USS Alabama Overnight
Step back in Time as you explore the decks and
sleep in the bunks aboard the Battleship USS ALABAMA!
Vital Info
Trail Life USA is taking over the battleship USS ALABAMA on Saturday, July 22, 2023! Trailmen and their fathers will explore the decks of "The Mighty A" and sleep in bunks just like sailors in World War II. Trailmen will also explore the submarine USS Drum and see legendary planes from the P-51 Mustang to the A-12 Blackbird at the Aircraft Pavilion.
There will be scavenger hunts with prizes, and Trailmen are encouraged to bring any version of the board (or card) game BATTLESHIP to play Battleship on the Battleship after dinner.
Date
Saturday, July 22 - Sunday, July 23, 2023
Location
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
2703 Battleship Pkwy, Spanish Fort, AL 36527
Units
Woodlands, Navigators, Adventurers, adult males only*
*females must leave the museum grounds by 8:00 pm and may stay at a nearby hotel
Uniform
Saturday: Activity; Sunday: Troop
Cost
$40 per person includes overnight bunk, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, and self-guided tours of the Aircraft Pavilion, submarine USS DRUM, and battleship USS ALABAMA.
What to Bring
Twin sheets and blanket or sleeping bag, pillow, toothbrush, toothpaste, prescription medications, camp chair for worship, any form of the game Battleship, a completed copy of this form for each participant
Advancement
Schedule
Saturday, July 22, 2023
3:00-6:00 PM: Arrive, check in, board
4:00 PM: Gift Shop Closes
5:00 PM: Aircraft Pavilion and USS Drum close
3:00-10:00 PM: Scavenger hunt, dinner, Battleship on the Battleship
8:00 PM: Anyone not sleeping aboard must leave the premises.
10:00 PM: Lights Out
Sunday, July 23, 2023
8:00 AM: All gear must be off the ship
8:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Worship in aircraft field*
9:30 AM: Awards, closing ceremony
10:00 AM-5:00 PM: Tour the USS ALABAMA, USS DRUM, Aircraft Pavilion, grounds, and gift shop; depart
*If it's raining, worship will be in the Aircraft Pavilion at 7:30 AM. Pray for sun.
Register
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