Save the Dates for These Upcoming NMHS Events You U70n't "Want to Miss! National Maritime Awards Dinner 4 April 2017 in Washington, DC The National Maritime Historical Society, in association with the Naval Historical Foundation, invites you to the ga la National Maritime Awards Dinner in our nation's capita l. Join us in April at the historic Mayflower Hotel as the maritime community gathers to honor Conservation International, an America n non-profit environmental organization, and its ch airman and founder Peter Seligmann, on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. Conservation International has had a major impact on the health of the world 's oceans and shorelines with scientists, policy wo rkers, and conservationists on the gro und in more than 30 countries. The NMH S Distinguished Service Award will be presented by Tom Friedman, the distinguished three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist. Dr. Jack P. London, executive chairman of CACI International, and its president and CEO for 23 years until 2007, will be recognized with the Naval Historical Foundation's Distinguished Service Award. Dr. London served as a naval aviator and carrier pilot, and has spearheaded projects to support our naval heritage.
Peter Seligmann
The awardees and presenters are people you'll want to meet, and the historic venue is a place you'll want to experience. President Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote his famous "We have nothing to fear bur fear itself" speech at the Mayflower, just one of many historic events that have taken place in that iconic space. And don't forget, while an enjoyable and fulfilling evening will be had by all, it is all in support of our maritime heritage. Room reservations ca n be made at D r. j ack p London htrps://aws. passkey.com /e/ 16393708, or by calling toll free 877 212-5752. Rooms for the NMH S block are $359 a night, plus taxes, and avai lable until the block is sold, or until 5PM on 17 March. T ickets to the dinner are $275 and sponsorship opportunities are available. C heck the website for more information and to order tickers at www.seahistory.org or call 914-737-7878, ext. 0.
NMHS Annual Meeting 15-17 May 2017 in Charleston, South Carolina We are exci ted to have yo u join us in historic Cha rleston for the 20 17 NMHS A nnual Meeting. We will be joined this yea r by the Nort h American Society for Ocea nic History (NASOH) for three days of presentations, panels, and scholarly papers, plus tours and receptions. The joint conference will be hosted by the College of Charleston, downtow n and w ithin easy walking dista nce to Marion Square and other historic sites . On Monday, 15 May, join us for an evening reception off campus; Tuesday, enjoy an afternoon h arbor cruise w ith NMHS and NASOH members; and on Wednesday, we' ll take a private tour of the Confederate submarine, H. L. Hunley, and conclude the three-day event with an eveni ng banquet. You can register for the full three days, or by the day. Full conference registration, which includes all sessions, breaks, awards banquet, and field trips is $245. It will increase $20 after 31 March. Single-day registration is $125 for Monday or Tuesday, and $145 for Wednesday. Blocks of rooms have been reserved at two hotels, the Francis Marion Hotel at 387 King Street (www.francismarioncharleston.com) and the Days Inn Charleston Historic District at 155 Meeting Street (www.daysinn.reserva rioncounter.com). Reservations for each must be made by 31 March; make sure yo u mention yo u are with NASOH to take advantage of the discoun t. Derails on rates and how to make your reservations are on on our website at www.seahistory.org.
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-Burchenal Green, NMHS President
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