Unlocking the Wisdom of the Ancient Canoes | NMHS First Thursdays with Stormy Hamar & Jason Rucker

Join the National Maritime Historical Society for this inspiring First Thursdays Seminar with Haida canoe carver Stormy Hamar of Kasaan, Alaska, and filmmaker Jason Rucker, who documents and supports the revival of traditional ocean-going dugout canoes. Together they share how these remarkable vessels—carved from single logs using ancestral knowledge—connect generations through craftsmanship, culture, and community. From carving techniques to cultural preservation, their work celebrates the living maritime traditions that continue to guide and inspire today. The First Thursdays Seminar Series brings maritime historians, artists, and experts together each month to explore the many ways people have lived with and learned from the sea. About the National Maritime Historical Society The NMHS preserves and promotes America’s seafaring heritage through Sea History magazine, educational programs, and public events that connect people to the maritime past and future. Learn more and join the Society at https://seahistory.org.