THE NATIONAL MARITIME HISTORICAL SOCIETY Since its beginnings in 1963, the National Maritime Historical Society has been celebrating the sea—raising awareness of our maritime heritage and the role seafaring has played in shaping civilization. Hundreds of thousands of readers have discovered a treasure-trove of sea tales, past and present, in the pages of Sea History— stories that captivate, inspire, and educate us about the vital role of the sea, and those who have sailed upon it.
Our Members
Members of the National Maritime Historical Society form an active and diverse constituency, promoting our maritime traditions and seafaring heritage in myriad ways. Members are the cornerstone of the Society’s success.
Our Mission
For those who may be reading Sea History for the first time—we hope you will get to know us. At the National Maritime Historical Society, we firmly believe that the lessons our seafaring legacy teaches— courage and respect, teamwork and self-reliance, resourcefulness and grit—are timeless. And now, it is more important than ever to bring these lessons to the next generation—tomorrow’s maritime leaders.
Connecting with All Ages
NMHS proudly participates in National History Day to encourage the study of our maritime heritage among middle and high school students and recognizes with awards those who present high-quality projects during this year-long competition. “Sea History for Kids,” with stories that are more accessible to younger readers as well as the young at heart, is both a long-popular feature in the magazine and available online. Scholars of all ages have unprecedented access to the research published in past issues of Sea History, including a comprehensive hyperlinked index of the magazine posted on the Society’s website seahistory.org.
Programs & Events
The Society offers a rich schedule of conferences, seminars, and outreach events for those interested in broadening their knowledge of our maritime heritage. Initiatives like Sea History’s regular feature, Historic Ships on a Lee Shore, broadcast the plight of specific historic ships in distress to an audience who cares deeply about maritime preservation. Projects, such as our upcoming documentary on the 1894 schooner Ernestina-Morrissey, highlight preservation successes. And our maritime library and archives are preserving a treasure of maritime scholarship, information, literature and lore for future generations.
Find out more about the Society and view a short video on our website at seahistory.org/about. And thank you for your support of our mission. Whether you are a long-time member or are picking up your first copy of Sea History, our accomplishments would not be possible without the support of people like you, seeking to raise awareness of our seafaring past and how that heritage continues to shape our world.
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