I am pleased to announce that the 2014 Annual Conference for the Council of American Maritime Museums will be held at the new National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, Ohio. 

Formerly the Inland Seas Museum in Vermillion, Ohio, they have built an impressive new museum on the waterfront. This is an opportunity for CAMM members to tour the new Museum and hear from the staff on their unique experience building a museum from the ground up.

Thanks to the entire staff of the National Museum of the Great Lakes for their generous invitation to host the 2014 Conference. On behalf of the entire Board, we look forward to seeing you in Toledo next spring.

Best Regards,

Dave Pearson

CAMM President

New National Museum on the Great Lakes to host 2014 CAMM meeting April 27 - 30

The Great Lakes Historical Society and Inland Seas Museum is moving to a new facility in Toledo, Ohio. CAMM will be there to help celebrate their grand opening in April. More details will be posted on CAMM's website as they become available.

Meanwhile please email session proposals to program chair Marifrances Trivelli <trivelli@lamaritimemuseum.org>. We welcome topics on a wide range of issues of current importance to maritime museums, including but not limited to ship & small craft preservation, special collections, lighthouses/lifesaving stations, underwater archaeology, traveling exhibits, and social media. The proposal should include a brief synopsis of your presentation as well as contact information including email.

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