Montford Point Marine Museum

Visit this museum which preserves the legacy of the Montford Point Marines, African American Marines who served with courage and pride from 1942 to 1949.

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A visit to this museum located on the hallowed grounds of Montford Point Camp of Jacksonville, North Carolina will open the eyes of your students to the history of the African American Marines who served with courage and pride from 1942 to 1949. The mission of the museum is to capture the unique history of these men through photographs, documents, papers, and artifacts.

The museum is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00am to 2:00pm, 4:00pm to 7:00 pm. Saturday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Call (910) 450-1340 to schedule viewings for groups.