Naval History & Heritage Command's photostream  

Welcome to the on-line artifact collection of the Naval History & Heritage Command's Curator Branch.

The Naval History & Heritage Command is the official history program of the United States Navy and is located at the historic Washington Navy Yard in the District of Columbia.

Mission of the Naval History & Heritage Command:

* Collect, preserve, protect and make available the artifacts, documents, and art that best embody our naval history and heritage for present and future generations.
* Advance the knowledge of naval history and heritage through professional research, analysis, interpretation, products and services.
* Make naval history and heritage "come alive" for our Sailors and Marines to enhance readiness and esprit de corps.
* Remind America of its need to maintain a strong Navy and Marine Corps to protect its citizens, their freedoms and the nation's maritime commerce.

Vision Statement of the Naval History & Heritage Command:

* Be the recognized authority on U.S. naval history and instill pride in America's naval heritage.