JOIN US! We would love to welcome you aboard! The National Maritime Historical Society is a valued resource for and about the great community of people who love ships and mariners, the sea, rivers, and bays.
Our membership forms an active constituency, advocating the recognition of our maritime traditions while working for positive changes for the future.National Maritime Historical Society members and program participants comprise a community made up of diverse individuals interested in the sea and maritime history. Members come from all walks of life: merchant mariners, naval architects, ship builders, recreational sailors, historians, educators, students, preservationists, conservationists, industry leaders, members of the sea services, and people simply interested in history.
As an NMHS member, you also keep our seafaring heritage alive by supporting valuable educational programs. You are a part of an organization that has helped establish many leading maritime institutions, such as the Council of American Maritime Museums, American Society of Marine Artists, American Ship Trust, and National Maritime Alliance.
Invitations to symposiums, conferences, and the NMHS Annual Meeting, all held at maritime venues around the country and offering unique volunteer opportunities
*Friend $100: Includes all of the above benefits, plus membership in Council of American Maritime Museums with a CAMM Card for free admission to America's leading maritime museums.
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