African American Military History Museum

The African American Military History Museum, also known as East Sixth Street USO Building, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States, 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 East Sixth Street USO building was unique in that it was constructed specifically to house an African American USO, shortly after the United States entered World War II, and had support of both Blacks and Whites in Hattiesburg.

Burger Center which served as a museum and community space to commemorate the allegiance of African-American soldiers through displays of historical documents, artifacts, and photographs.

[8][9] During the storm, the roof of the Museum was severely damaged, causing exhibits and artifacts to be soaked by rain.

Memorial Gardens at the African American Military History Museum
A tornado damaged the Museum in February 2013