Parris Island Museum facts for kids
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| Established | January 8, 1975 |
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| Location | Building 111, Panama Street Marine Corps Recruit Depot Beaufort, South Carolina United States |
| Type | Military History |
The Parris Island Museum is a special place located at Building 111, Panama Street. It is found within the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in Beaufort, South Carolina, United States. This museum is a large building, about 10,000 square feet (or 929 square meters) in size.
Inside, you can explore the exciting history of the United States Marine Corps. You can also learn about the Port Royal area where the museum is located. The exhibits cover a long period of time. They show how the island was used by Native American civilizations. They also tell about French and Spanish colonies that were once there. Finally, they bring you up to modern times. You can see old items from the early 1800s all the way to today.
Museum History
When the Museum Started
The Parris Island Museum was officially opened on January 8, 1975. The person who opened it was General Robert E. Cushman, Jr.. He was the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The Commandant is the highest-ranking officer in the Marine Corps.
The museum was set up in a building that used to be called the War Memorial Building. This building was first built in 1951. Back then, it was a fun place for enlisted Marines to relax and enjoy themselves.
Museum Updates
The museum got a big makeover that lasted a whole year. This renovation was finished in the spring of 2008. These updates helped make the museum even better for visitors.
See also
- United States Marine Corps Recruit Training
- USS Parris Island (AG-72)
