Eldred World War II Museum

Highlights are a submarine display with an authentic World War II periscope, and the 'Tank Room', housing several uniforms changing based on the theme of each season.

The displays take visitors through six areas: Training, Shipping and Transportation, U.S. Navy in Action, North Africa-Sicily-Italy, Sabotage and Spy War and the Eastern Front.A diorama depicting Omaha Beach sits in the center of the Gallery of Valor.

Some artifacts on display in the Lower Level are a German Sturmgewehr 44, the precursor to the modern assault rifle, a Russian uniform and decorations, a Civil Defense helmet and brochures, rations and various other items.

Navajo Code Talkers-Navajo Indians who used their language as code to confuse the Japanese Col. Mitchell Paige-Medal of Honor recipient for acts of bravery at Guadalcanal Col. Spann Watson-A member of the Tuskegee Airmen Master Sergeant Abie Abraham-Survivor of the infamous Bataan Death March Col. David Glantz-Prominent author on the Soviet-German War Captain John J. McGinty III-Medal of Honor recipient during Vietnam The Blue Room is home to a variety of Navy based artifacts, including several restored vehicles, a functional U-Boat Periscope, and multiple models on display across the room.

The newest addition to the museum, the Holocaust Room is home to the artifacts showing the true tragedy of WWII.

Library
Gallery of Honor
Displays