131001-N-SU274-027 CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Oct. 1, 2013) A closed notice posted at the front gate of USS Constitution in Charlestown Navy Yard. Constitution and the yard are closed to the public as a result of the government shutdown that took effect Oct. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter D. Melkus/Released)
Naval Matters 
This is an unfortunate situation but luckily it was resolved. History should never be locked away from us because the bureaucrats in Washington cant balance a checkbook. If your a fan of the Constitution, you will probably like this documentary about Old “Ironsides” http://youtu.be/PzDhD7wfBJA