September 2026 Speaker Series at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum

Join USCG LT Brandon Collins for an engaging presentation on how the events of September 11, 2001, transformed the U.S. Coast Guard's maritime response. The program will explore the Coast Guard's evolution from traditional search and rescue and marine safety missions to today's all-hazards response capabilities. The presentation will include a screening of the short documentary Boatlift, narrated by Tom Hanks, highlighting the remarkable maritime evacuation of more than 300,000 people from Manhattan in the aftermath of 9/11. Discover how the Coast Guard continues to respond to major harbor evacuations, natural disasters, offshore emergencies and evolving maritime threats. Purchase tickets here.