Join Independence Seaport Museum and guest speaker Commander (CDR) Warren Judge to celebrate the United States Coast Guard’s birthday! Take part in special activities, enjoy birthday cake, and more. CDR Judge has 32 years of distinguished service in the United States Coast Guard (USCG), with occupational specialty in the area of C4IT (Command, Control, Computers…

  Join Connecticut River Museum Curator Amy Trout on a morning sail aboard the Onrust.  Discover the Myths and Legends of the Connecticut River Valley! Enjoy the sights of the River! Light continental style breakfast served.  Space is limited – Preregistration is required. Light Continental Breakfast Complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary Preregistration required.  In Notes section…

The Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival is a four day annual celebration promoting the State of Connecticut’s maritime heritage and spirit of innovation in conjunction with Connecticut Maritime Heritage Week. The Festival will attract more than 60,000 visitors this year to the historic Port of New London waterfront including individuals and families who experience unique tours…

The next ICMM biennial Congress returns to Northern Europe with a unique format. The Congress begins in Stockholm, Sweden on Sunday 15 September, then moves by Baltic ferry - with Congress sessions onboard - to Mariehamn in the Åland Islands of Finland. Here the Aland Maritime Museum hosts the final days of the Congress. The…

The next ICMM biennial Congress returns to Northern Europe with a unique format. The Congress begins in Stockholm, Sweden on Sunday 15 September, then moves by Baltic ferry - with Congress sessions onboard - to Mariehamn in the Åland Islands of Finland. Here the Aland Maritime Museum hosts the final days of the Congress. The…

The 30th annual Wooden Boat Festival at Madisonville highlights for thousands of visitors close to 100 beautiful classic vessels. Stroll our beautiful Tchefuncte River waterfront while enjoying local food and music and watch bold Cardboard Boat Racing on Saturday, Oct 12 and the Quick n Dirty Boatbuilding Race on Sunday. Wide-ranging children’s activities involve boats,…

Bring the entire family to Independence Seaport Museum to ring in New Year's Eve!  Join us to celebrate the arrival of 2019 with noisemakers, party hats, and a ginger ale toast before the 6 p.m. Sugarhouse New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront. Be sure to arrive before 5 p.m. to visit the Museum galleries and Historic…

Thursday, February 27 – Sunday, March 1, 2020 Thursday: 1:00PM – 8:00PM Friday: 12:00PM – 8:00PM Saturday: 9:30AM – 7:00PM Sunday: 9:30AM – 5:00PM Adults: $14, Ages 6-11: $3, Children under 5 are free The 2020 Progressive® Insurance World Fishing & Outdoor Exposition, the northeast’s premier fishing, hunting and travel event, transforms Rockland Community College…

Leadership: 200 Years of Maine Pioneers SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020 (BATH, MAINE) CALL FOR PAPERS Maine’s pioneering spirit is celebrated in its motto—dirigo, “I lead.” Ultimately leadership is the story of individuals—captains, crew, craftsmen, entrepreneurs, rescuers, and even scoundrels. These individuals have shaped every aspect of maritime life, including shipbuilding, shipping, fishing, recreation, lifesaving, conservation,…

On the occasion of Vice Admiral John Mustin’s promotion and assumption of Command of the Navy Reserve, the Naval Historical Foundation is pleased to host another ‘Second Saturday’ Webinar at 11:00am (EDT) August 8: “The Mustin Family and the Navy Reserve: A Thirteen Decade Legacy” This webinar will feature dueling authors with NHF’s Dave Winkler…

CALL FOR PAPERS TRAFALGAR CHRONICLE PUBLICATION DATE: FALL 2022 THEME: SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN THE NAVIES OF THE GEORGIAN ERA   For three decades, the Trafalgar Chronicle has been the scholarly flagship publication of The 1805 Club, a non-profit organisation with an international membership of scholars and enthusiasts of the Georgian maritime era. The 1805 Club takes its…

WHAT: Chesapeake Maritime Heritage Festival WHEN: June 26- 27, 2021 WHERE:  The Richardson Maritime Museum, 103 Hayward Street, Cambridge COST:    Tickets available online at: https://downtowncambridge.org/product/cmhf-individual-ticket/ https://downtowncambridge.org/product/cmhf-family-ticket/ PER DAY:  $8/person  OR  $15/family PER WEEKEND:  $11/person, $19 per/family   The Chesapeake Maritime Heritage Festival in partnership with Downtown Cambridge will hold this debut event on June 26…

CNN Films has produced a documentary showcasing the organization Diving With a Purpose entitled Lessons From the Water: Diving With a Purpose.  The film, which will be introduced by Anderson Cooper, premieres on CNN on Saturday, 7 August 2021 at 9:30 pm Eastern Time.  What do scuba divers seek, both literally and spiritually, in the…