Keynote address by Professor Andrew Lambert, King’s College London, 5-6 September 2014 The War of 1812 was very much a maritime war and one that had its roots in contrasting approaches to the conduct of maritime warfare, especially belligerent and neutral rights. This conference will explore the War of 1812 and the role played by
2014 Navy Art Calendar on Sale Now
We are pleased to announce that the 2014 Naval Historical Foundation “The Navy” art calendar is now available for purchase. It features artwork covering 239 years of Navy and Marine Corps action. The calendar is a tribute to the men and women who have fought to protect our nation, to deter aggression, and to maintain
NHF Office at Washington Navy Yard is Open
We just wanted to let everyone know that our office at the Washington Navy Yard re-opened late last week, and we are operating normally. If you are planning a visit to the Yard for research purposes or to visit the Navy Museum or Cold War Gallery, we encourage you to contact us in advance. Security
NHF Office Temporarily Closed Due to Navy Yard Shooting
Due to the incident Monday morning 16 September 2013, at Washington Navy Yard, the NHF office is currently closed. All NHF personnel are safe and accounted for.
NHF Sponsors Reception at Navy Museum to Commemorate Battle of Lake Erie
On Tuesday evening, the Naval Historical Foundation sponsored a reception at the National Museum of the United States Navy, celebrating the Bicentennial of the Navy’s great victory at the Battle of Lake Erie. That War of 1812 naval battle ended in a stunning defeat of a British squadron, and gave the United States uncontested
US Navy Museum: Battle of Lake Erie Commemoration
On September 10, 1813 Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry emerged victorious from the Battle of Lake Erie. Join the staff of the National Museum of the United States Navy for a day of commemoration of this event. Public programs include: Tours of “1813: Don’t Give up the Ship” exhibit with Curator Dr. Edward Furgol at
Navy Museum Lunchtime Lecture – From Gunboats to Good Neighbors: U.S. Naval Diplomacy in South America, 1919-1945
Dr. Joel Christenson, recipient of the Naval History and Heritage Command’s 2011 Rear Admiral John D. Hayes Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in U.S. Navy History, will examine the considerable role naval power played in United States foreign relations with Latin American during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, as Washington abandoned armed interventionism and began pursuing the policy
NHF Supports Navy Museum’s LEGO Robotics Program
This summer, we’ve had the opportunity to work with the Navy Museum on their Summer Engineering Camp, and directly support the LEGO Robotics portion of the curriculum. The camp, which concluded last Friday, brought dozens of youngsters to the museum for a four-day, team based competition. The Cold War Gallery was bustling all week with
238th Navy Birthday Ball, Washington DC
The ball will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C., and will be attended by Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Jonathan Greenert. This year we are honored to have wounded warrior and Navy SEAL Lt. Jason Redman as the keynote speaker. Through his positive outlook despite a life changing injury, Lt. Redman
Navy Museum Store – August Blowout Sale!
For the entire month of August enjoy a 10% discount on all items, including marked down items. Check with the Navy Museum Store (202) 889-2212 (located in the Navy Museum, Building 76) or the Naval Historical Foundation (202) 678-4333 (located in Building 57) for further details. And be sure to check out the selection of
