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History & Heritage

“Respect the past, and prepare for the future by taking
​action in the present.”       Rob Martin
About

May marks the return of warmer weather and the unofficial start of summer. It is a month that celebrates diversity, recognizes family, and honors our military. The month of May blends centuries-old observances with an appreciation of our shared history. Throughout the month we will celebrate these events — both traditional and contemporary.
Origins
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May is Asian Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month - a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
According to the Smithsonian, as civil rights movements swept the United States in the 1960's and 1970's Asian populations likewise seized the moment to agitate for their rights. The term "Asian American" emerged from student activists inspired by those movements. It signaled a shared and interconnected history of immigration, labor exploitation, and racism, as well as a common political agenda. It was a pushback against the pejorative word "Oriental".
In 1978, under President Jimmy Carter, a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Week. The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants (7 May 1843) and the contributions of Chinese workers to 
May
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the building of the transcontinental railroad completed 10 May 1869.
In 1992, with the passage of Public Law 102-540, President George H. W. Bush designated May as Asian/Pacific American 
​Heritage Month. The month was renamed as ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH in 2009.  

See below to read some of their stories!

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Explore History & Heritage by the Month
Black History Month
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  • Vaccinations in America
  • Black Sailors in the Revolutionary War
  • African Americans During the Revolution
  • Amistad
  • Eastville
  • ​​Benjamin Whitecuff - Hempstead's Black Loyalist Spy
  • ​Whaling
  • ​Lewis Temple - Blacksmith and Inventor
  • Slaves in the American Economy, part 1
  • ​Slaves in the American Economy, part 2
  • ​African Americans in U.S. Coast Guard History​​
Women's History Month
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  • Ida Lewis
  • Margaret Fuller
  • Marie Parsons
  • Martha Coston
  • Martha, Jennie, Rene & Celia
  • Mary McCann​
Hispanic History Month

  • Hispanic Maritime History
Holidays
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  • ​Lincoln's Birthday
  • ​​St. Valentine's Day​
  • St. Patrick's Day​
  • ​April Fools Day
  • ​Earth Day
  • ​May Day & May Basket Day
  • ​Mother's Day
  • ​Armed Forces Day
  • ​National Mariners Day
  • Memorial Day​

Jewish American Heritage Month

  • Jewish American Heritage Month​
  • Jewish Association of United Brethren at Temple Dedication, Sag Harbor 1900
  • ​Einstein in Southold
  • ​L.B. Smith Rubber Company
  • ​Patchogue Merchants
Asian American & Pacific Islander Month 

  • Asian American & Pacific Islander Month
  • ​The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
  • ​Chinese Farms in Queens
  • Golden Venture



Visit the Long Island Maritime Museum
to learn more about history & heritage while checking out
 the many exhibits located throughout our campus.

Connect and Contact Us Anytime   limm@limaritime.org

Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Avenue, West Sayville, New York 11796

                     
631-854-4974 
                              
631-HISTORY          
​631-447-8679

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Museum Staff
    • Mission Statement
    • Privacy Policy
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Job Opportunities
  • Visit
  • Exhibits
    • Shipwrecks
    • History & Heritage
  • Digital Archives
  • Education Programs
    • Lectures at the Museum
    • Path Through History
    • Story Time by the Bay
    • Shakespeare On The Bay
    • America's Boating Course
    • Watercolor Workshops
    • Plein Air Painting
    • Tai Chi Classes
    • Bay Days Summer Camp
  • Events
    • Keels & Wheels
    • Seafood Festival 2023
    • Thursdays On The Bay
    • Halloween Boat Burning
  • Sail Priscilla
    • FAQ
  • Facility Rental
    • Photo Shoots
  • Watercraft For Sale