HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO COME ABOARD THE SS UNITED STATES AT HER BERTH IN PHILADELPHIA

Tours Available on Saturday, October 29 and Saturday, December 10
Have you always dreamed of walking the decks of the SS United States? For a limited time, the Conservancy is offering two special opportunities for supporters to come aboard America's Flagship.

Normally reserved for our Captain's Quarters level supporters, on Saturday, October 29 and Saturday, December 10, the Conservancy will roll out the gangway to donors who make a one-time, 70th anniversary-specific contribution of $500.

Along with this one-time reduced contribution rate, the Conservancy is also offering a special contest to win a ship tour. To participate, supporters ages 18-and-up should send an email to info@ssusc.org with a one-paragraph description about why the SS United States is so special and must be saved. Submissions must be received by 11pm ET on Monday, November 14. The winning submission will be eligible to attend the tour on December 10th, or another tour at a later date.

These unique supporter tours will have visitors exploring "Grand Central Station," strolling down the Promenade, taking in the views from the bridge, and, of course, getting up close to the iconic red, white, and blue funnels. (US Lines promotional image above courtesy of Janette Gautier.)

To reserve your space in one of these limited-time-only tours, visit ssusc.org/donate. Questions? Email us at info@ssusc.org.
KAILA TEMPLE, DAVID ATCHISON JOIN THE TEAM TO HELP SAVE AMERICA'S FLAGSHIP

New Team Members Excited to Make an Impact
The Conservancy is excited to welcome two new staff members to the team. Kaila Temple has assumed the role of Curatorial and Outreach Associate, and David Atchison has taken over the Administrative Associate duties.

Both team members recently shared their excitement about their new roles, and how they hope to make an impact on the Conservancy's work to save America's Flagship.

Temple (pictured right) will be assisting with cataloguing and preserving our curatorial collection, developing new digital exhibitions and more. "I’m looking forward to getting to work on the Conservancy’s next digital exhibition to be unveiled in 2023. We’re exploring some exciting options, with dining or fashion being the frontrunners," she said.
Atchison (pictured left), who counts among his duties managing the Conservancy’s Philadelphia office and assisting with fundraising efforts, said, "I get to hear some pretty amazing stories from people who reach out to the Conservancy and share their passion for the SS United States and their memories of her...I am proud to provide a global audience with pieces of their past, no matter how small."
MORE FROM THE SS UNITED STATES CONSERVANCY
The mid-twentieth-century saw more successful women artists than ever, particularly when it came to Mid-Century Modern art and design. In fact, institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art collected more women’s work between 1946 and 1956 than ever before (or since), signifying a brief change in the market. The art placed on board the SS United States focused on two main themes - the sea and Americana.

Hampton Roads Chapter Co-Chair Elizabeth Fletcher, the author of the children's book "Grandfather's Ship: The SS United States" is out with a new book featuring the loveable labradoodle Lincoln Lauder McCarthy. (Lincoln attended the Chapter's 70th anniversary event earlier this year and was very well behaved!)

Follow along with Lincoln McCarthy's adventures and you might just catch a glimpse of America's Flagship.

THE BIG U CONTINUES TO INSPIRE...

"Joe’s love for his ship was so obvious, and contagious. Everyone who met him, wanted to hear the stories he had to share about times aboard. The ship (and the cause) had no greater friend." - Jeffrey H., an SS United States supporter, about Joe Rota