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2022 National Maritime Awards Dinner – Washington, DC – 27 April 2022
Join Us >> Invitation PDF >> The National Maritime Historical Society invites you to celebrate the 11th Annual National Maritime Awards as we honor three esteemed award recipients Lonnie G. Bunch III Kristen L. Greenaway Dr. David F. Winkler with presentations by Gary Jobson, Master of Ceremonies Her Excellency Rosemary Banks entertainment by Voyage…
Read More2021 Seminar Series Schedule
The NMHS Seminar Series was founded in 1992 under the auspices of the National Maritime Historical Society to build greater awareness of the rich maritime heritage of the Hudson River Valley and the world at large, and to create a constituency to advocate for our maritime legacy. Through its monthly lecture series and annual outreach…
Read MoreMaritime Museums Get Creative with Virtual Resources
With a record number of people going online for information and entertainment, maritime museums the world over have gotten creative with providing resources to support and promote our seafaring heritage. The National Maritime Historical website has become an increasingly valuable resource for students and scholars of all ages. Every issue of the magazine is available…
Read MoreThe Howard Slotnick Leadership Fund: Celebrate Howard’s Legacy with a Gift
Match my Gift to the Howard Slotnick Leadership Fund In April 2020 with heavy hearts we shared the sad news that Howard Slotnick, our dear friend, shipmate, chairman emeritus, treasurer and trustee since 1976, had died on 31 March from COVID-19. Howard was a true gift to the National Maritime Historical Society and to…
Read MoreHoward Slotnick (1930-2020)
Watch the Film The trustees and staff of the National Maritime Historical Society mourn the loss of their dear friend and shipmate Howard Slotnick. A trustee of the Society since 1976 and our treasurer and chairman emeritus, Howard was a true gift to NMHS and to the entire maritime heritage community. Throughout his…
Read MoreFiddlers’ Green, Charles Robertson
The trustees and staff of the National Maritime Historical Society mourn the loss of Charles A. Robertson—their friend, former trustee and recipient of the 2016 NMHS Distinguished Service Award. Charles was a true friend of the maritime heritage and he will be sorely missed. Engaged in the maritime industry since 1973, Charles pioneered the small…
Read More2020 Seminar Series Schedule
The NMHS Seminar Series was founded in 1992 under the auspices of the National Maritime Historical Society to build greater awareness of the rich maritime heritage of the Hudson River Valley and the world at large, and to create a constituency to advocate for our maritime legacy. Through its monthly lecture series and annual outreach…
Read More2019 Seminar Series Schedule
The NMHS Seminar Series was founded in 1992 under the auspices of the National Maritime Historical Society to build greater awareness of the rich maritime heritage of the Hudson River Valley and the world at large, and to create a constituency to advocate for our maritime legacy. Through its monthly lecture series and annual outreach…
Read MoreHeaven’s Ditch: Seminar with Jack Kelly 10 March, 2018
Heaven’s Ditch: God, Gold and Murder on the Erie Canal Presentation and Book Signing with Author Jack Kelly Register Here for 10 March, 2018 Registration at 10:30 AM, Lecture at 11:00 AM Hendrick Hudson Free Library, 185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose, NY Join us as author Jack Kelly offers a fresh look at a critical moment in American…
Read MoreGeorge Washington’s Birthday Celebration at Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh 17-19 February 2018
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation invites the public to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site (84 Liberty St, Newburgh, NY) to celebrate George Washington’s Birthday. The event will be held February 17th, 18th and 19th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm each day, and our own NMHS Seminar Series Steering Committee Member Dr.…
Read MoreIron Dawn: Seminar with Richard Snow 27 January, 2018
Iron Dawn: The Monitor, the Merrimack, and the Civil War Sea Battle that Changed History Presentation and Book Signing with Author Richard Snow Register Here for Saturday, 27 January Registration at 10:30 AM, Lecture at 11:00 AM Hendrick Hudson Free Library 185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose, NY Author Richard Snow argues that no single sea battle has…
Read More2018 Seminar Series Schedule
The 2018 NMHS Seminar Series Schedule is here! Find details below, or download the printer-friendly version Members of the general public are encouraged to attend! NMHS Seminar Series events are both a great way to learn about new facets of our maritime heritage and also to meet others who share an interest and enthusiasm for the field. There…
Read MoreFiddlers’ Green, John Mecray
February 13, 1937 – November 1, 2017 The trustees and staff of the National Maritime Historical Society mourn the loss of marine artist and friend John Mecray. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Mary and all the members of the Mecray family. We are truly thankful for his enduring artistic contributions to our common maritime…
Read MoreEarly Dutch New York: Seminar with Len Tantillo 2 December, 2017
Join the National Maritime Historical Society for Early Dutch New York with Marine Artist Len Tantillo Saturday, 2 December 2017 Coffee & Registration at 10:30 AM; Lecture at 11:00 AM Holiday Potluck Luncheon to Follow Cortlandt Yacht Club – 238 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose, NY Historical and marine artist Len Tantillo will present on paintings of Early Dutch…
Read MoreYoung America—New York in the 1890s by Patrick O’Brien
Spectacular Framed 18″x 24″ Oil on Canvas by Award Winning Marine Artist Patrick O’Brien Offered for Sale by the National Maritime Historical Society If you didn’t get the opportunity at our Annual Awards Dinner, now is your chance to take home the spectacular Young America – New York in the 1890s by world-renowned marine artist Patrick O’Brien, and to…
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