NOTICES
OPERATIONAL ARCHIVES
The Operational Archives at the Washington Navy Yard is open for researchers from 0900-1600 Mondays and Fridays only.
This adjustment is to allow preparation for moving a significant portion of archival material to facilities with archival standard environmental conditions.
AVIATION HISTORY and SHIPS HISTORY ARCHIVES
Aviation History and Ships History Archives - Open 0900 to 1600 Monday, Thursday, and Friday - Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
CURATOR ARTIFACT COLLECTION
The Curator Branch of the NHHC at the Washington Navy Yard recently completed the process of relocating collections deemed to be at "High Risk" to proper storage facilities in preparation for a mold remediation project. During this work phase, access to parts of the Curator Artifact Collection is not possible. Curator Branch staff is available to respond to inquiries. Updates will be provided as to when normal operations are restored.
Archives & Artifacts Changes to operational schedule.
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OPERATIONAL ARCHIVES
The Operational Archives at the Washington Navy Yard is open for researchers from 0900-1600 Mondays and Fridays only. This adjustment is to allow preparation for moving a significant portion of archival material to facilities with archival standard environmental conditions.
AVIATION HISTORY and SHIPS HISTORY ARCHIVES
Aviation History and Ships History Archives - Open 0900 to 1600 Monday, Thursday, and Friday - Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
CURATOR ARTIFACT COLLECTION
The Curator Branch of the NHHC at the Washington Navy Yard facility is in the process of relocating collections deemed to be at "High Risk" to new storage facilities. During the relocation process, access to parts of the Curator Artifact Collection is not possible. Staff will be available to respond to inquiries on a limited basis. Updates will be provided as to when normal operations are restored.
Photo Section
Changes to operational schedule.
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It is recommended that researchers call ahead for an appointment at 202-433-2765.
The Photographic Section is being reassigned from the Museums and Collections Division to the History and Archives Division during 2012. The Section is open to the public Monday, Tuesday and Friday each week (Except on Federal holidays). The Section is closed Wednesday and Thursday to allow staff to concentrate on projects associated with the realignment.
Navy Art Gallery The Art Gallery is closed to visitors.
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The Art Gallery's closure is to prepare the collection for movement to an offsite facility with appropriate environmental conditions. The Gallery will reopen in a new location in 2012.
Researchers - please contact the Gallery for assistance at (202) 433-3815
NEWS
Ship Naming Report
Report to Congress on Policies and Practices of the U.S. Navy for Naming the Vessels of the Navy >>View
2011 NHHC Strategic Plan
Stategic Plan for the Naval History & Heritage Command 2011-2016 >>View
NHHC in the News
U.S. Navy history news from across the world. >>View
COMMEMORATIONS
New Bicentennial of the War of 1812 Website
New Navy Birthday
Additional resources related to U.S. Navy commemorations. >>View
DIVERSITY IN NAVAL HISTORY
Diversity resources such as photos, biographies, and presentations. >>View
FOIA RequestNHHC FOIA Service Center >>View
HQWEB LINKNHHC employees only. CAC access required. >>Connect
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