Museum
Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
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Rebecca
September 29, 2021
Recommended by one of our guests!
Kimberly
September 18, 2022
The Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, located in Carrabelle, Florida, was established to honor and preserve the heritage of the men and women who trained at the camp during WWII. Camp Gordon Johnston opened in 1942 for the sole purpose of training Infantry Divisions and their support units in amphibious operations by U. S. Army Engineer Special Brigades [ESB]. This camp trained a quarter of a million men, closing in June of 1946. Three infantry divisions and two special brigades left here after receiving amphibious training to confront tyranny both in Europe and the Pacific. Learn about their dedication, fears and heroism at the museum. The sacrifices and achievements of our WWII era citizens have led historians to label these individuals as the best generation America has yet produced. The museum promotes not only the history of WWII, but also portrays the gigantic effort that our nation poured into this conflict. The CGJ Museum has compiled an extensive history of the various units that trained here, as well as a photographic display of the area and life as it existed at the camp. Furthermore, the CGJ veterans have contributed the artifacts brought back from battles overseas, along with uniforms, equipment, and all sorts of souvenirs, too numerous to name.
The Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, located in Carrabelle, Florida, was established to honor and preserve the heritage of the men and women who trained at the camp during WWII. Camp Gordon Johnston opened in 1942 for the sole purpose of training Infantry Divisions and their support units in amphib…
Lori
July 6, 2022
Open Tues- Sat 11:00am -5:00pm Free admission and parking Camp Gordon Johnston Museum isvright across from Carrabelle public beach. Camp Gordon Johnson WWll history museum showcases how troops trained on the beaches for D-Day invasion of Normandy. It also contains artifacts and souvenirs brought back from oversee missions.
Hilary
June 17, 2021
A glimpse into Carrabelle's historic role in WW2.
Jonathan
November 23, 2021
authentic artifacts, dramatic photographs and stories of the WW2 training facility
Location
1873 Hwy 98 W
Carrabelle, FL