NATIONAL MONTFORD POINT MUSEUMThe Montford Point Marine Museum was established to preserve the legacy of the Montford Point Marines. Its mission is to collect, record, preserve and display relevant artifacts in a museum setting for public education and viewing. We have the largest collection of photographs, documents, papers; forever capturing the unique history of African American Marines from 1942 to 1949. Please browse our gallery to see more pictures of the museum. |
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LOCATIONThe Montford Point Marines Museum is housed on the hallowed grounds of Montford Point Camp in the East Wing of building M101, Marine Corps Base, Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, Jacksonville, NC. The Marines of Montford Point entered through its main gate as mere men of color, who had pride, courage and dedication. During the 1940s these men traveled a road that was not paved. They graduated to become Marines and brought the American people and the U.S. Marine Corps into a new era. Today many of the Marines who traveled through this groundbreaking period of American and Marine Corps history have contributed their life's successes to the pain, sacrifices, and rewards that were earned at Montford Point. | MUSEUM HOURSThe museum is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Other times will be made available by appointment. Please email the Museum Director or call (910) 554-0808 for any updates. ACCESS TO CAMP JOHNSON: The museum is located on Camp Johnson and requires base access or you must gain access to the base through the Wilson Gate visitors center. Please call to ensure you meet the base requirements before arriving at the gate. Base Pass information POC is Mr. Toney Brown General Museum information Tikishia C. Smiley museumdirector@montforpointmarines.org 910-554-0808 | ACQUISITIONThe Montford Point Museum is currently and constantly seeking material for future displays. We are looking for WW II photographs, diaries, personal and military objects, and other materials that reflect the lives, actions, and memories of the Montford Point Marines. If you have artifacts, there are two methods of donation. The first way is as a permanent gift, and the second way is as a short term or long term loan. In all cases material will be handled with care, protection, and above all else with respect. Items gathered during these drives will be used by the museum and will be made available to historians, researchers, and the general public for the advancement of historical preservation and awareness. |