SS United States Conservancy Attracts Supporters at Philadelphia Union League

Apr 24th, 2010 by admin in Uncategorized

SS United States Conservancy Attracts Supporters at Philadelphia Union League
This post was written by SSUSC on April 22, 2010
Posted Under: Save Our Ship

On April 20, Conservancy Board members Susan Gibbs and Steven Ujifusa gave a presentation on the SS United States at the Union League of Philadelphia. The event was hosted by the League’s Yacht Club. Over 60 guests showed up for dinner, cocktails, and a multimedia presentation that included music, Powerpoint, and excerpts from the documentary “SS United States: Lady in Waiting.”

Steven Ujifusa provided an historical overview of William Francis Gibbs (a Philadelphia native whose father was a member of the Union League in the early twentieth century) and the ship’s construction, service career, and lay-up. Susan Gibbs then informed the audience about the Conservancy’s Save Our Ship campaign and Plank Owner program.

“We were received very well at the Union League,” said Gibbs, who encouraged the gathered members to become involved with the Conservancy’s efforts to restore the ship as a stationary waterfront attraction. “This is the kind of outreach we need to continue, in cities across the country, in order to ensure our success in preserving this irreplaceable American icon.”

Founded in 1862 to support the Northern cause and policies of President Abraham Lincoln, today the Union League of Philadelphia is one of the city’s premier business and social clubs.

“We want to offer a special thanks to the League’s Wesley McMichael and Ann Markowitz for making this event such a success,” said Ujifusa.

Stand by for further updates on the Conservancy’s efforts to Save Our Ship.

http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/conservancy-attracts-supporters-at-phila-union-league/

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