Uss Constellation

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History – From the Civil War to the Spanish-American War, the USS Constellation has treaded its fair share of water. And while its anchor's been permanently cast, its sales continue to billow on Chesapeake Bay. – – The Scene – Step aboard for a trip through time. There are three guided tours to choose from: "The Ship as a Machine" tour, which will teach you the sailing ropes; "The Restoration" tour, which explains how the government refurbished the boat to its original glory; and "The Powder Monkey" tour, which walks children through old-time…