African American Military History Museum, Hattiesburg

Name: African American Military History Museum
Address: 305 E 6th St, Hattiesburg, 39401-2029, United States
Telephone: +1 601-450-1942

#5 among attractions in Hattiesburg

Military museum, Museum, History museum

African American Military History Museum

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African American Military History Museum, Hattiesburg

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The African American Military History Museum, also known as East Sixth Street USO Building, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, opened to the public on May 23, 2009. The museum building was originally constructed in 1942 as a USO Club for African American soldiers who were stationed at Camp Shelby. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 and was designated a Mississippi Landmark in 2010. ()

Built: 1942 (82 years ago)Coordinates: 31°20'3"N, 89°17'34"W

Address

305 E 6th StMobile-BouieHattiesburg 39401-2029 United States

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+1 601-450-1942

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Hattiesburg

Day trips

African American Military History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Turtle Creek Mall, Hattiesburg Zoo, Eureka School, First Presbyterian Church.

4.9 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Turtle Creek Mall, Hattiesburg
126 min walk • Turtle Creek Mall is an enclosed shopping mall located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. Opened in 1994, its anchor stores are At Home, JCPenney, Dillard's, and Belk. There are 2 vacant anchor stores that were once Sears and Stein Mart.
1.5 miSW
Park-set zoo with animals and attractions
Hattiesburg Zoo, Hattiesburg
40 min walk • The Hattiesburg Zoo is a small 12-acre zoo located within Kamper Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. The zoo is operated by the Hattiesburg Convention Commission. As of 2019, the Commission's executive director was Rick Taylor.
~610 ftE
Museum
Eureka School, Hattiesburg
3 min walk • Eureka School, located at 412 East 6th Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was constructed in 1921 as a public school for African Americans. The school was the first brick school building for black students to be built in Mississippi.
4.2 miW
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg
106 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian congregation in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, founded in 1882 by Rev. A. B. Coit. It was the first church in the town and predated Hattiesburg's own incorporation by two years.
6.9 miNW
31°24'32"N • 89°22'11"W
Pep's Point Water Park & Adventures, Hattiesburg
176 min walk • Watersports, Theme park, Water park
2.5 miW
Library
McCain Library and Archives, Hattiesburg
65 min walk • The McCain Library and Archives is the chief reserve library for The University of Southern Mississippi. It houses the items in Southern Mississippi's possession that are not available for checkout.
3.9 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Beverly Drive-In Theatre, Hattiesburg
99 min walk • Beverly Drive-In Theatre was constructed in 1948 as a cinema structure in Forrest County, Mississippi. The main screen measured 105 feet by 75 feet, and the theatre contained a paved parking area for 500 cars.
2.7 miW
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg
69 min walk • Reed Green Coliseum is an 8,095-seat multi-purpose arena in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. Affectionately referred to by fans and local sportswriters as "The Yurt", it opened on December 6, 1965, and is home to the University of Southern Mississippi men's basketball team, women's basketball team and women's volleyball team.
2.5 miW
Universities and schools
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg
65 min walk • The University of Southern Mississippi is a public research university with its main campus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees.
2.3 miW
Sport venue, Sport
M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg
59 min walk • MM Roberts Stadium, also known as "The Rock", is an American football stadium located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is the home of The University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles football team.
2.7 miW
Baseball, Baseball field, Sport venue
Pete Taylor Park, Hattiesburg
69 min walk • Pete Taylor Park is a baseball stadium located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, that is home to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles baseball team. In 2011, Southern Miss announced the expansion of Pete Taylor Park. The plans include adding 1,358 seats and expanding the seating capacity to 4,300.