For 45 years the annual conferences, organised by the Centre for Maritime Historical Studies, at Exeter, have provided a unique meeting ground between academics, local historians and the public interested in maritime and naval history. Throughout the years the Centre’s conferences have been extremely stimulating in translating the 'specialist' interests of the lay audience into
This conference, organized by University of Plymouth, will examine the relationship between Great Britain and the Sea. It is increasingly said that Britain is in danger of losing its self-identity as a maritime nation at the point when the sea becomes the focus for a new era of economic exploitation, sustainable transportation and inter-state rivalry.
The Association for Great Lakes Maritime History is an international organization of museums, historical societies, libraries, archives, and individuals interested in preserving Great Lakes maritime history. The AGLMH holds an annual meeting, publishes a newsletter, and encourages research and the dissemination and exchange of information among members. The organizers of the conference have created a
As part of the United States Navy Memorial’s “Year of the Chief”, historian and author Master Chief James Leuci will present a talk on Chief Petty Officer history and uniforms. The presentation will cover the history of Chief Petty Officers from 1893 through 1980 and changes to uniform regulations in that time, particularly from the
As part of the United States Navy Memorial’s “Year of the Chief”, historian and author Master Chief James Leuci will present a talk on Chief Petty Officer history and uniforms. The presentation will cover the history of Chief Petty Officers from 1893 through 1980 and changes to uniform regulations in that time, particularly from the
Destroyer Leader Association Annual Reunion USS Norfolk (DL 1) USS Mitscher (DL 2/DDG 35) USS John S. McCain (DL 3/DDG 36) USS Willis A. Lee (DL 4) USS Wilkinson (DL 5) For information or to RSVP please contact: Walter L. Alexander 2311 Idavere Rd SW Roanoke, VA 24015-3903 (540) 345 – 5826
All Ship's Company, Officers, Air Groups, Crew, Marines and their Families Welcome! POC: Carl & Sandy Burket, Secretary Address: PO Box 108, Roaring Spring, PA 16673 Telephone: (814) 224-5063 Fax: (814) 224-0078 E-mail: [email protected] Please visit the USS Hornet Association web site: http://www.usshornetassn.com/
Huntington Ingalls Industries, U.S. Naval Institute and the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation cordially invite you to attend 9/11 Patriot Day Events Events to include: 4:00 p.m. – Wreath Laying Ceremony 4:30 p.m. – USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) Photo Exhibit and Reception 6:00 p.m. – Book Release – In the Shadow of Greatness (for more
The USS John R. Craig (DD 885) Association invites you to the 22nd Reunion, to be held in September 2012, in Indianapolis. Email: Jerry Chwalek at [email protected] Please visit their website for more information.
Lunchtime lecture and book signing with Steven Ujifusa At the peak of his power, William Francis Gibbs was considered America's best naval architect. His quest to build the finest, fastest, most beautiful ocean liner of his time, the S.S. United States,was a topic of national fascination. When completed in 1952, the ship was hailed as
The War of 1812 - Madison's War - has become the source of myth and legend. It resulted in the unopposed destruction of Washington and the burning of the White House, had catastrophic consequences for American commerce and the economy, and was seen in Britain as a vexatious distraction in a bigger continental conflict. Join
The Lone Sailor Award is given to Sea Service veterans who have excelled with distinction in their respective civilian careers while exemplifying the Navy core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.The 2012 award recipients will join an impressive list of men and women who have distinguished themselves by drawing upon their military experience to become
The 2012 Historic Naval Ships Association conference will be held in Key West, FL at the USCGC Ingham Memorial Museum. Please visit the HNSA website for more information.
Pride of Baltimore II is a reproduction of an 1812-era topsail schooner privateer. She is a working symbol of Chesapeake Bay area innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and patriot-ism. Pride II is a living reminder of America’s rich maritime heritage. Pride II can be reached by the Riverwalk Trail, along the Anacostia River. Free open deck tours
Join Dr. Mike Crawford, Senior Historian at the Naval History & Heritage Command, for an animated lecture on the activities of pirates and privateers during the War of 1812. Lecture will be held in the Museum Education Center. Please visit the National Museum of the United States Navy website for more information.
Captain Andrew C. A. Jampoler, USN (Ret.), author and historian, will be presenting on "The Civil War Afloat - Secretaries, Strategies, Ships, Sailors, and the Key Battles that Shaped the War on Salt and Fresh Water" as part of the Surratt House Museum’s 150th anniversary commemoration of the Civil War. He will also be available
Home School at the Museum: Geodesic Domes! Students will learn the structure strength of domes and how the U.S. Navy SeaBees incorporated them into their projects. Family teams will build a 3 foot diameter geodesic dome out of straws and pipe cleaners...it is harder than it looks! Please RSVP for Home School at the Museum
Home School at the Museum: Geodesic Domes! Students will learn the structure strength of domes and how the U.S. Navy SeaBees incorporated them into their projects. Family teams will build a 3 foot diameter geodesic dome out of straws and pipe cleaners…it is harder than it looks! Please RSVP for Home School at the Museum
Lunchtime lecture and book signing with Ian Garden Based upon Garden's book, The Third Reich's Celluloid War: The Nazi Propaganda Machine in Film & TV, this lecture exposes the myths surrounding the propaganda films produced during the Third Reich. One, that the Nazis were infallible masters in the use of film propaganda. Two, that everything the
Home School at the Museum: Geodesic Domes! Students will learn the structure strength of domes and how the U.S. Navy SeaBees incorporated them into their projects. Family teams will build a 3 foot diameter geodesic dome out of straws and pipe cleaners…it is harder than it looks! Please RSVP for Home School at the Museum
The 3rd Annual Alan Villiers Memorial Lecture: ‘The Naval War of 1812 in International Perspective’ Professor John B. Hattendorf United States Naval War College Under the auspices of the Society for Nautical Research, The Naval Review and the Britannia Naval Research Association with the support of the Hudson Trust The event will begin with a short lecture: ‘Preserving HMS
The Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society at the University of New Brunswick, in conjunction with the Canadian-American Centre at the University of Maine and the New Brunswick Museum, is pleased to announce the first in a series of three conferences/symposia in commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812. This
Home School at the Museum: Geodesic Domes! Students will learn the structure strength of domes and how the U.S. Navy SeaBees incorporated them into their projects. Family teams will build a 3 foot diameter geodesic dome out of straws and pipe cleaners…it is harder than it looks! Please RSVP for Home School at the Museum
Lunchtime lecture and book signing with Anita Sanchez A young boy plays a key role when the War of 1812 comes to his Massachusetts coastal fishing village. The little town of Sandy Bay, Massachusetts, was the site of one of the wildest invasions in U.S. history, when the might of the British Empire came up
The Battleship North Carolina has sponsored "Living History" weekends, called "Battleship Alive," since 1997. "Living History" brings historical events, places and persons "alive" for the public by demonstrating various aspects of the past and allowing interaction with the interpreters. The Living History Crew (LHC) gives insight into the daily life and routine of the crew
Howard Wasdin is a former Navy SEAL and a member of SEAL Team Six. He is the co-author of SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper. He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions during the Battle of Mogadishu. The SEALS have been a hot topic over the past few years, and