USMC Museum Parris Island

Parris Island Museum is housed in the War Memorial Building on Panama Street. Built in 1951, this historic structure is a monument to Marines of the past as a source of inspiration for the future. Along with 10,000 square feet of exhibit space, the museum also maintains historical archives, manuscript collections, and a library.

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

One leader will be forever linked to the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Major General Lewis E. Lyle. The museum’s rotunda is named in his honor. Maj Gen Lyle flew with the Eighth in World War II. He piloted the oooLD Soljer for 16 missions and flew more than 70 additional missions […]