The Sitka Maritime Heritage Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
based in Sitka, Alaska. We are dedicated to preserving our region's rich maritime history and promoting knowledge of maritime heritage and skills.
Our primary focus is the restoration of the historic
Japonski Island Boathouse as a Maritime Heritage Center.
Jenya Anichenko, Executive Director
based in Sitka, Alaska. We are dedicated to preserving our region's rich maritime history and promoting knowledge of maritime heritage and skills.
Our primary focus is the restoration of the historic
Japonski Island Boathouse as a Maritime Heritage Center.
Jenya Anichenko, Executive Director
SMHS Board Members
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President Mike Litman
Treasurer Joe D'Arienzo
Brinnen Carter Join the SMHS Board of Directors!SMHS has openings for new board members. This is a great opportunity for you to directly contribute to our organization! Interested individuals should email the director, Karen Martinsen, at sitkamaritime@gmail.com.
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Vice President
Rebecca Poulson 
Stan Barge
John Dunlap
Hayley Chambers
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Our Community
Hands-on Boatbuilding Demonstration
The Sitka Maritime Heritage Society has had a presence in the community for more than a decade.
During that time we have developed our educational mission by collecting photographs and oral histories, and organizing on maritime-themed lectures and hands-on workshops.
Meanwhile, volunteers have worked tirelessly on the Japonski Island Boathouse project, logging thousands of hours painting, doing foundation work and cataloging items in the Boathouse. (See the Boatshop Page for the story in photos!)
Volunteer Terry Perensovich helps rebuild windows
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 Rebuilding the foundation!
We also hold fundraisers ... we call them "fun-raisers" because they are always fun, and they often involve food. It's a great way to generate support for the boathouse restoration project, and educational events. |
