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 cool place to learn about history! It's located at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in Beaufort, South Carolina, United States. This museum is quite large, covering about 10,000 square feet.
Inside, you can explore the exciting history of the United States Marine Corps. You'll also discover the story of the Port Royal area. The exhibits show how the island has changed over time. You can see things from Native American times and learn about early French and Spanish colonies. There are also artifacts from the early 1800s right up to today.
History of the Museum
The Parris Island Museum officially opened on January 8, 1975. It was dedicated by General Robert E. Cushman, Jr., who was the top leader of the Marine Corps at the time. The building where the museum is now used to be a recreation center for enlisted Marines. It was first built in 1951.
The museum got a big makeover that lasted a whole year. This renovation was finished in the spring of 2008. It helped make the exhibits even better for visitors like you!
See also
- United States Marine Corps Recruit Training
- USS Parris Island (AG-72)
