Keeping Her Legacy Afloat.

Contributions from the Friends of the Mighty Mo help support the preservation, education, community outreach, and legacy building activities of the ship. This includes a wide range of important functions, including the following:

Preservation

Restoration. Mighty Mo’s restoration includes ongoing projects to improve or open up historically significant and/or key areas of interest aboard the ship. Other special projects, ensure a safe environment for guests such as the replacement of the teak deck.

Ongoing Maintenance.  Visitors from around the world travel to see the historic "Mighty Mo" -- sometimes as many as 1,300 a day. Contributions support a wide range of projects including the refurbishing, repair, and preservation of the ship and visitor facilities. Maintaining a memorable experience is enhanced by the maintenance of disability accesss lifts, walkway access, and signage.

Education

K-12 School Field Trips. The Mighty Mo is a tremendous venue for students to explore over six decades of history. Students will experience what life was like for thousands of sailors and marines, as well as standing on the Surrender Deck, the official site of the end of WWII. 

Overnight Education Experiences. The Encampment program offers a variety of Grades 5-12 based school curriculum including: STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), U.S. History, health and music to engage the aspirations of students.  In addition, overnight experiences incorporate service leraning projects.  Contributions ensure education programs meet educators, scouts, and other community based groups objectives are fulfilled.  Youth receive an unforgettable experience on board the ship such as sleeping in crew berths and visiting areas normally off limits to our daily visitors.

Community Outreach

Military Service Ceremonies. In hononr of the men and women who serve and have served our Nation, the Mighty Mo is a much sought after location for re-enlistment, retirement, commission, and promotion ceremonies which are free of charge to participants and their guests.

Mission Focused Partners. We are proud to host The Sea Cadet and CPO Academy programs onboard the Mighty Mo. 

School Band Public Presentation Venue. The Battleship Missouri Memorial is a recognized historical location for school performances which include Marchinig, Jazz, and Swing bands to orchestras and choirs.  These performances also enhance a visitor's experience, as there is usually patriotic music played.

Legacy Building

Volunteer Recruitment & Training. We specialize in diverse volunteer opportunities for ages 10 and older.  Service learning and job skill development are key reasons why we maintain a professional and unique volunteer experience.  Since 1998, we have been fortunate to have more than 55,000 volunteers assit us.

Improve Tools. As a 501(c)3 organization, we understand the importance of efficient operations and stewardship of our supporters.  Therefore, we always look to ways to more effectively communicate through our website, e-newsletters, and social networking like Facebook and Twitter.