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Seeking information on USS Lucid (MSO-458)

Analisa here from the Stockton Maritime Museum. After 15 years of restoring the USS Lucid (MSO-458) on the Delta, and we’re now preparing to nominate her to the National Register. We are asking the community for any documentation/artifact that may speak to the Lucid’s historical …

Urgent: Contact Congress for IMLS Funding

This week, the Senate may begin consideration of an appropriations bill that contains funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for fiscal year 2026. The draft Senate bill proposes a small decrease for IMLS despite President Trump’s budget proposal to eliminate the …

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Collections and Curatorial Associate Job Description

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is looking to hire a collections & curatorial associate. Full details here …

Education Specialist at the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary

Some exciting news from the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary: an announcement to hire an education specialist. This will be a contract position through the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, with the successful candidate located in Sheboygan. The application can be found at the following link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0200bf98-02fd-4fdc-b6c6-b084bfbd8d58&ccId=19000101_000001&source=CC2&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings&jobId=509719 …

2026 CAMM Annual Conference Call for Papers

The next CAMM annual conference will take place at Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut, April 22–24, 2026. Conference theme: Resilience and Relevance How do we as maritime museums adapt and endure in a changing world? All institutions and programs encounter challenges, so what strategies …

North American Society of Oceanic History conference in New Haven May 2026

NASOH invites museum professionals to present at its conference in New Haven, May 27-29, 2026. https://councilofamericanmaritimemuseums.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-NASOH-CFP.pdf …

Early Bird Ends Soon for the Maritime Heritage Conference

Time is running out! Take advantage of early registration rates for the Maritime Heritage Conference/HNSA Annual Symposium in Buffalo, NY, before they expire on 1 August. Join us on 24–27 September for a gathering of naval and maritime scholars and people from the world of …

Last Minute Job Posting (Closes Tomorrow) Curator of Collections – New York Yacht Club

New York Yacht Club CURATOR OF COLLECTIONS New York, NY Application Deadline: July 8, 2025 The New York Yacht Club (NYYC), one of the world’s most prestigious private clubs, seeks a full-time Curator of Collections to steward, interpret, and promote its distinguished collection of ship …

Maritime Heritage Conference Paper Proposals

Maritime Heritage Conference Program Chair David Winkler is open to fielding a couple more proposals (papers, panels, and session ideas) from CAMM members. Papers & Proposals Please send paper, panel, or session proposals to Program Chair David Winkler at: MHC@seahistory.org Or If you have questions …

Share How Recent Federal and State Actions are Impacting Maritime Heritage

Recent federal and state actions—such as canceled grants, program restrictions, and directives limiting access to educational or historical content—are creating a difficult and uncertain environment for maritime organizations across the country. The National Maritime Historical Society is collecting information on how these developments are affecting …

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