The Chicago Maritime Festival offers programs for local students; both at the Chicago Historical Society and at area schools in the days preceding the festival. Topics include maritime music, underwater archeology, shipwreck diving, ecology, songwriting, songs and stories, navigation, and more. To come to the Chicago Historical Society for a maritime performance or to bring a part of the Chicago Maritime Festival to your school call 773-774-7216 for complete information. Programs at schools may be partially funded by the Chicago Maritime Festival.