Provided by Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
The National Museum of the Marine Corps opened last month with enhanced health and safety protocols in place (see the Museum’s website).
Tun Tavern
Tun Tavern, based on the legendary colonial era tavern where the Marine Corps was created in 1775, is also open with safety measures in place. Tavern staff are required to wear masks and gloves and frequently clean high touch areas in the restaurant. Plexiglass screens are strategically placed to ensure minimum exposure. Tables have been placed with at least six feet of space between them per social distancing guidelines. The Tavern is following the Commonwealth of Virginia orders, which require that people wear masks when spending time in indoor public settings except when actively eating or drinking.
Museum Store at National Museum of the Marine Corps
The Museum store is open and ready for visitors and is implementing similar safety protocols as Tun Tavern. The store has plexiglass panels in place and offers contactless payment to minimize exposure. Staff frequently clean all surfaces with disinfectant.
A statue of the highly decorated Marine Corps LtGen John A. Lejeune, known as “the greatest of all Leathernecks”
Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the last days of beautiful weather by visiting the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park and seeing some of the famous monuments. The award-winning Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel remains one of the Park’s most beautiful structures. The chapel is a venue of choice for weddings, funerals, and other significant events.
Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel
