Special Exhibit: Honoring Native American Servicemen and Code Talkers

Do you recognize the names Ira Hayes, Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, Ernest Childers or Roy Harmon? Do you know what a “Jay-Sho” is? Did you know that there are 28 Medal of Honor recipients who are Native American, including seven from WWII?

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is excited to announce a special exhibit honoring Native American Servicemen and Code Talkers. This exhibit opened Tuesday, November 3 at 11 am and will be on display at the museum until November 28, 2020 at 5 pm.  November is National Native American Heritage Month, and the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum salutes their service and sacrifice. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm and there is no charge for admission.

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.