In 1940, as war ravaged America’s allies, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called our nation the “Arsenal of Democracy.” Following Pearl Harbor, the Golden Isles became an important component of that arsenal and contributed profoundly to the war effort. The Coastal Georgia Historical Society’s World War II Home Front Museum at the Historic Coast Guard Station tells the multi-faceted story of bold initiatives to protect our coast from German submarines, train fighter pilots, build Liberty Ships to supply troops overseas, and much more. State-of-the-art exhibits provide authentic and meaningful activities for visitors of all ages to engage in, as they learn about this critical period in our nation’s history.
The Home Front Museum preserves for future generations the truly inspiring story of Coastal Georgia’s profound contribution to the World War II effort. Detailing Glynn County’s extraordinary role during the war, the museum is the only permanent, standalone museum in the entire country relating to the World War II home front story. Remarkably, Glynn County was the only county nationwide to operate three critical strategic facilities – a Liberty shipyard, an airship base, and naval radar training facilities.
Divided into six themes, the exhibits are housed in the two historic buildings on the site. Outdoor displays add another dimension to the overall visitor experience. Throughout, personal stories are told using interviews, artifacts, documents, and photographs from the Society’s collection.
ADMISSION:
$12 Adults
$6 Ages 6 - 12
$2 Military discount with ID
Children under six and Coastal Georgia Historical Society members are admitted free of charge.
