USS Constitution Celebrates Easter With Annual Sunrise Service
CHARLESTOWN (CBS) -- It was a full house on the deck of the USS Constitution Sunday morning.
Crew members led dozens in a non-denominational sunrise service followed by the "observance of morning colors" on Easter. For many, the experience blended family tradition with a sense of history.
"It makes you think about the history of the ship we walk by every day on our morning walks. And yet, it's always such a special sight to see," said Nancy Stewart of Charlestown.
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"What a way to start the Easter day, it was great. Sitting there on the historic boat and looking up at the riggings and praying-- very nice," said Stewart Murphy.
The service was special for members of the crew as well. "One of the beautiful things about the Easter service is that this is a wonderful opportunity for the Charlestown and the Boston residents to come down and share a moment," Captain Nathaniel Robert Shick said.
The ship will also be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday for tours.