By: Robert Burke
November 12, 2012
A replica of the frigate USS Constitution will be dedicated at 1:15 p.m. November 12th at the Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College.
The ceremony is being held in conjunction with the commemoration of Veterans Day and the bicentennial of the War of 1812. The 1/155 scale replica was built and donated to the library by Ronald C. Ramlow.
Dedication ceremony remarks will be given by Captain Caroline Nielson, Chief of Staff for Commander Navy Region Midwest, Rear Admiral Rick Williamson. The event is free and open to the public.
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