From September 24th to the 27th, the 12th annual Maritime Heritage Conference in Buffalo, New York will bring together nautical heritage organizations and enthusiasts for sessions featuring maritime museums, historic lighthouses, tall ships, small craft, marine art, sailing, naval and maritime scholars, advocacy, and more.

SS United States Conservancy Board Members Charles Anderson, Bill Myhre, and Warren Jones will present the story of the Big U in a plenary session on September 25th.