Carolina Museum of the Marine

Carolina Museum of the Marine Honoring the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors and inspiring future generations.

Honoring the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors,

Sustaining the ideals that are the foundation of our nation,

Inspiring principled, committed citizens.

Every Ornament Tells a StoryThis holiday season, help us fill the Carolina Museum of the Marine’s Tribute Tree with the ...
09/16/2026

Every Ornament Tells a Story

This holiday season, help us fill the Carolina Museum of the Marine’s Tribute Tree with the names of those who have served.

For $15, you can personalize an ornament honoring a Marine, Sailor, veteran, active-duty service member, or someone special whose service deserves to be remembered. Order your ornaments at this link: https://shorturl.at/LVoFA

Each ornament will be displayed on our Tribute Tree from November 23rd through January 3rd, creating a beautiful collection of names, memories, and stories of service. At the end of the season, your ornament will be yours to take home and treasure for years to come.

Personalized Tribute Ornaments $15 each

Ornaments will be on sale until October 31st – all orders MUST be received by 5:00pm on October 31st. Local pick-up for ornaments will be available after the holiday season concludes (they can pick up ornaments at the museum from January 4th through January 31st. If they would like their ornament mailed, an additional 7.00 shipping charge must be paid at time of purchase.

Every name has a story. Every story deserves to be remembered.

Order your ornaments at this link: https://shorturl.at/LVoFA

The Carolina Museum of the Marine is pleased to welcome Colonel Kipp Wahlgren, USMC (Ret), as its incoming President and...
09/16/2026

The Carolina Museum of the Marine is pleased to welcome Colonel Kipp Wahlgren, USMC (Ret), as its incoming President and Chief Executive Officer.

A 1995 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Colonel Wahlgren served more than three decades in the Marine Corps. His career included three deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving as commanding officer of 3D Supply Battalion, strategic planning for Marine Forces Europe and Africa, helping establish Marine Force Storage Command, and service as Deputy Commander of Marine Forces Korea. His most recent assignment was with 2D Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

Colonel Wahlgren holds an MBA from Indiana University and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. He and his wife, Leasa, have two children. We welcome Colonel Wahlgren to the Museum community as he leads the organization into its next chapter.

This holiday season, help us fill the Carolina Museum of the Marine’s Tribute Tree with the names of those who have serv...
09/15/2026

This holiday season, help us fill the Carolina Museum of the Marine’s Tribute Tree with the names of those who have served.

For $15, you can personalize an ornament honoring a Marine, Sailor, veteran, active-duty service member, or someone special whose service deserves to be remembered.

Each ornament will be displayed on our Tribute Tree from November 23rd through January 3rd, creating a beautiful collection of names, memories, and stories of service. Buy your ornaments here: https://shorturl.at/LVoFA

At the end of the season, your ornament will be yours to take home and treasure for years to come.

Ornaments will be on sale until October 31st – all orders MUST be received by 5:00pm on October 31st.

Carolina powered by Milk Road - New hours! The yummy MAFTF Cafe is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm. ...
09/12/2026

Carolina powered by Milk Road - New hours!

The yummy MAFTF Cafe is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm.

Continue the conversation with delicious brewed coffee on your next visit to the Museum!

On Patriot Day, we remember.Within Lejeune Memorial Gardens stands a beam recovered from the World Trade Center—a tangib...
09/11/2026

On Patriot Day, we remember.

Within Lejeune Memorial Gardens stands a beam recovered from the World Trade Center—a tangible reminder of the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and of the first responder Marines and countless others who answered the call in the hours, days and years that followed.

At Patriots Park, the Eternal Flame burns in enduring tribute to service and sacrifice. In this photograph, two of the people who helped make the park and Patriots Walkway possible take part in lighting that flame.

Today, our community gathers again at Lejeune Memorial Gardens to remember those we lost, honor those who responded and renew our promise:

We will never forget.

09/10/2026

Tomorrow morning, our community will gather to pause, honor, and remember 🕊️🇺🇸

Join us on Friday, September 11, for the annual Patriot Day Observance at the 9/11 Memorial Beam in Lejeune Memorial Gardens. This moving ceremony shares the stories of the lives lost in the September 11 terrorist attacks, honors the bravery of first responders who sprang into action, and pays tribute to the service members who continue the fight against terror.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Time: 8:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: 9/11 Memorial Beam at Lejeune Memorial Gardens (109 Montford Landing Rd, Jacksonville, NC)
Free and open to the public

Come stand together with neighbors, service members, and first responders as we honor the fallen and reaffirm our commitment to Never Forget. 🕯️

What surprised you most?For some visitors, it may be the Donor Wall near the entrance—not simply because of the number o...
09/09/2026

What surprised you most?

For some visitors, it may be the Donor Wall near the entrance—not simply because of the number of names it holds, but because of what those names represent.

For years, individuals, families, businesses and organizations believed in the vision for Carolina Museum of the Marine. They gave generously, volunteered their time, shared their expertise and helped carry the Museum from an idea to opening day.

Even this photograph tells part of that story: volunteers and team members welcoming visitors, active-duty Marines lending a hand, and a historic Mule personally and lovingly restored by a donor and volunteer.

The Museum was built by a community—and the Donor Wall offers a remarkable glimpse of just how many people helped make it possible.

When you visited, what surprised you most?

Would you like to become part of the Museum’s continuing story?
Learn about Donor Wall recognition and other opportunities to create a legacy:
https://www.museumofthemarine.org/support/naming-sponsorships/

Every Ornament Tells a StoryThis holiday season, help us fill the Carolina Museum of the Marine’s Tribute Tree with the ...
09/08/2026

Every Ornament Tells a Story

This holiday season, help us fill the Carolina Museum of the Marine’s Tribute Tree with the names of those who have served.

For $15, you can personalize an ornament honoring a Marine, Sailor, veteran, active-duty service member, or someone special whose service deserves to be remembered. Order your ornaments at this link: https://shorturl.at/LVoFA

Each ornament will be displayed on our Tribute Tree from November 23rd through January 3rd, creating a beautiful collection of names, memories, and stories of service. At the end of the season, your ornament will be yours to take home and treasure for years to come.

Personalized Tribute Ornaments $15 each

Ornaments will be on sale until October 31st – all orders MUST be received by 5:00pm on October 31st. Local pick-up for ornaments will be available after the holiday season concludes (they can pick up ornaments at the museum from January 4th through January 31st. If they would like their ornament mailed, an additional 7.00 shipping charge must be paid at time of purchase.

Every name has a story. Every story deserves to be remembered.

Order yours here: https://www.museumofthemarinestore.org/product/christmas-ornament-cmotm-custom-name-ornament-2026/IR4WAM7MRUANY3OUO74YT5RX

This holiday season, help us fill the Carolina Museum of the Marine’s Tribute Tree with the names of those who have serv...
09/08/2026

This holiday season, help us fill the Carolina Museum of the Marine’s Tribute Tree with the names of those who have served.

For $15, you can personalize an ornament honoring a Marine, Sailor, veteran, active-duty service member, or someone special whose service deserves to be remembered.

Each ornament will be displayed on our Tribute Tree from November 23rd
through January 3rd, creating a beautiful collection of names, memories, and stories of service.

At the end of the season, your ornament will be yours to take home and treasure for years to come.

Ornaments will be on sale until October 31st – all orders MUST be received by 5:00pm on October 31st.

Our littlest recruits are here with one final reminder: the Labor Day Sale ends today! Save 15% on Museum Store favorite...
09/07/2026

Our littlest recruits are here with one final reminder: the Labor Day Sale ends today!

Save 15% on Museum Store favorites with code LaborDay15 at checkout.

Shop at https://www.museumofthemarine.org/visit-the-museum/museum-store/ or visit the link in our Instagram bio.

Every purchase helps support the Carolina Museum of the Marine and its mission.

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109 Montford Landing Road, Building 1775
Jacksonville, NC
28542

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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