USMC Museum Parris Island

06/20/2026

The Parris Island Museum highlights famous Marines throughout history, from childhood favorite Captain Kangaroo to acclaimed actor Harvey Keitel and reggae superstar Shaggy.

Who are some of your favorite famous Marines?

06/17/2026

Haircuts through the years...

Tell us your memory of the first time your hair was cut on Parris Island!

06/16/2026

This Day in Marine Corps History
1951 – The 1st Marine Division reached its objective in the Korean War - a line running northeast from the Hwachon Reservoir through the Punch Bowl, a gigantic volcanic crater.

Learn More at the Link:
https://www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/Drive%20North-U_S_%20Marines%20at%20the%20Punchbowl%20PCN%2019000319500.pdf

06/15/2026

Come visit the Parris Island Museum today!

06/12/2026

On the Day in Marine Corps History
1948 – The Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 is signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The law authorized 100 regular Women Marine officers, 10 warrant officers, and 1,000 enlisted in a gradual build-up over a two-year period with regular candidates coming from Reserve Women Marines on active duty or those with prior service not on active duty.

Learn more at the link:
https://www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/A%20History%20of%20the%20Women%20Marines%201946-1977%20PCN%2019000309400.pdf

06/11/2026

Exhibit Spotlight
As our nation approaches the celebration of 250 years of American independence, we take time to honor the brave Marines who served during the Revolutionary War and helped shape our country's history.

Visit the Museum and explore our Revolutionary and Colonial Marine exhibits, featuring reproduction period uniforms, weapons dating to the 1770s, a 12-pounder cannon, and interactive displays. Discover the story of the Battle of Port Royal Island and learn about South Carolina's role in the founding of our nation.

06/10/2026

On this Day in Marine Corps History
1871 – Captain McLane Tilton leads over 100 Marines, part of a naval landing force of around 650 Marines and sailors, which landed in Korean as part of an expedition against the Han River forts in Korea.

Learn more at the link:
https://www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/Landing%20in%20Korea%201871.PDF?ver=2018-10-29-141843-683

06/08/2026

Chow and Mess Duty
Platoon 3036 c. 1968

06/06/2026

On This Day in Marine Corps History
1918 – The U.S. Marine Brigade launched a defining assault in the Battle of Belleau Woods. U.S. Marines under Brigadier General James Harbord, U.S. Army, and Allied forces lead the attack against the four German divisions positioned in the woods and by the end of the first day suffer more than 1,000 casualties. The Marine forces launch a desperate close combat assault against German soldiers and completely shred the defensive counterattack. The Marines' tenacity inspired the myth that surviving German soldiers nicknamed their adversaries “Devil Dogs." Legendary Gunnery Sergeant Dan Daly reputedly leaps from a trench bellowing to his platoon: “Come on, you sons of bi***es! Do you want to live forever?”

Learn More at the Link Below:
https://www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/The%20United%20States%20Marine%20Corps%20in%20the%20World%20War.pdf?ver=2018-10-30-084433-457

06/05/2026