History of the Charlestown Navy Yard

From 1800 to 1974 the Charlestown Navy Yard was a location where ships were built, repaired, and restored. It exemplified America's growing industrial and military prowess in the 19th and 20th Centuries, as well as the dedication and skill of its diverse workforce. Today it is the home to two warships, the USS CONSTITUTION and USS CASSIN YOUNG. Some 30 acres of the old Navy Yard are currently preserved as part of Boston National Historical Park.