The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the designation of 18 new communities across the United States as American World War II Heritage Cities with one Mississippi city making the list.
Pascagoula has been honored for its role in assisting the U.S. during World War II. The Coastal Mississippi city was known for its defense production for wartime efforts — specifically ocean-going barges that were manufactured by Ingalls Shipbuilding.
Exhibits Opening Soon!
Do you possess a maritime item or trinket sitting in an obscure place like your attic or garage? Our exhibit displays need some local POP!
We would love your donation or loan to showcase our community’s passion for maritime history! Our Mississippi Shipbuilding and Maritime Center (formerly Mississippi Maritime Museum) is preparing many Jackson County, MS maritime shipbuilding and historical displays. Our first phase of exhibits grand opening is just around the corner! Please consider donating or loaning us your special possession.
Maritime Community Party! Float Your Boat!
November 2022
HAPPY NATIONAL MARITIME DAY!
Kick-OFF-Our museum celebrates two National Safe Boating week
proclamations with the City of Pascagoula and the City of Moss Point
Read the Proclamation
National Safe Boating Week Information from National Weather Service
Seafaring Heritage Exhibits will be opening later this year!
Our Renovated CATBOAT Makes her debut!!!…
Luke Green, BM1 USCG and Ron Basczkowski — Volunteer, lead the renovation! Sherwin-Williams donated the paint supplies =$1000!
Antique wooden catboat restored and added to the Mississippi Maritime Museum
WLOX — News Now! Catboat helps bring life to local maritime museum
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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) — On Saturday, officials gave boating safety courses at the Mississippi Maritime Museum and Activity Center. As the state eases its way into the summer, more…
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