Council of American Maritime Museums

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Customs House at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts - The Salem Maritime National Historic Site consists of 12 historic structures and about 9 acres (36,000 m ) of land along the waterfront in Salem Harbor in Salem, Massachusetts, plus a Visitor Center in downtown Salem. It was the first American National Historic Site, and interprets the triangular trade during the colonial period; privateers during the American Revolution; and sea trade, especially with the Far East, after independence. Custom House - Salem, Massachusetts.JPG
Customs House at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts - The Salem Maritime National Historic Site consists of 12 historic structures and about 9 acres (36,000 m ) of land along the waterfront in Salem Harbor in Salem, Massachusetts, plus a Visitor Center in downtown Salem. It was the first American National Historic Site, and interprets the triangular trade during the colonial period; privateers during the American Revolution; and sea trade, especially with the Far East, after independence.

The Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM) was established in 1974 to be a forum for professionals working in North American maritime museums. [1] [2]

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It has a membership of 80+ museums, as well as scholars and professionals in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and Australia. [3]

According to a 1990 article in the journal Archaeology , the council's ethical standards "prohibit the display of artifacts from commercially exploited sites." [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Council of American Maritime Museums | Founded in 1974". CAMM. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  2. ↑ Carr, J. Revell (Autumn 1982). "HISTORIC MARITIME RESOURCES". The George Wright Forum. 2 (4): 43–51. JSTOR   43596982.
  3. ↑ "Museum Affiliates". Mystic Seaport Museum . Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  4. ↑ Elia, Ricardo (September–October 1990). "A Disneyesque Affair". Archaeology. 43 (5): 10, 12. JSTOR   41765851.
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