The mayor reported that homes for crew members are still needed. Volunteers must house at least two people and the process is being managed by the local Propeller Club and the Navy League. There was discussion about the possibility of providing narrated info on the Constitution on the shuttle buses as they drive visitors from Pease Tradeport to the gates of the Navy Yard. The number of buses is uncertain, but it could be as many as 40 buses and parking for as many as 20,000 cars at Pease. There will be plenty of cannon-fire and smoke as Old Ironsides makes a ceremonial salute to the seven forts along the entrance to the Piscataqua.
Current plans are for a three-gun volley at each fort.
A local private citizen is working to get three historic cannons for display during the visit of Old Ironsides, according to committee member John Hynes. Vendors of buttons, pottery, pewter plates and medallions are being contacted by the Memorabilia Committee. The number of 375th-related events are building in town as historic sites tie their events in with the celebration. The 375th group will likely have a booth at Market Square Day in front of Eagle Photo right in Market Square. Events are being planned right through First Night as the last seconds of 1998 draw to a close.