Maritime Center At the Historic Coast Guard Station

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+1 (912) 638-4666

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Posters reminding Georgians to not speak of wartime issues and put the soldiers in danger.

A list of the 85 Liberty Boats made at Brunswick's wartime harbor and information about them.

Interactive display that shows how the Coast Guard protected convoys with dirigibles kept at the nearby airport from German U-Boats

Posters reminding Georgians to stay quiet about war related issues to others

4201 1st St

Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

+1 (912) 638-4666

http://www.saintsimonslighthouse.org

The Maritime Center at the Historic Coast Guard Station in Saint Simons Island, GA, serves as a hub for preserving and sharing the rich maritime history of the area.

Through various exhibits and educational programs, the center offers visitors a glimpse into the important role of the Coast Guard and maritime activities in the region.

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5.04 reviews

Janice K.

5/7/2024

The setting is beautiful- near the beach The volunteer in the house was a wealth of knowledge. So interesting how close the USCG center used to be to the inlet but with time, it is so much farther...

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Ashley S.

1/3/2021

This is an incredibly important part of World War II that many people aren't aware of. The Germans ruthlessly attacked merchant ships along the East Coast of the US and even came onto our shores....

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Ron P.

5/28/2021

A nice place to cool off and learn about the history of the Coast Guard at St. Simons! The well done museum has a strong focus on WW2 and the support given to America's defense by the island and...

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Joseph S.

8/15/2021

Very well done museum with interesting and interactive exhibits. Truly fascinating part of history that is often overlooked. Very impressed, I'm a history buff and this place far exceeded my...

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Maritime Center in Saint Simons Island, GA is a hub for maritime education and exploration. Offering a range of programs and exhibits, this center provides visitors with a glimpse into the rich maritime history of the region. Generated from their business information

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World War II Home Front Museum

The Maritime Center at Historic Coast Guard Station in Saint Simons Island, GA is a museum and historical site that showcases the rich maritime history of the region. It is home to the Coastal Georgia Historical Society, which boasts an extensive collection of archival photographs, documents, and objects, making it one of the largest in the area. The Coast Guard Station, originally constructed in 1936 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Public Works Administration projects, played a significant role during World War II, serving as a base for shore patrols and rescue missions. After being decommissioned in 1995, the site was restored and opened as a Maritime Museum by the Coastal Georgia Historical Society in 2006, now known as the World War II Home Front Museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the local home front activities during the war.Generated from the website