International Journal of Naval History

ANNOUNCEMENT

From the U.S. Naval Historical Center

Naval History Workshop 2005

On 28-30 June 2005, the U.S. Naval Historical Center will host the ninth in its series of biennial naval history workshops, the purpose of which is to foster the exchange of professional information and to promote mutual support among commands responsible for the Department of the Navy’s historical programs.

In line with the theme of this year’s gathering, Naval History for the Navy and the Nation, the program committee has developed an agenda that includes panels and workshops on the following topics: history as an educational tool; management of naval museums; maritime history and heritage on the Internet; history for Sailors; protecting our nation’s cultural legacy; historical support to the fleet; joint historical programs; preserving the records of the Navy Department; social history of the armed services; and historical coverage of the Tsunami relief effort. Participants will include serving naval officers and enlisted personnel and professional staff members from Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Army historical, museum, archival, training and educational, art and artifact, curatorial, and non-governmental organizations. 

Social functions will include a reception hosted by the Naval Historical Foundation in the United States Navy Museum, Bldg. 76 (site of the Workshop), Washington Navy Yard, on 28 June; a guided tour of the Congressional Cemetery on 29 June; and a guided tour of National Archives II, College Park, MD, on 30 June.

Registration: There will be no charge for registration, but all attendees must register.  Those in attendance will be entitled to coffee, tea, and pastries each morning; the two off-site tours; and a reception sponsored by the Naval Historical Foundation.  

To obtain a copy of the registration form and the program, contact the Conference Registrar, Lieutenant Casey Batchelor, USN, U.S. Naval Historical Center, by email: casey.batchelor@navy.mil or phone: (202) 433-0471; DSN 288-0471.

We welcome attendance by anyone interested in the proud past of the United States Navy and its historical programs.