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 working boat haulout and workshop and maritime heritage center.
Rebecca Poulson, 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 working boat haulout and workshop and maritime heritage center.
Rebecca Poulson, Director
SMHS Board Members
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President Mike Litman
Treasurer Joe D'Arienzo
Brinnen Carter 
John Dunlap
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 at sitkamaritime@gmail.com.
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Stan Barge
Josh Wisniewski
Karen Mead Anthony Vlahovich |
Are you interested in a career with the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society? We are seeking a person who wants to take the SMHS to the next level as our Executive Director. If you are passionate about maritime heritage, education and nonprofit management, check out our job description here and submit a letter of interest to sitkamaritime@gmail.com.
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 maritime-themed lectures and hands-on workshops.
Meanwhile, volunteers and contractors have worked tirelessly on the Japonski Island Boathouse project, logging thousands of hours painting, restoring the building steadily, and cataloging items in the Boathouse. (See the Boathouse page for the story in photos!)
Volunteer Terry Perensovich helps rebuild windows
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 Rebuilding the foundation!
We also hold fundraisers and they often involve food. This is from the black cod tips feed we held for several years on Alaska Day. |