be present to remember their lost shipmates. USS SLATER, a National Historic Landmark, is the last DE afloat in America. She is a fitting tribute to so many sailors who gave so much for their country in its time of need.
All who attend the ceremony will gain free admittance to the newly opened Collections Space. This space is filled with museum artifacts donated from DE sailors and their families. It is an excellent opportunity to see how these sailors lived aboard these ‘tin cans.’
Finally, our DE Veteran and Signalman, Ted will be aboard demonstrating and teaching Morse Code and Semaphore! You don’t want to miss this!
On Sunday, June 20th, SLATER will be open for Father’s Day. All Dads will tour the ship for free! Come on out and celebrate with Dad and maybe even learn something!
Admission is charged for tours of USS SLATER. Adults: $9.00, Seniors: $8.00, Children: $7.00, and children under 5 years old are admitted for free.
USS SLATER, the last Destroyer Escort afloat in America, is open to the public for her 24th season in Albany. Guided tours start every 30 minutes. No reservations are required. USS SLATER is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM, through Sunday 28 November 2021. The ship is located in Downtown Albany at the intersection of Broadway and Quay Street.
USS SLATER is owned, maintained, and operated by the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum, a private, non-profit, charitable organization that receives no regular government support.
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Contact: Shanna Schuster schuster@ussslater.org 518-431-1943