19th October 2025 - British Officers Club, Washington DC Trafalgar Night Dinner

The British Officers Club, Washington DC, will hold their annual Trafalgar Night Dinner at the Country Club of Fairfax, Fairfax VA, on 19 October.  As soon as additional details become available, I will send them out to you.  This is always a very enjoyable event arranged by 1805 Club member Peter Pennington.  The event not only includes an excellent meal, but also a great band and dancing.  

Pete Stark - North American Secretary

19th September 2025 - Dudley Knox Achievement Award Reception

The Dudley Knox achievement award ceremony and cocktail party will be held at the U.S. Naval Institute Friday, 19 September beginning at 5:15pm at the U.S. Naval Institute.  Information and registration can be found at https://www.usni.org/events/dudley-knox-achievement-award-reception-0.

18th - 19th September 2025 - McMullen Naval History Symposium

The McMullen Naval History Symposium takes place on 18-19 September at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis MD.  I recommend this symposium very highly.  International in scope, it is the premier gathering of naval historians, whose professional presentations run the gamut of topics.  If you have not already registered for this FREE event, you may do so at https://usna.edu/History/Symposium/index.php.  This link will also give you additional information on the symposium, including the tentative agenda, security protocol, etc.  Please note that it is also being presented online.  The 1805 Club will sponsor one of the panels, and have an information table in the reception area.

2nd August 2025 - Battle of the Nile Luncheon

Our Battle of the Nile Luncheon takes place on Saturday, 2 August, 11:45am at the Mystic BBQ restaurant in Alexandria VA.  Please see the attached flyer for details.  Note that there is a limit of 18 attendees so please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to attend.  If you have already contacted me, no need to do so again; I have you on the list!

23 September - Friday, 24 September 2021

The McMullen Naval History Symposium

The 2021 McMullen Naval History Symposium will take place September 23 - 24 2021 both in-person and virtually at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis MD USA.  The 1805 Club is sponsoring a panel of presenters.  Click here to view full details of the event

14th August 2021 - Providence Cruise and Dinner

A Cruise and Dinner has been arranged for North American Memebers on Saturday the 14th August 2021.    Click here to view full details of the event.

17th May 2021 : Nelson at Sea 250  

Speakers include - Stephen Howarth (The 1805 Club), Professor Andrew Lambert FRHistS,  Admiral James Foggo III USN (Ret),  Fleet Commander Vice-Admiral Jerry Kyd CBE RN and Matthew Bergman. Click here to view

July 2020 : Horatio Hornblower vs Jack Aubrey : Leadership Lessons from the Age of Sail

Speakers include - Dr Craig Symonds, the Ernest J. King Professor Emeritus of Maritime History at the Naval War College and Former Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable John Lehman.  

Moderator is Dr. John Hattendorf, Ernest J. King Professor Emeritus of Maritime History at the Naval War College.
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