World War II Home Front Museum

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The Museum

Housed in the building and on the grounds of the former Coast Guard station, this museum provides a glimpse of what was how support was provided while the troops were beating back Hitler and Tojo overseas.

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Pre-War Exhibits

Some of the things that were happening in the Golden Isles before Pearl Harbor was attacked.

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War Comes to Coastal Georgia

A few miscellaneous photos from the museum.

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Building Liberty Ships & Tankers

Brunswick manufactured 85 Liberty Ships for the war effort.

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"It's Classified"

Formerly classified information from the war.

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Rationing

The public was asked to ration so that there would be food and supplies for the troops fighting overseas.

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U-Boat Attacks

The SS Oklahoma and Esso Baton Rouge were sunk twice during the war, the second time after each had been refloated, repaired and launched again.

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Wartime Propaganda Posters

Most posters on display were reproductions.

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