Category Archives: Fundraising

End of Year Message from NHF President

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

I appreciate the opportunity in my new role as President to update you on some of the events and activities that the Naval Historical Foundation (NHF) participated in during this past year. I look forward to serving our members and … Continue reading →

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End of Year Message from NHF Executive Director

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Dear Members and Friends of the Foundation, In addition to welcoming Admiral John Mitchell, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.) as our new President this year, as Executive Director of the Foundation, I have had the pleasure over the past thirteen years … Continue reading →

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We Need Your Support for the Combined Federal Campaign!

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

We’re fast approaching the end of 2012, which means that a new season of Combined Federal Campaign giving is upon us. The Naval Historical Foundation is one of the approved charities registered for donations by Federal employees through the Combined … Continue reading →

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NHF Hires New Development Director Leslie Cook

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

Leslie Cook joined the staff of the Naval Historical Foundation in September as the Foundation’s Director of Development. Leslie has worked in the non-profit sector for over fourteen years, recently serving as Director of Development for the Army Distaff Foundation, … Continue reading →

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250 Mile Solo Run to Raise Money for USNA Commodore John Barry Monument

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

A renowned ultra-marathoner has taken on the challenge of running 250 miles from New York City to Annapolis, in order to raise money for a new monument at the United States Naval Academy. Runner Tom McGrath (bio here) is on … Continue reading →

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USNA Class of 1951 Raises $51,000 for Navy’s Cold War Gallery

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

The Cold War enveloped the Naval Academy Class of 1951. As they entered upon their four years of education and training in Annapolis the words of Winston Churchill’s Iron Curtain speech still echoed in Bancroft Hall. After four years they … Continue reading →

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“Into the Lion’s Den” Exhibit Construction: On Schedule

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Construction of the new Cold War Gallery exhibit, “Into the Lion’s Den,” is progressing nicely. The exhibit remembers the 1972 night battle in the narrow, mined confines of Haiphong Harbor between U.S. Navy surface warships and aircraft, and North Vietnamese … Continue reading →

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Into the Lion’s Den Exhibit: USS Rowan (DD 782)

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

We’re moving along rapidly with planning for the new Cold War Gallery exhibit, “Into the Lion’s Den.” The exhibit tells the story of the 1972 raid into Haiphong Harbor by four U.S. Navy warships to shell enemy shore positions. We’ve … Continue reading →

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New Exhibit to be Built for Navy Museum’s Cold War Gallery

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Design and Production, Inc., a leading builder of large, complex museum exhibits, has been contracted to build “Into the Lion’s Den,” a new Cold War Gallery exhibit at the U.S. Navy Museum. Scheduled for completion by June 2012 as commemoration … Continue reading →

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Afghan War Books Acquired by Navy Department Library

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

The Naval Historical Foundation is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of three vintage 19th century books for the Navy Department Library. If you recall in November, NHF made an appeal, called “Bucks for Books,” to raise funds for the … Continue reading →

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Year End Appeal Letter in the Mail

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

We recently finished mailing our year end appeal letters, which Naval Historical Foundation members should have received by now. Our Chairman, Admiral Bruce DeMars, USN (Retired), and our President, Vice Admiral Robert F.  Dunn, USN (Retired), authored the letters. The letters … Continue reading →

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“Bucks for Books”: Afghan War Books Sponsorship Appeal

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Today, on the 10th anniversary of the fall of Kabul, we’re announcing a donation opportunity for our members and supporters – and we need your help! A collection of rare books on 19th century Afghanistan, primarily written by British military … Continue reading →

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