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The Grand Lady dinner cruise ship sailing on the Buffalo River at sunset, with golden light reflecting on the water.
Grand Lady Cruises, Inc.

Sunset Dinner Cruise
Aboard the Grand Lady
A Special Evening Event During
the Maritime Heritage Conference

Sign Up to Reserve Your Spot >> Sunset Dinner Cruise aboard the Grand Lady Friday, 26 September • 6:00–8:30 PM • $75 per person After a full day of Maritime Heritage Conference programming, join us for a relaxing evening cruise…

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Painting of the USS Spitfire, a historic American schooner under full sail near the coastline, by maritime artist Patrick O’Brien.
USS Spitfire by Patrick O’Brien

First Thursdays Seminar Series:
Celebrating the Winners
of Art of the Sea Exhibition

Register >>Guest Donation >>   Live Zoom Event Thursday, 5 June 2025  Welcome & Lecture at 7:00 PM ET, Q&A to Follow Seminars are free to attend, although we hope you will support the Series with a suggested $10 Seminar…

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Sailboat with crew on the water under a blue sky, promoting the 2025 Annual Awards Dinner on 23 October at the New York Yacht Club, honoring Leslie Kohler, American President Lines, LLC, and Captain Jonathan Bacon Smith.

Annual Awards Dinner 23 October 2025

2025 Annual Awards Dinner 23 October 2025 – New York Yacht Club Honoring Leslie Kohler American President Lines, LLC Captain Jonathan Bacon “JB” Smith Register Now  Celebrating Exceptional Leadership The Annual Awards Dinner is open to the public and is the single…

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Promotional image for the 62nd National Maritime Historical Society Annual Meeting on 8 May 2025, featuring a painting of the SS United States ocean liner escorted by tugboats at sea.
Diamond Jubilee by Robert Semler

62nd Annual Meeting Featuring Charles Anderson: Sinking the United States

Watch the Annual Meeting Recording >> Watch: The Sinking of the United States >>   Thursday 8 May, 7:00 PM ET 2025 Live Zoom Event (link sent upon registration) Join the National Maritime Historical Society online for our annual gathering…

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Artist Patrick O'Brien sitting in front of a large canvas, paintbrush in hand, painting the sails of two tall ships

First Thursdays Seminar Series:
Making a Maritime Painting with Patrick O’Brien

Watch the Recording >>Guest Donation >>   Thursday 1 May 2025 Seminar Series Live Zoom Event Welcome & Lecture at 7:00 PM ET, Q&A to Follow Seminars are free to attend, although we hope you will support the Series with…

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James Delgado, a maritime archaeologist and explorer, stands on a research vessel with a deep blue ocean and distant coastline in the background. He is wearing a black shirt, a blue unbuttoned overshirt, and black pants, smiling as he holds onto an orange submersible hatch. The sky is partly cloudy, and the water reflects the sunlight, creating a vivid maritime setting.
Photo: Hans Van Tilburg

First Thursdays Seminar Series:
Dr. James Delgado – Wreck Divers & Archaeologists:
A History of Maritime Archaeology in California

Watch the Video >>Guest Donation >> Buy the Book >> Thursday 3 April 2025 Seminar Series Live Zoom Event Welcome & Lecture at 7:00 PM ET, Q&A to Follow Seminars are free to attend, although we hope you will support…

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Artist Patrick O'Brien working in his studio, painting a detailed maritime battle scene depicting historical sailing ships at sea, surrounded by painting supplies, brushes, books, and models.
Patrick O’Brien Painting The Battle of the Chesapeake

2025 First Thursdays Seminar Series

Join us on the first Thursday of each month at 7 PM ET for our virtual seminar series, showcasing the art, science, and adventure of the sea. Seminars are free to attend, with a suggested $10 Seminar Guest donation.  For…

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