National Maritime Day is a United States holiday created to recognize the maritime industry. It is  observed on May 22, the date in 1819 that the American steamship Savannah set sail from Savannah,  Georgia on the first ever transoceanic voyage under steam power.

In 2020, the Door County Maritime Museum, home to the restored tugboat John Purves (and a member  of the Historic Naval Ships Association & the Council of American Maritime Museums), organized a  synchronized ship’s whistle salute in honor of health care workers on the front lines as the coronavirus  pandemic began. Ships from coast to coast took part.  

We would like to make the coordinated whistle salute an annual event. This year, it makes sense to once  again pay tribute to health care workers who fought to save lives over the past year, while also honoring the merchant mariners who have kept goods moving around the globe despite the challenges of the  pandemic.  

OUR PLAN  

Saturday, May 22, 2021 at NOON (Central) (1PM Eastern & 10AM Pacific): All ships moored are  encouraged to sound a “Master’s Salute” simultaneously. A “Master’s Salute” consists of three  long blasts (:05 each) followed by two short blasts (:02 each).  

Every participating vessel is asked to shoot video for social media and share with the hashtag  #MaritimeHonors – as well as their own hashtag of choice.  

LOCALLY: Each ship is encouraged to share this notice ahead of the event with their local maritime  community. Make sure you notify local Coast Guard units so they are aware of your plans.  

STURGEON BAY: The Historic Tug John Purves will count down on VHF Channel 16 & 71 to the Noon  (central time) salute.  

The Museum, respecting waterways rules, has contacted the US Coast Guard stations in  Northeast Wisconsin to make them aware of the plan, as well as seek their participation in the  event.  

CONTACT:  

Kevin Osgood, Executive Director or Sam Perlman, Deputy Director  

(920) 743-5958 

Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society 

120 North Madison Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-3416 

www.dcmm.org

The conference webpage now includes a quick tutorial on how to log on to our online platform and have the most fun at our online conference. https://councilofamericanmaritimemuseums.org/annual-meeting/

On Monday, April 21, from 3:15pm to 4:30pm during the conference, we have a special networking event. Priceless artifact, or yard sale purchase…or both? Share a photo of an unusual artifact in your collection, and be ready to share one truth and one lie about that artifact. The people in your networking group will choose which one they think is the truth and which is the lie. This is a fun way to see artifacts from each museum’s collection and learn something new! We will have two rounds with different people in each group, so come prepared to stump your peers! 

Let’s all welcome the Kodiak Maritime Museum to CAMM! For more information about this new member museum, please go to its website: https://kodiakmaritimemuseum.org/

Saddle up to our BYOB bar on Sunday, April 18 at 7:00 pm Eastern time! Our bartender, Greg Gorga, will highlight the finest grog for you before sending you to small breakout rooms to meet up with old friends, and meet new ones!

Greg is bringing a special guest to the party – Ian Cutler, proprietor of Santa Barbara’s first legal distillery, Cutler’s Artisan Spirits https://cutlersartisan.com/ – making this event even more exciting!

Dress up in your most MERRY-timey attire! Groups will designate the most creative attire in their rooms, and a final vote for the most creative costume by popular vote will declare a winner. So get out those pirate blouses, anything with anchors, and those mermaid shells!

It is just two weeks to the all -virtual CAMM annual conference. Registration closes this Friday, April 9, to help ensure smooth operation on the conference.
If you have registered already – Thank You! and we’re really looking forward to connecting with you.
If you have yet to register, now is the time to do so. It’s only $39.00! Please go to https://councilofamericanmaritimemuseums.org/annual-meeting/ and register now! I
We look forward to seeing you in two weeks.

San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park is seeking applicants for the 2021 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) summer program to work and learn alongside National Park Service staff. YCC is a paid outdoor work program that provides a safe, educational, and meaningful experience for young adults of all backgrounds and interests. 

The purpose of the program is to provide local youth, ages 15-18, an opportunity to gain work experience and skills, learn about their local environment and explore careers in environmental science, conservation, parks and recreation. YCC members will assist with a variety of work projects to help restore and protect the natural and cultural heritage at SF Maritime. This experience also includes several educational field trips and on the water experiences.  

The work program is eight weeks long, from June 14^th – August 6^th, 2021. Work hours are 7:30am – 4pm, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week. YCC members are paid the California State Minimum Wage, $14.00 per hour. Applicants must be able to commit to the entire eight weeks. 

To learn more: Contact Michael Gorman, 415.244.4877 michael_gorman@nps.gov 

Send all application materials to:  

Michael Gorman 

San Francisco Maritime Shipwright Shop 

Hyde Street Pier, 2905 Hyde Street 

San Francisco, CA  94109       

Or by email: Michael_gorman@nps.gov 

Registration for the all-virtual conference will close in 10 days time on April 9. The conference is very affordable – only $39.00 – so this is a great opportunity for even more members to join together.
Full details of the conference are at https://councilofamericanmaritimemuseums.org/annual-meeting/ where you also will find the registration form and current program.
We all are looking forward to you joining us at the special event.

We invite you to apply for a Battlefield Interpretation Grant, a new funding opportunity from the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP).  
Battlefield Interpretation Grants seek to fund projects that use technology to enhance battlefield interpretation and education. From increasing accessibility, to augmented reality on personal cell phones, to engaging virtual content that explores untold stories, the possibilities are endless. We want to see how you would use technology to meet today’s challenges in battlefield interpretation and education.
Eligible sites include those associated with the American Revolution, War of 1812 or the Civil War. Awarded annually, these competitive grants are open to state, local, and tribal governments, other public entities, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions. Eligible activities are diverse and may include content development, consultation with stakeholders, audience research, fabrication and installation, costs associated with Section 106, and more. This grant requires a non-federal cost share of at least 50%.
The application deadline is May 5, 2021. The funding announcement and application materials are available on Grants.gov. For more information, head to the NPS ABPP website or check out this informational webinar on Battlefield Interpretation Grants.
NPS ABPP staff invite you to share this email and welcome your questions. Contact us at abpp@nps.gov for assistance. Thank you.
—American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP)1849 C Street, NWRoom 7228Washington, DC 20240(202) 354-2037

The program for the all virtual conference is updated. It also includes easy access to each presentation’s abstract so that you can find out more about what you will enjoy in this exciting program.

https://councilofamericanmaritimemuseums.org/annual-meeting/

The conference begins on April 19 but registration closes on April 9, so now is the time to register – and it only costs $39.00!