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The Few The Proud The Marines

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The National Museum of the Marine Corps opened to the public on November 13, 2006. It pays tribute to the US Marines who have served our country since 1776 and will be an inspiration to those who will serve serve in the future. It is built on a 135-acre site on US 1 just south of the entrance to the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia. The Museum's design reflects the image of the flag-raisers on Mount Suribachi at Iwo Jima.  It  was designed to invite visitors to its stunning 118,000-square-foot building.  State-of-the-art technology will give visitors a genuine sense of "being in the action" with the Marines.  The structure is clearly visible from I-95.

 

There is little I can say to accurately describe the beauty and majesty of this museum - the only way to appreciate it is to plan a visit.  It makes no difference whether you are or ever were a US Marine or member of any other branch of the US military.  It is a tribute to the honor, commitment and integrity of the men and women who have fought so bravely to defend our freedoms. 

Many of the exhibits are interactive.  The entrance to the Vietnam War exhibit is an exit from a helicopter to a steamy jungle village.  The temperature is actually cold at the Chosin Reservoir in Korea.  Living Marines were the models for the figures you will see at the museum

A visit to the National Capital Area will no longer be complete without at least half a day devoted to this museum.  Of course, Marines will need to allow much more time!!!  To visit the museum's website just click on the Marine emblem below.

 

Finally, when you exit the museum go north on US 1 just past the entrance to Quantico Marine Corps Base and stop in at The Globe and Laurel Restaurant on your left.  It was the nearest thing to a US Marine museum before the new museun opened.  The walls are totally covered with US Marine Corps memorabilia and the food is excellent.

 

 

 

 

 

Comments (10)

Jessica Horton Jessica Horton Realty
Jessica Horton - Jessica Horton & Associates - Griffin, GA
Jessica Horton: I'm not #1... You Are!

SEMPER FI!  Anything about the Marines gets a 5 for it! 

Oct 01, 2007 01:33 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"
Jessica Thank you - they are a special group - we have many friends and clients who are Marines.
Oct 01, 2007 01:35 AM
Jessica Horton Jessica Horton Realty
Jessica Horton - Jessica Horton & Associates - Griffin, GA
Jessica Horton: I'm not #1... You Are!
My husband had 3 years of Naval R.O.T.C and had already taken his test and was going to the Marines then OCS.  Then he injured his back in a very bad wreck and couldn't go.  We have friends and clients that are Marines also.  They are a special group of people!
Oct 01, 2007 01:46 AM
Tino Muratore Illinois FHA-VA-First Time Home Buyer Specialist
Allied First Bank - Yorkville, IL

Karen,

I agree with Jessica!  Great share.... I was in the "Corps" from 1986-1990.

Oct 01, 2007 02:01 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"
Tino,  As my former Marine husband says, SEMPER FI
Oct 01, 2007 02:12 AM
Tino Muratore Illinois FHA-VA-First Time Home Buyer Specialist
Allied First Bank - Yorkville, IL
Right On Karen!
Oct 01, 2007 02:41 AM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate
Anybody that would give up their time and life to defend our freedom and way of life as Americans is an outstanding person in my book. The Marines is a symbol of that belief. Great post Karen.
Oct 01, 2007 04:13 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"
Bill, Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on my post, Karen
Oct 01, 2007 09:15 AM
Danielle V. Lewis
DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY
DDR Realty
One of my friends from elementary school was a Marine, and died in Iraq about a year and a half ago. I would definitely like to visit this museum in his honor.
Oct 05, 2007 01:38 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

I am certain you would make him pleased if he knew - maybe he will.  Come on down. Karen

Oct 05, 2007 01:44 AM