National Maritime Historical Society

Founded in 1963, the National Maritime Historical Society is a not-for-profit membership organization headquartered on the scenic Hudson River in Peekskill, New York. The Society is an international organization of approximately 16,000 loyal constituents. NMHS seeks to reach the public with the rich message of seafaring America, working in close cooperation with maritime museums and a multiplicity of other maritime networks. The mission of the Society is to raise awareness of our nation’s maritime heritage and the role seafaring has played in shaping civilization, through publications, educational programs, sail training and the preservation of historic ships.