USMC Museum Parris Island

USMC Museum Parris Island Any questions or submissions must go to the Museum at [email protected]. This site is not an official U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) site. OOH-RAH !!!

Parris Island Heritage Foundation manages this page & is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Marine Corps history and supporting the Parris Island Museum. Our website is owned and operated by The Parris Island Historical and Museum Society, a nonprofit authorized to support the Parris Island Command Museum.

A little R and R on PI. 5th Battalion Platoon book from Platoons 388, 393, and 398
12/08/2025

A little R and R on PI. 5th Battalion Platoon book from Platoons 388, 393, and 398

12/08/2025

The Day That Lives in Infamy

84 years ago, the devastating surprise attack on Naval Base Pearl Harbor by the Imperial Japanese Navy claimed the lives of 2,403 American service members, wounded 1,178, and resulted in significant damage or loss of 8 battleships, 3 cruisers, and more than 180 aircraft. On this fateful day in 1941, 353 aircraft descended upon the base, unleashing destruction in under 90 minutes. Despite the unpreparedness, courageous Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors mounted a defense, engaging the enemy with anti-aircraft fire and mounting rescue efforts.

A key factor in America's eventual recovery was the fortunate absence of all U.S. aircraft carriers from Pearl Harbor during the assault. The attack served as a pivotal event, compelling the United States to formally enter World War II. Just six months later, the U.S. would secure a crucial victory at the Battle of Midway, where the newly created 3rd and 6th Marine Defense Battalions played a crucial role in defending the island and stopping the Japanese advance across the Pacific.

✍️ (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Ellen Guo)

A page out of Platoon 1014 book Feb 1982.
12/05/2025

A page out of Platoon 1014 book Feb 1982.

“On December 7, 1941, when news of the attack on Pearl Harbor thundered across the nation, this island was home to just ...
12/02/2025

“On December 7, 1941, when news of the attack on Pearl Harbor thundered across the nation, this island was home to just under 3,000 recruits and a few thousand permanent personnel. But Marines do not shrink from challenge; we meet it head-on. In the days that followed, the gates of Parris Island swung wide to a flood of young Americans answering the call to defend their country. Over 5,200 new recruits poured in before the year’s end, and by January 1942, the recruit population had swelled to some 15,000—each one burning with the determination to earn the title Marine.”

Port Royal naval station. In 1900, Parris Island remained an isolated naval station that was only connected to the main...
12/01/2025

Port Royal naval station. In 1900, Parris Island remained an isolated naval station that was only connected to the mainland by telegraph.

Semper Fidelis
11/27/2025

Semper Fidelis

Hurricane of 1940.
11/24/2025

Hurricane of 1940.

The DI. Jack Webb starred in and produced the hit movie, the DI. The story was about it a Parris Island Drill Instructor...
11/22/2025

The DI. Jack Webb starred in and produced the hit movie, the DI. The story was about it a Parris Island Drill Instructor. c. 1957.

Parris Island’s Iron Mike was unveiled in 1924. The statue was sculpted by World War I veteran Robert Ingersoll Aitken (...
11/21/2025

Parris Island’s Iron Mike was unveiled in 1924. The statue was sculpted by World War I veteran Robert Ingersoll Aitken (1878-1949).

Pages from Platoon 1108 yearbook c. 1981
11/19/2025

Pages from Platoon 1108 yearbook c. 1981

Address

Bldg. 111, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Port Royal, SC
29905

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18432282166

Website

http://www.parrisislandfoundation.org/, https://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Visitors/Parris-

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