Category: News
Give Me a Fast Ship: Seminar with Tim McGrath 28 February 2015
Join the National Maritime Historical Society for Give Me a Fast Ship: The Continental Navy and America’s Revolution at Sea with Author Tim McGrath Saturday, 28 February 2015 Continental Breakfast is at 10:30 am. Presentation begins at 11:00 am. Hendrick…
NMHS Recruiting: Membership Coordinator
The National Maritime Historical Society is seeking a Membership Coordinator to provide administrative support to the Membership Director and, as needed, to the Communications Director, to prepare membership materials and correspondence, maintain the membership database, provide excellent member service, support membership…
SS United States Conservancy Announces Preliminary Agreement
The SS United States Conservancy (SSUSC) has announced that it has entered into a preliminary agreement in support of the redevelopment of SS United States. While few details are available at this time, the SSUSC issued a press release announcing…
Mayflower II in Mystic for the Winter
Plimoth Plantation’s Mayflower II, a 57-year-old replica of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to this continent, arrived in Mystic, CT, on Sunday, 14 December. Once the ship is settled in, Paul Haley of Capt. G.W. Full & Associates will…
2014 10th Maritime Heritage Conference
The 10th Maritime Heritage Conference 17–21 September in Norfolk, Virginia, was a tremendous success. There is no substitute for the exchange of ideas among colleagues, the opportunity to hear about projects, successes and challenges of others in the many areas and…
2015 National Maritime Awards Dinner – Washington, DC 23 April
The National Maritime Historical Society Partners with the Naval Historical Foundation to Host a Gala in our Nation’s Capital: Three Awardees to Celebrate… Three Centennials to Commemorate… Plus Dinner with a View, Entertainment, a Silent Auction & Art Gallery We are pleased…
Charles W. Morgan: The 38th Voyage
The 38th Voyage: Charles W. Morgan May 17 – August 6, 2014 Mystic Seaport has announced that Charles W. Morgan completed her 38th voyage on 6 August, 2014. The ship has now resumed her role as an exhibit and the flagship…
Massachusetts State Budget Approves $2 Million to Fund Mayflower II Restoration
CREDIT: Plimoth Plantation, Mayflower II Massachusetts State Budget Approves $2 Million to Fund Mayflower II Restoration Preservation Work Continues on the Historic Ship Given to America as a Symbol of Friendship Nearly 60 Years Ago Plymouth, MA–July 14, 2014 – Massachusetts…
Coast Guard Inaugural Art Exhibit – Federal Hall National Memorial
Coast Guard Inaugural Art Exhibit Federal Hall National Memorial, 26 Wall Street, New York City August 1 though September 19, 2014 Karen Loew – Escorting the Harriet Lane Artwork depicting the United States Coast Guard’s multi-faceted missions will be on view…
This Weekend on the Hudson River! Newburgh and Kingston Events
This Weekend on the Hudson River Tour the Niña and Pinta on the Newburgh Waterfront Celebrate Hudson River Day in Kingston Tour aboard the Niña & Pinta 18-20 July, 9am – 6pm Memorial Ceremony for HMS Bounty & US Coast…
National Maritime Heritage Grants
Applications are now being accepted for National Maritime Heritage Grants. Approximately $1,700,000 has been made available; education projects can request $25,000-$50,000, and preservation projects can request $50,000-$200,000. The application period runs from 23 June to 23 September, 2014. The Maritime…
Noble Maritime Collection Reception and Exhibition – Daily Life at Snug Harbor
The Trustees of the Noble Maritime Collection request the pleasure of your company at the opening reception for the exhibition Daily Life at Sailors’ Snug Harbor Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 6pm The Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building…
Save the Date! Pickle Night 7 November 2014 at the New York Yacht Club
PICKLE NIGHT SAVE THE DATE! Friday, 7 November 2014 at the New York Yacht Club This year marks the 209th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, and the 11th New York City Pickle Night Dinner will mark this history changing…
Maritime Museum of San Diego Announces Swift Boat Tours
The Maritime Museum of San Diego recently unveiled the newest member of its collection, PCF 816, a Vietnam-era swift boat, after two years of painstaking restoration. This Memorial Day weekend will mark the inauguration of tours offered aboard the boat,…