A room for those who served aboard

 

About the Project:

The theme of the exhibit will be the shared experience by the crews of the Battleship Missouri during periods of dramatic historical events and during those less dramatic but equally memorable periods of history. It will document the daily shipboard routine, the feelings of being away from home and a sailor aboard the Mighty Mo at sea.

Artifacts that will be included in the room are: old snapshots, keepsakes, letters to and from home, souvenirs of ports of call, ship's newspapers, plans of the day, Division buttons, ribbons, post cards from ports of call, surrender cards, dog tags, menus, religious service programs, V-mail, initiation certificates, uniforms adn other treasured items of foremer crew members to remind them of their time when they called the Mighty Mo home.

The Mission Focus:

The mission of the Battleship Missouri Memorial is to create and maintain a fitting memorial to the people and historic events reflecting our nation's legacy of duty, honor, strength, resolve, and sacrifice. By creating a room in honor of her crew, the Battleship Missouri Memorial honors those who had a part in the history of the Mighty Mo.

The Timeline:

The Timeline of this project is yet to be determined, however, work continues to create this special place of honor to the crew of the Battleship Missouri.

Share our Spirit:

Share in our spirit and make a donation to the Battleship Missouri that will help us to restore not only this room dedicated to the crew but the entire ship as well to maintain her as a memorial worthy of the men who served aboard her. Click here to make a donation.

Official Opening: Join us on December 7th, 2008:

You are invited to join us in the blessing and soft opening of the Crew's Room. Come see the finish product! Contact 808.455.1600 x235 for more information on the event day or status of the room. Finally, a room honoring those who served aboard. Come see how much progress has already been made!