Bob, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons It is well known that Thomas Jefferson is the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson’s gravestone at Monticello reads: “Here was buried Thomas Jefferson author of the Declaration of Independence, of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and Father of the University of Virginia.”…
Meet the Marine. Be Inspired. NOW OPEN! Lejeune Memorial Gardens | Jacksonville, NC Mission Honor, preserve, and teach the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors. Showcase the Marine example to inspire future generations. FRONT AND CENTERJuly 2026 Published monthly by Carolina Museum of the Marine | Vol. 5, No. 7 Message from the President and…
Meet the Marine. Be Inspired. NOW OPEN! Lejeune Memorial Gardens | Jacksonville, NC Mission Honor, preserve, and teach the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors. Showcase the Marine example to inspire future generations. FRONT AND CENTERJune 2026 Published monthly by Carolina Museum of the Marine | Vol. 5, No. 6 Dear Friends of the Museum,…
This month, after nearly 27 years of vision, perseverance, and generosity, the Carolina Museum of the Marine opens its doors. Many people have called this moment the finish line. In truth, it is the starting line. Before we look ahead, I want to pause and simply say thank you. Thank you to the donors, sponsors,…
The Day has finally arrived. Carolina Museum of the Marine opens to the public this month, Monday 8 June. Of course, there is much that can be said about this celebratory day, and much that has been said, but this month, June 2026, we begin in earnest both to commemorate and remember the achievements and…
The Carolina Museum of the Marine continues to gain national attention as excitement builds toward the museum’s opening in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Recently, two major publications featured the museum and its mission to honor the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors while inspiring future generations. Military.com published a feature highlighting the decades-long effort behind the…
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