The 8th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia sailed to Annapolis , Maryland , in April of 1861 ; boarded the USS Constitution ; .
The 8th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia sailed her to New York Harbor so she would not fall into the hands of the Confederates .
The 8th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia sailed to Annapolis , Maryland , in April of 1861 ; boarded the USS Constitution ; and sailed her to New York Harbor so she would not fall into the hands of the Confederates .