Martin Edward Sullivan, 70, passed away February 25, 2014. Sullivan was the former Director of both the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., and Historic St. Mary's City of Maryland. He was well known in the museum field and was the recipient of a number of professional honors including recognition on the American Association of Museum's Centennial Honor Roll in 2006. He was most recently bestowed the American Alliance of Museum's 2014 Award for Distinguished Service to Museums. Sullivan received a B.A. from Siena College and a Ph.D. in American History from the University of Notre Dame. He served as President of the Rensselaerville Institute from 1981-1983, and later as Director of the New York State Museum from 1983-1990. During his tenure at the New York State Museum, Sullivan lead the historic return of sacred wampum belts from the museum collection to the Onondoga Nation of Indians. From 1990-1999 he served as Director of the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ, an institution that showcases the fine arts and heritages of the Native people of the southwest. In 1999 Sullivan relocated to St. Mary's County, Maryland, in order to serve as the Executive Director of Historic St. Mary's City. He was an accomplished scholar with a passion for colonial history and was an Adjunct Professor of History at both St. Mary's College of Maryland and at ASU. Sullivan is survived by his wife, Katherine and two daughters.