National Museum of the Marine Corps
- 1775 Semper Fidelis Way
- Triangle, VA 22172-1938
- Phone: 703-784-6134
Although British General Charles Cornwallis’s army had surrendered to the Franco-American army at Yorktown in October 1781, British and Hessian forces remained in America. The main British army, under Sir Henry Clinton, still occupied New York City and needed to be monitored and contained. Most of the victorious Allied army returned north, but a portion of the French contingent remained behind until the following year.
In July 1782, that French force of roughly 5,000 men began its trek north using the King’s Highway and encamped astride Quantico Creek on July 15. Over the next four days, it moved through Dumfries and Alexandria on its way to Boston before departing for the Caribbean. The war continued, as both sides awaited peace talks to conclude in Paris.
There are two markers on the grounds of the museum.
18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Triangle VA 22172
The historical marker can be found at the following GPS coordinates 38° 32’ 77′ N * 77° 20’ 50′ W – Road to Yorktown
The historical marker can be found at the following GPS coordinates 38° 32’ 71′ N * 77° 20’ 53′ W - The Potomac Trail
General
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Temporarily Closed:
- Update: As a public health precaution in relation to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the National Museum of the Marine Corps is temporarily closed beginning Saturday, March 14. While we will miss our public, the health and safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers is our priority. The Museum grounds, to include Semper Fidelis Memorial Park and the playground, will also be closed to the public. Please follow our social media @usmcmuseum or our website for updates.
General
- Distance to Washington, DC: 34
- Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 5 PM
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- Blind/Low Vision Access (Other than Print & Braille)
- Parking Information: Free Parking
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- Hours of Operation: 11 AM to 3 PM
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- Group Capacity: 150
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- American
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- Plated
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- Description The current capacities listed are based on pre-COVID restrictions. Please contact the office of Special Events for more updated information.
- Reception Capacity 800
- Space Notes Basic AV is available complimentary in most spaces. Upgraded AV is available for an additional cost.
- Theatre Capacity 369
- Banquet Capacity 800
- Number of Rooms 7
- Classroom Capacity 350
Regimental Boardroom
- Classroom Capacity: 42
- Banquet Capacity: 24
Devil Dog Diner
- Theater Capacity: 100
- Classroom Capacity: 50
- Banquet Capacity: 100
- Reception Capacity: 100
Tun Tavern
- Banquet Capacity: 25
- Reception Capacity: 25
Leatherneck Gallery
- Theater Capacity: 800
- Classroom Capacity: 350
- Banquet Capacity: 600
- Reception Capacity: 900
Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel
- Theater Capacity: 144
- Classroom Capacity: 90
Medal of Honor Theater
- Theater Capacity: 369
Medial of Honor 2nd Deck Lobby
- Theater Capacity: 75
- Classroom Capacity: 75
- Banquet Capacity: 120
- Reception Capacity: 150
