They have been raising the sails for some years now on the annual turn-around cruise every Fourth of July. I don't know the entire protocol but I assume weather plays into the equation as to how many sails get raised. I believe all the tow lines are cast away.
Last week the harbor played host to a Tall Ships convention. Don't know the exact number of ships but probably more that two dozen. I am sure that if one were to search on "tall ships boston" there would be a lot of hits including info on the Constitution. I am 25 miles from the harbor.
Yes, that is a wonderful on-board tour and parking should be available near the dock. If you are tall, wear a hard hat below the main deck. There is more to see at the Former Boston Navy Base.
If you enjoy pre-industrial life, go to Sturbridge Village a mile or so off of I-90. Actually there are some working industrial aspects such as a blacksmith shop, water powered up-and-down saw mill, and early textile mfg. Maybe a lot more as it's been 30 years since I have been there. Another similar, but smaller, site is Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth, MA.
I think I would look up the Mass tourism site. There must be a calendar listing all the activities for the time you are in the state as well as continuing points of interest.
This post was edited by Wardner at 10:51:49 07/10/12.
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