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McMullen Naval History Symposium

Welcome to the home of U.S. Naval Academy's McMullen Naval History Symposium. The History Department at Annapolis hosts this world-renowned event biennially to highlight the latest research on naval and maritime history from academics and practitioners all over the globe. The 2025 McMullen Symposium will be held in Annapolis, Maryland, on 18-19 September 2025.  Held since 1973, the symposium has been described as the "largest regular meeting of naval historians in the world"  and as the U.S. Navy's "single most important interaction with an academic historical audience."  

The year 2025 marks many significant milestones for the United States and its navy. Of special note is the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the founding of the Continental Navy. Many other significant naval events celebrate lesser milestones this year as well, including the end of the First Barbary War and the War of 1812, the end of World War II, and the founding of the US Naval Academy. 

The History Department of the United States Naval Academy invites proposals for papers to be presented at the 2025 McMullen Naval History Symposium on these and any other topics related to the naval and maritime history of the United States or the world.

  Director:  CAPT Stan Fisher
Deputy Director: CDR Lewis Patterson

 

Registration Information

The McMullen Naval History Symposium is free to attend. However, we do ask that you register in advance. 

Registration is now closed for McMullen 2025.

The DoubleTree Annapolis is once again providing us with a discounted conference rate. Book your room using this link in order to get the discounted rate.

Dudley Knox Achievement Award Reception: The U.S. Naval Institute hosts the Dudley Knox Achievement Award Reception on Friday night at the end of the symposium. It is not affiliated with the McMullen Naval History Symposium, but you can register for it separately here.

Program Agenda

Day 1: 18 September 2025

Mahan Hall, 0700-1700:  Registration/Refreshments/Exhibits
Mahan Hall, 0800-0845:  Plenary Session
Sampson Hall, 0900-1045:  Panel Session 1 (Various Classrooms)
Alumni Hall, 1130-1245:  CNO Naval History Luncheon (Bo Coppedge Room)--by invitation only
Sampson Hall, 1300-1445:  Panel Session 2 (Various Classrooms)
Sampson Hall, 1515-1700:  Panel Session 3 (Various Classrooms)
Preble Hall, 1700-1845:  Museum Reception
Mahan Hall, 1900-2000:  McMullen Seapower Address, Mr. Nathaniel Philbrick

Day 2: 19 September 2025

Mahan Hall, 0700-1730:  Registration/Refreshments/Exhibits
Sampson Hall, 0800-0945:  Panel Session 4 (Various Classrooms)
Sampson Hall, 1015-1200:  Panel Session 5 (Various Classrooms)
Alumni Hall, 1200-1330:  Lunch Break
Sampson Hall, 1330-1515:  Panel Session 6 (Various Classrooms)
Sampson Hall, 1530-1700:  Panel Session 7 (Various Classrooms)

View the full final schedule here.

 

***Update 8/19***  

- Bus transportation to USNA will operate on a regular basis both days, making stops at the Doubletree Hotel, Navy Marine Corps Stadium parking lot (Blue side, expect a small parking fee), and the Alumni Hall, adjacent to Mahan Hall.
- Parking on board USNA is very limited. Only DoD/USGov CAC holders (Active & Retired) are permitted to drive onto the campus.  All others must either walk through the Visitor Center at Gate 1, or arrive via the shuttle buses. Bus transportation is recommended for all due to the limited number of parking spots available for non-faculty/staff.
- The guest list for the CNO's Essay Contest luncheon will be sent out separately the first week in September.
- Publishers, please register for the conference HERE  separately so we have an accurate count.
***Update 8/28***
- The schedule of events is now final. No further changes will be made to the program.
- Panel chairs and presenters can now upload their presentations and papers to the Google shared folders (see email dated Aug 14, subj "Finalized McMullen Schedule").

  

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PREVIOUS SYMPOSIA:

2021 Naval History Symposium Schedule of Events
2019 Naval History Symposium Schedule of Events
2017 Naval History Symposium Schedule of Events
2015 Naval History Symposium Schedule of Events
2013 Naval History Symposium Schedule of Events
2011 Naval History Symposium Schedule of Events
2009 Naval History Symposium Schedule of Events
2007 Naval History Symposium Schedule of Events

 

 

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