African American Military History Museum, Military history museum in Hattiesburg, United States.
The African American Military History Museum contains hundreds of artifacts, photographs, and military displays within a restored historic building hall.
The museum building originated as a United States Army Reserve Center and now preserves the legacy of African American military service since the American Revolution.
The museum exhibits tell the stories of individuals like Jesse L. Brown, the first Black naval aviator, and Ruth Bailey Earl among 500 Black nurses from World War II.
Located at 305 East Sixth Street, the museum opens Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM without admission fees.
The museum maintains one of the most complete collections of original Spanish-American War medals and accepts artifacts from the 18th through 21st centuries.
Location: Hattiesburg
Opening Hours: Mercredi-Vendredi 10:00-16:00; Samedi 12:00-16:00
Phone: +1(601)4501942
Website: http://hattiesburguso.com
GPS coordinates: 31.33410,-89.29272
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:10
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