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History & Heritage

​“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don't need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself."  - Thich Nhat Hanh
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About

May marks the return of warmer weather and the official start of summer. It is a month that celebrates diversity, recognizes family, and honors our military. The month of May blends centuries-old observations with an appreciation of our shared history. Throughout the month we will celebrate these events - both traditional and contemporary. May is dedicated to Jewish American Heritage and Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage.
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Origins
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Jewish American Heritage Month honors generations of Jewish Americans who helped form the fabric of American history culture, and society. 

In 1980 Congress authorized President Jimmy Carter to issue a proclamation designating a week in April or May as Jewish Heritage Week. In 2006, President George W. Bush issued the first Presidential Proclamation designating May as Jewish American Heritage Month. 


May is also designated to Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) as well. Much like Jewish Heritage Month, AAPI Heritage Month began as a  dedicated week under the orders of President Jimmy Carter. It was originally the first 10 days of May to commemorate the arrival of the First Japanese immigrants to the United States and the contribution of Chinese immigrants towards the construction of the transcontinental railroad. It wasn't until 1992 that President George H W Bush expanded the dedication to encompass the entire month. 
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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
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
Asian American & Pacific Islander Month 

  • Asian American & Pacific Islander Month
  • ​The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882



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

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

                         
631-HISTORY          limm@limaritime.org
​631-854-4974

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Museum Staff
    • Mission Statement
    • Privacy Policy
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
  • Visit
  • Exhibits
    • Shipwrecks
    • History & Heritage
  • Digital Archives
  • Education Programs
    • Lectures at the Museum
    • Story Time by the Bay
    • Watercolor Workshops
    • Plein Air Painting
    • America's Boating Course
    • Tai Chi Classes
    • Yoga Breeze
    • Spring Break
    • Bay Days Summer Camp
  • Events
    • Seafood Festival
    • Halloween Boat Burning
  • Sail Priscilla
    • FAQ
  • Facility Rental
    • Photo Shoots
  • New Construction
  • Media Archive