Every Artifact Holds a Story

 

Explore the long and rich legacy of the United States Marine Corps as well as the exciting history of the Port Royal region. Thousands of artifacts, images, and other materials illustrate the varied stories within the exhibit galleries from Native American to modern Marines. Come and help discover and explore the contributions and sacrafices of those who helped shaped history.

The 10,000-square-foot (930 m²) facility is located on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. The exhibits focus on the long and honored history and traditions of the Marine Corps. On display are artifacts covering Port Royal's important military role from the American Revolution to the Civil War, along with development of the island into a Marine Corps installation after the Spanish-American War through the present.

Along side early Marine Corps history exhibits devoted entirely to the Charlesfort- Santa Elena National Historic Landmark, site of French and Spanish colonies on Parris Island between 1562 and 1587.

                             Admission is free.

The Parris Island Historical and Museum Society

 

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC

 

 

 

 

 Parris Island is open to the public daily from 1000-1630, and 0800-1630 on Family and Graduation Days. Holiday closures include New Years, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

 

 

 

 

For additional information on visiting the Parris Island Museum click on Visiting the Museum navigation link.