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WELCOME
In 1943 a sailor serving aboard the aircraft carrier Hornet (CV 12) wrote home to his parents, saying "wherever we go, [we] will be part of America." Indeed, the Navy's story is the nation's story and every Navy story has a history. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) preserves those stories and interprets that history.
Whether you visit one of the twelve official US Navy Museums, take advantage of public programs and publications, or seek knowledge through the artifacts, documents, images and artwork available at the NHHC, you will find that this is where the history, legacy and traditions of the United States Navy come alive.
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Pirates or Privateers?
Join the staff of the U.S. Navy Museum as we discover the history of the
War of 1812! Families can discover what ship board surgery was like,
chat with Dolly Madison, watch a re-creation of gun crew firing drills,
while children can become Privateers with their very own Letter of
Marque! Senior Historian, Dr. Michael Crawford, will also be on hand to
share the history behind pirates, privateers, and the outbreak of the
War of 1812.
Click here for more information
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NOTICES
NHHC SERVICE CHANGES
Archives The ship and aviation archive in Bldg. 200 on the Washington
Navy Yard will close to all researchers on 29 June due to
building renovation. Staff will resume responding to
reference inquiries when the archive reopens in Bldg. 70 October 1.
Curator The artifact collection will begin a major relocation from the
National Capital Region on 16 March. The ability to process loan requests will be severely restricted for the foreseeable future;
this website will announce when normal operations will resume.
NAVAL WAR COLLEGE, RI
The Art of Deception: Camouflage to Dazzle is now open in the temporary exhibit gallery at the Naval War College Museum in Newport, RI. The exhibit will continue until
the middle of September
OLD IRONSIDES
The NHHC is now hosting the USS Constitution's website! The site includes a history of the Navy's oldest commissioned warship, visitor
information, photographs, news, and details on special events and services.
USS Constitution web site
Naval History &
Heritage Command
805 Kidder Breese Street SE Washington Navy Yard, DC
20374-5060
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NHHC HIGHLIGHTS
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Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
(DANFS) Find service descriptions of American naval vessels in the online version of the DANFS.
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Wild, Wacky, Sometimes Wet Wednesdays
The Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, WA Summer children’s program begins July 8. Craft and science projects, face painting, sidewalk chalk, and water! Pre-school to age 10. Wednesdays July and August from 10:00 until 2:00. FREE!
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Family Fun Fridays - June through August
Join the Hampton Roads Naval Museum for Family Fun Fridays! Participate in a scavenger hunt and other exciting hands-on activities, while learning about 234 years of Naval history.
Fun for everyone!
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Online Reading Room
Can't make it to Washington DC to visit the Navy Department Library? Check out the online reading room for publications, documents and presentations on a variety of naval subjects.
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Publications
NHHC inaugurates series on the U.S. Navy and the Vietnam War. Book descriptions and ordering information are now available on the Publications page.
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Magic of Flight
Experience the magic of flight while sitting at home! Certain exhibits at
the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola FL, can be toured online,
along with the Museum's renowned aircraft collection.
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Internships:
The NHHC offers internships
in a number of fields, including historical research, writing, education and
artifact management. More>>
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