Annual Conference

The NC Maritime History Council hosts an annual conference in the fall of each year. Since 1990, the NCMHC Conference has brought together new and veteran maritime historians to highlight historical and archaeological research and activities throughout the region. The conference provides our members with fantastic networking opportunities with academic researchers, professionals, state and federal agencies, as well as the next generation of students engaging with maritime history.

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36th Annual Conference Call for Papers!

Our 36th Annual NC Maritime History Council Conference will be held at Tryon Palace, New Bern on November 19-21, 2026! Information on how to submit a paper to the conference and the conference theme can be found below. The deadline to submit a paper abstract is September 18, 2026! Finding Common Waters: NC and US The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a transformative moment that severed ties between Great Britain and its

Apr 233 min read

2025 Conference Agenda

Use the link below to view or download the agenda for this year's NC Maritime History Council Conference at Fort Fisher State Historic Site! Stay tuned on here and social media for final information related to the conference. We look forward to seeing everyone later this week!

Dec 1, 20251 min read

35th Annual Conference Registration OPEN!

Conference registration OPEN!

Oct 20, 20251 min read

35th Annual Conference Call for Papers - DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Our 35th Annual NC Maritime History Council Conference will be held at Fort Fisher State Historic Site on December 4-6, 2025 ! Information on how to submit a paper to the conference and the conference theme can be found below. The deadline to submit a paper abstract has been extended to October 31, 2025 ! Commerce, Labor, and War in the Carolinas The Cape Fear River is the only waterway in North Carolina that flows directly into the Atlantic Ocean. Port records indicate that

Oct 20, 20252 min read

35th Annual Conference Call for Papers!

Our 35th Annual NC Maritime History Council Conference will be held at Fort Fisher State Historic Site on December 4-6, 2025 !...

Sep 3, 20252 min read

Conference Agenda

Below is the final agenda for the 34th Annual North Carolina Maritime History Council Conference. See you in Manteo! Don't forget to...

Oct 29, 20244 min read

34th Annual Conference REGISTRATION OPEN!!!

NOTE : Registration for the conference includes membership to the Council! Create a profile on our site and purchase your registration....

Oct 9, 20242 min read

34th Annual Conference Call for Papers EXTENDED!

Presenters now have until October 07, 2024 to submit an abstract for our 34th Annual Conference in Manteo, NC November 7-9! Details on...

Sep 14, 20241 min read

34th Annual Conference Date Change

Our 34th Annual NC Maritime History Council Conference will now be held in Manteo, NC on November 7-10, 2024. Please refer to the Call...

Jun 27, 20241 min read

Conference Parking Update

As our upcoming 33rd Annual Conference approaches, we wanted to update everyone on the conference venue and parking options on ECU...

Nov 21, 20231 min read

2023 Conference Agenda

Below is the preliminary agenda for the 33rd Annual North Carolina Maritime History Council Conference! Click the titles on each talk to...

Oct 25, 20234 min read

Conference Registration OPEN

Register for the 33rd Annual NC Maritime History Council Conference now! With our new website, we have a slightly different registration...

Oct 2, 20231 min read

33rd Annual NCMHC Conference 2023 Call for Papers: Legacies of Maritime Carolina

When: November 30 - December 2, 2023 Where: East Carolina University, Greenville, NC The story of North Carolina is closely interwoven...

Jun 26, 20232 min read

32nd Annual NCMHC Conference Agenda: Leisure & Labor on the Carolina Coast

Thursday, December 1 Swansboro Historical Association (502 W. Church Street, Swansboro, North Carolina 28584) 4:30-6:00 Registration &...

Feb 21, 20234 min read

32nd Annual NCMHC Conference 2022 Call for Papers: Leisure & Labor on the Carolina Coast

When: December 1-3, 2022 Where: Swansboro Historical Association & Hammocks Beach State Park The history of Swansboro, North Carolina...

Feb 21, 20233 min read