Tall Ship Providence Foundation

Tall Ship Providence Foundation Come aboard Tall Ship Providence and join the Continental Navy! Join us for a Living History Tour, a Free Deck Tour, a Shanty Sing, and so much more!

We bring to life the rich American naval history of Alexandria, Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay area, a key component of the American Revolution. We create and educate in order to bring this fascinating facet of history to life. Join us today at the brand new Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center in Old Town Alexandria!

06/23/2026

We appreciate the outpouring of support from the community. A lot of you have expressed interest in sending money our way.

Once we have found a path forward, we will let you know when it is a good time to donate towards our future.

Until then, watch our story, tell your favorite memories of this ship, stay connected, and know how grateful we are for your support. ❤️

06/22/2026

Dear Tall Ship Providence Community,

It is with a heavy heart that we share this press release that will go out later today...and it feels particularly difficult to swallow following an exceptional Sails on the Potomac event which brought four tall ships to Alexandria’s waterfront to honor our country’s maritime heritage and gather community from near and far.

We are proud of what we have achieved at Tall Ship Providence Foundation... the community we have built, the many visitors we have welcomed, and the thousands of students we have served through our Education Program which brought Title One students to the Center at no cost. Our monthly Naval History Speaker Series, Shanty Sing-alongs, Children’s Story Hours and festive Holiday Events have brought us all together in a joyful and meaningful way...and for that we are very grateful.

None of this could have happened without all of you. The TSPF Board, Staff and Volunteers wish to express our deepest appreciation for your support of our work over these past years and collectively celebrate your generosity and commitment.

Press Release:

We are proud to be a place where people can be themselves! Happy Pride from your local tall ship 🏳️‍🌈 🌈
06/20/2026

We are proud to be a place where people can be themselves! Happy Pride from your local tall ship 🏳️‍🌈

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It’s your favorite tall ship team! We continue to ask ourselves, “How did we get so lucky?” Thank you for helping us pro...
06/03/2026

It’s your favorite tall ship team! We continue to ask ourselves, “How did we get so lucky?”
Thank you for helping us provide for our respective creatures over the years. As your personal 30 under 30 media luminaries, we take this job very seriously. (No really, we do!)

On May 15th we hosted 15 weddings aboard our ship! Take a look at all these happy couples 🎉🎊🍾Thank you to the Alexandria...
06/01/2026

On May 15th we hosted 15 weddings aboard our ship! Take a look at all these happy couples 🎉🎊🍾

Thank you to the Alexandria circuit court for making this possible and to for these lovely photos!

05/23/2026

Sails on the Potomac is less than a month away! Celebrate Sail 250 in Old Town Alexandria June 12-14. Three other tall ships will be visiting us in our home port! Sign up for a tour with us or a sail with the other ships before they sell out.

Who are we kidding, our team is entirely elder Gen Z, so we have no clue what’s going on in this template.BUT we do know...
05/22/2026

Who are we kidding, our team is entirely elder Gen Z, so we have no clue what’s going on in this template.
BUT we do know we are open to the public on Memorial Day! :)
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05/21/2026

This is one of those weekends you plan your summer around 👇

Sails on the Potomac (June 12–14) is Alexandria's signature event commemorating America's 250th, welcoming iconic tall ships to our historic Potomac River waterfront for a once-in-a-generation celebration. This year, the 48th Annual Alexandria Jazz Fest expands as part of the festival, bringing a full weekend of performances that highlight the city's and U.S. musical heritage.

It's free, family-friendly and is a can’t-miss celebration! 🎉

Learn more and start planning: https://bit.ly/4vchonp

📸 by Kristian Summerer

05/14/2026

This song really fits our ✨aesthetic ✨

Providence through the years… Our ship turns 50 this year! Here are some photos from each decade. 1. Narragansett Bay (H...
05/03/2026

Providence through the years…
Our ship turns 50 this year! Here are some photos from each decade.

1. Narragansett Bay (Heritage Harbor Foundation)
2. Boston Harbor
3. Salute to the tall ships Newport RI (NBC 10)
4. Filming of the Pirates of the Caribbean Movies (Rusty Rice)
5. After Storm damage, Newport Shipyard
6. Narragansett Bay
7. Chesapeake Bay
8. Potomac River ( )
9. Potomac River at the John Warner Maritime Heritage Center

Address

1A Prince Street
Alexandria, VA
22314

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17039151600

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