Events
USS Monitor Legacy Program: City-Class Ironclads: The Pook Turtles
John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center, will present the multifaceted history of USS Monitor, and the program will be in person and livestreamed from the Explorers…
Battle of Hampton Roads Commemoration Day
Spend a historic day with us as we partner with the NOAA Monitor National Marine Sanctuary to commemorate the Battle of Hampton Roads and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Monitor’s…
Carolina Ironclads: Vain Efforts to Defend The Tar Heel State
The loss of the North Carolina Sounds prompted the Confederate Navy to begin the construction of four ironclads on the Roanoke, Tar, Neuse, and Cape Fear rivers. These shallow draft…
Evening Lecture: The Last Days of the Schooner America by David Gendell
Presenter David Gendell SpinSheet co-founder, author, and sailor About the Lecture The Last Days of Schooner America traces the history of the famous vessel, from its design, build, and early racing career,…
The NMHS First Thursdays Seminar Series: “Making a Maritime Painting” with Patrick O’Brien
Step into the world of marine artist Patrick O’Brien as he reveals how he transforms history into vivid, museum-quality paintings. O’Brien will share his meticulous process, from gathering archival records…
62nd NMHS Virtual Annual Meeting
Join the National Maritime Historical Society online for our annual gathering of members and friends. Get Society updates, vote for trustees, and enjoy a special presentation by maritime historian Charles…
Boats in Movies and Television — Antique and Classic Boat Festival St Michaels, MD June 13 – 15
Boating History Talks held at the Antique and Classic Boat Festival, June 13 - 15, 2025 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, MD. Our theme for 2025 is…
Maritime Heritage Conference
Maritime Communities Celebrating Milestones The Maritime Heritage Conference & Historic Naval Ship Association Symposium brings together organizations and participants that engage in all aspects of maritime heritage. This includes maritime…