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The Maritime Nexus:
Re-connecting Landsmen with Their Seagoing Heritage
15-19 September 2010
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Sometimes referred to as the gathering of the maritime clans, Maritime Heritage Conferences serve as an outstanding forum for individuals and institutions to share
their passion for our seagoing heritage. - David Winkler, Program Chair
Join us in Baltimore as the maritime community gathers in the historic Inner Harbor
for the 2010 conference. Historic Ships in Baltimore, home port of USS Constellation, USS Torsk, USCGC Taney, LV-116 Chesapeake, and Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse
and the Naval Historical Foundation are pleased to host the
9th Maritime Heritage Conference.
Held every three years, this conference provides an opportunity for maritime heritage enthusiasts
and scholars, members of local, national, and international maritime heritage and preservation organizations, and all those interested in the sea and our history upon it to meet, exchange
ideas about issues affecting the broader community, and have a great time while doing so!
Baltimore's historic Inner Harbor will be the site of the 2010 conference, at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore overlooking USS Constellation in her home berth. The annual meeting of the
Historic Naval Ships Association and several other maritime organizational forums will run concurrently with this conference.
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Platinuim Level Sponsors |
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Naval Historical Foundation |
Historic Ships in Baltimore |
National Maritime
Historical Society |
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National Marine Sanctuary Foundation |
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Gold Level Sponsor |
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National
Maritime Alliance |
The Wicklein Group |
The Vane Brothers Company |
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The NOAA |
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Silver Level Sponsor |
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Johns Hopkins |
Historic Naval Ships Association |
Maryland Historical
Society |
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Living Classrooms |
N.S. Savannah |
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Bronze Level Sponsors |
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American Sail
Training Association |
ShipIndex.org |
Naval Order of the
United States |
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Mr. Jeffrey M. Shaara |
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Baltimore National
Heritage Area |
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Pride of Baltimore |
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James Kochan |
Army Historical Foundation |
OpSail, Inc. |
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Baltimore Council
of the Navy League
of the United States |
Tour Mate Systems, Ltd. |
Council of American
Maritme Museums |
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Sail Baltimore |
Steamship Historical Society
of America |
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NASOH |
Schultz & Williams |
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University Press of Florida |
AECOM |
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National Geographic Association |
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Conference Patron |
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Osprey Publishing
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Title Sponsor $10,000 and Up
Gold Sponsor $5,000
Silver Sponsor $ 2,500
Bronze Sponsor $1,000
Conference Patron $ 500
for more detailed information about Conference Sponsorship Levels and to download a Pledge Form. NOTE: You may become a sponsor at any time leading up to the conference but the deadline for display advertising and logo inclusion in the printed program is 18 August 2010.
You may return this form to: Ninth Maritime Heritage Conference, c/o Historical Ships in Baltimore, Pier 1, 301 E. Pratt St. , Baltimore, MD 21202 |
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Conference Coordinator
Chris Rowsom
USS Constellation Historic Ships Museum
Pier 1, 301 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 539-1797
crowsom@historicships.org |
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Program Coordinator
Dr. David F. Winkler
Naval Historical Foundation
1306 Dahlgren Avenue SE
Washington Navy Yard
Washington, DC 20374-5055.
dwinkler@navyhistory.org |
Hyatt Regency Baltimore*
300 Light St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
United States
(410) 528-1234
*Special low rates are available at the, which faces the Inner Harbor and USS Constellation, for Conference Attendees.
Click here for Map and Driving Directions |
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American Sail Training Association
Army Historical Foundation
Baltimore National Heritage Area
Fort McHenry National Monument
and Historical Shrine
Historic Ships in Baltimore
Historic Naval Ships Association
Maryland Historical Society
National Maritime Historical Society
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Naval Historical Foundation
Naval Order of the Untied States
Pride of Baltimore, Inc.
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The conference theme, "Maritime Nexus," envisions the marine environment- the Earth's oceans, seas, and freshwater great lakes and rivers-as a global meeting place.
The 9th Maritime Heritage Conference will provide a unique opportunity for individuals from all segments of the maritime heritage communities to come together to discuss topics of interest, learn from their peers, and consider how to connect our fellow citizens with their seagoing heritage.
to download a PDF of the Conference Schedule.
to download a PDF of the Presentation Abstracts
Scholars from many of the world's top academic institiutions have responded to the broad-based call for papers, enabling the organizers to field strong panels dealing with history and education. Interest in the forthcoming major anniversaries of the War of 1812 and the Civil War have attracted proposals to field six panels. Piracy, culture, heritage trails, conservation, and underwater archaeology are central themes in a dozen more panels.
The organizers have worked overtime to set up emersion experiences that will facilitate discussions about how we all can succeed in our respective mission to bring alive our facinating maritime past.
Conference tracks include, but are not limited to:
American Civil War
Coastal Survey
Education
Florida/Caribbean
Heritage Trails
Heritage Tourism
Lightships
Maritime Literature & Great Sea Stories
Tall Ship Restoration
Ship Materials and Hardware
Ship Building During World War II
Misbehaving Sailors
Naval & Marine Crop Aviation
Offshore Lighthouses
Pirates
Small Craft Fishing
Trade
Tariffs
Underwater Archaeology
War of 1812
to download a PDF of tentative Conference Schedule.
to download a PDF of the Presentation Abstracts
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Wednesday evening's kickoff gets underway with a reception aboard the SS John W. Brown, where attendees can imagine themselves heading out from port to port to join a World War II tans-Altlantic convoy, followed by the constant threat of the U-Boat peril... beware the Wolfpack!
The opening plenary session on Thursday morning will feature David Rockefeller Jr., president of Sailors for the Sea, who will discuss past explorations as the context for the recent successful Around the Americas Cruise that drew attention to the cause of Ocean Conservation. Admiral John C. Harvey of Fleet Forces Command will discuss the Navy's partnarship with OPSAIL and plans for Tallship events in conjunction with the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
Thursday's Luncheon will feature noted author Clive Cussler who will receive the first Maritime Heritage Conference Award of Distinction. He will speak about the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) that he founded and describe their significant underwater discoveries, most notable CSS Hunley.
Thursday's evening reception will take attendees back a century as they walk the decks of the sloop of war, USS Constellation, a vessel that remains reminiscent of the time she served on anti-slavery patrols off the coast of Africa.
Friday's offerings give attendees the option to travel by bus to Washington DC for tours of maritime treasures found in our nation's capital, including opportunities to see the maritime holdings of the National Archives, Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian, National Museum of the United States Navy and Cold War Gallery in the Navy Yard, and the National Museum of American History and its exhibition, "On the Water: Stories from Maritime America." (see ADD-ONS below)
Friday US Coast Guard Barque Eagle, America's sailing ship, will arrive at Baltimore Harbor and be available for the weekend for your visitation.
On Friday evening the Maryland Historical Society and Johns Hopkins University Press will host a Book Launch for Maritime Maryland - A History. Dr. William S. Dudley, noted naval and maritime historian, will discuss the impact and significance of Maryland's maritime past and the complex interactions between man, the waterways and the land.
Saturday will be a full day of sessions and presentations, including tours of NS Savannah, the one-of-a-kind, nuclear-powered cargo-passenger ship. Daytime activities will be followed by a reception on board USCG Barque EAGLE and dine arounds in Baltimore. Your options are many: visit Little Italy, Fells Point via water taxi or watch the Yankees and the Oriels battle it out at Camden Yards.
On Sunday join the Army Historical Foundation "Staff Ride" to Fort McHenry to examine the 1814 British Chesapeake campaign or travel to Annapolis to visit the US Naval Academy Museum with the option of attending Sunday services at the USNA Chapel.
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to go to Maritime Heritage Conference Online Registration
*Want to register by phone or have questions about online registration? Call 386-308-4006
4-Day Conference Package: $385.00
Wednesday, Sept. 15 thru Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010.
Includes planned welcome cruise and reception on board the U.S. Liberty ship John W. Brown the evening of Wednesday, September 15; 3 full days of conference sessions; tour and reception at the Maryland Historical Society on Friday, Sept. 17. Continental breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks and additional activities. Student Package is available for $125.00
Single Day Option: Wednesday, Sept 15, 2010: $160.00
Includes open house at Historic Ships in Baltimore and welcome cruise and reception on board the U.S. Liberty Ship John W. Brown.
Single Day Option: Thursday, September 16, 2010: $160.00
Includes open house at Historic Ships in Baltimore, conference sessions and related materials, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks and evening activities.
Single Day Option: Friday, September 17, 2010: $160.00
Includes open house at Historic Ships in Baltimore, conference sessions and related materials, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks and evening activities as described in the program.
Single Day Option: Saturday, September 18, 2010: $160.00
Includes open house at Historic Ships in Baltimore, conference sessions and related materials, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks and evening activities.
Single Day Option: Sunday, September 19, 2010: $160.00
Open house at Historic Ships in Baltimore. Army Historical Foundation "Staff Ride" to Fort McHenry available to conference participants.
ADD ON: $75 Washington DC Tour Option "A" Exhibitor/Curator Focus- Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 Exhibit/Curator Focus: Bus will drive directly to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and National Museum of Natural History where participants will be split into smaller groups to tour the new "On the Water: Stories from Maritime America" and "Sant Ocean Hall" exhibits. Following lunch (provided) at the Washington Navy Yard, the group will tour museum, curator, art collection spaces at the Naval History and Heritage Command to include a behind the scenes look at the new Cold War Gallery under installation.
ADD ON: $75 Washington DC Tour Option "B" Research Focus- Friday, Sept. 17, 2010
Research Focus: Bus will drive direct to Archives II located at College Park, Maryland to enable participants to spend the morning exploring maritime-naval heritage related collections. Following lunch (provided) at the Washington Navy Yard, participants will be split down into smaller groups to visit Naval History and Heritage Command Archives, photo collections, and the Navy Department Library - the oldest Federal Government Library in existence!
to go to Maritime Heritage Conference Online Registration
*Want to register by phone or have questions about online registration? Call 386-308-4006
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Baltimore Washington International Airport: 10 miles from Hyatt Regency Baltimore
Start out going WEST on I-195 W for 1.1 miles. Merge onto MD-295 N via EXIT 2A toward BALTIMORE / I-695 for 8.0 miles. Turn RIGHT onto W PRATT ST for 0.4 miles. Then turn RIGHT onto LIGHT ST and end at 300 Light St.
Taking I-83 S to Baltimore:
Take I-83 S towards BALTIMORE. Exit I-83, Baltimore Harrisburg Expy via ramp at sign reading I-695 W / I-83 to BALTIMORE. (go .35 miles). Continue on I-83 S ( go 9.73 miles). Take exit #4 towards St. PAUL Street. (go .12 miles). Turn RIGHT on St. PAUL Street (go .4 miles). Continue on St. PAUL Street as it becomes LIGHT St. (go .3 miles). Hyatt Regency Baltimore is on the right side.
Taking I-95 S to Baltimore:
Take I-95 S (John F. Kennedy Memorial Hwy.) towards BALTIMORE. Turn off onto ramp towards I-395 / Downtown. (go .3 miles). Merge onto I-395 N. (go 1.0 miles). Continue North on S Howard St. (go .2 miles). Turn RIGHT (east) onto W. Pratt St. (go .3 miles). Turn RIGHT (South) onto LIGHT ST. (go .1 miles). Hyatt Regency Baltimore is on the right side.
Taking I-95 N to Baltimore:
Take I-95 N towards BALTIMORE. Turn off onto ramp towards I-395 / Downtown. (go .3 miles). Merge onto I-395 N.(go 1.0 miles). Continue North on S Howard St. (go .2 miles). Turn RIGHT (east) onto W. Pratt St. (go .3 miles). Turn RIGHT (South) onto LIGHT ST. (go .1 miles). Hyatt Regency Baltimore is on the right side.
Taking MD-295 N to Baltimore:
Take MD-295 N (Baltimore / Washington Parkway) towards BALTIMORE (all the way to downtown). Turn RIGHT (east) onto W. Pratt St. (go .3 miles). Turn RIGHT (South) onto LIGHT ST. (go .1 miles). Hyatt Regency Baltimore is on the right side.
Taking I-70 E. to Baltimore:
Take I-70 E. towards BALTIMORE. Take the I-695 S / I-695 N exit - exit # 91A / 91B Towards I-95 S / BALTIMORE / GLEN BURNIE / I-95 N / NEW YORK. (go .22miles). Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp. (go .51 miles) Merge onto I-695 S. (go 4.52 miles). Take the I-95 N / I-95 S exit - exit # 11A / 11B - towards BALTIMORE / WASHINGTON (go .37 miles). Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp. (go .80 miles). Merge onto I-95 N. (go 3.0 miles). Take the I-395 N exit - exit # 53 - towards DOWNTOWN. (go .52 miles). Merge onto I-395 N. (go .40 miles). Take I-395 N towards DOWNTOWN / INNER HARBOR. (go .62 miles). I - 395 N becomes S HOWARD ST. (go .16 miles) |
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