I came to visit this memorial museum because I have a friend that is a Marine that actually…read moresurvived the bombing in Beirut & was featured in the exhibit. This exhibit will take a day or two to get through if you want to really understand & get educated on how important our Marines are & continue to be as they protect WE the People & the Unite States of America.Very informative concerning wars that were fought & a Marines day to day life. The museum & the tour was VERY impressive. I'd go again, it was a pleasure seeing it & all the history.I would highly recommend anyone who is thinking of joining the Marines to take a trip to see this museum & some of the other monuments/memorials.

I have visited several times over my years of working for the Marine Corps. We have done team…read morebuilding here through docent tours, team lunches at Tun Tavern, and viewing Military promotions conducted here. Also having visited other Military museums, this one is particularly well done. There are very interactive parts, and I really enjoy being able to walk through the history from the beginning to the current day. Fun fact: the Marine Corps is the only Service who provides embassy security services around the globe. There is a lot to look at-big displays, virtual re-enactments to bring you further into the life of Marines in those dangerous situations. There are some brief movies worth watching too. On the first floor there is also a children's area which I will report back on when I finally visit with my kids. The restaurant onsite is really good-have had multiple items here over several lunches that hit the spot-the Reuben is my favorite! The museum is open 363 days a year and is free! Also free parking!

Museum moved to 9129 Center Street Manassas, VA 20110…read more Perfect charming military museum! I'll go again and again.

Welcoming and very knowledgeable personnel, and definitely enjoyed our visit! I highly recommend…read morefor anyone with an enjoyment of military history!

Very well thought out and curated museum on the history of the US Army and its role in different…read moreperiods of US history. I appreciated the focus on personal service member stories and getting to learn more about individual soldiers. The theming of the main exhibit spaces around different conflicts was well done, creating a dynamic and interactive museum. It's a massive space with lots to learn so you can easily spend a whole day here, plus it's completely free! Both of my parents are Army veterans and it was great to be able to hear their stories as well when visiting the museum.

After arriving at the museum, where ample parking was available, we proceeded inside. We'd secured…read moreour free tickets online, though the museum didn't appear close to selling out. Following a smooth check-in with our digital tickets, we passed through security. Inside, the museum proved impressive, showcasing a rich history of the army's pivotal role in forming our nation and ensuring our present day safety. The exhibits were well organized, sectioned by distinct eras in American history, and the theater presentation was fantastic. For refreshments, a small cafe was on site. We thoroughly enjoyed the exceptionally clean and welcoming environment.

Man Overboard is probably the coolest, most reliable shop to visit if you are in need of a manly…read moreman's gift. My husband is the hardest person to buy a gift for. I had such a pleasant experience finding numerous things for his birthday. Very cool, seriously vintage items. Really there are things for any adult... it's a lot of fun to wander into especially after you've visited one of the many pubs in the neighborhood! I spent plenty of money, lol. Just to mention, there is some sexual imagery so a little warning if you have kids. 5-stars for being an incredibly curated treasure of Occoquan. PS I am a northern Virginia native and have been visiting Occoquan my whole life (38 years...). Occoquan is lucky to have this gem.

Small gift shop. Came up in search for thrift shops, but it's not that. Metal signs, photos and…read moreposters - vintage style but not sure they are actually old. Some glassware.

We came here September of last year I just forgot to review. This site is so well kept. They really…read moretake good care of the land, and there are tons of Virginia native plants here. Lots of happy volunteers, one of our pastors is a volunteer here and we had no idea what a surprise! They had a world war 2 days event going on when we came to visit. We toured the site and the grounds, and I got a bunch of kieffer pears, persimmons and black walnuts that were in bloom. This place is so rich in history and I just love the restoration project they've done over the last century. Please come visit!

There is a $5 fee. It's worth it. You can do a guided tour or self guided. We are not sure if there…read moreis an extra fee for a guided tour. We did a self guided tour. Great historical place. The staff will spend about 15 minutes explaining the history of the house then you can walk and explore the house on your own. It was fun. Definitely worth visiting.

This a very nice exchange (compared to others nationwide). It's quite large, clean and has a vast…read moreinventory of clothing, shoes, beauty products and household goods. Tons of choices for Marine apparel.

Fairly decent shopping experience that's well organized throughout the store with employees keeping…read moreit that way! In each section there's a clearance area to include some items being on sale just in general Many things on display like outdoor seating. There's also a barbershop and Dunkin' Donuts (in place of Starbucks) located inside. Also entry to the food court area. Some other perks is seating by the cash registers while you wait, flower bouquets for sell, and the travel ticket & info office.

Days before D-Day, a secret message from the Japanese Ambassador was decoded in Vint Hill, a former…read moreU.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command. The Japanese Ambassador was in Berlin, and had the power to get a meeting with Adolf Hitler. The U.S. gets this message and it gets sent to Eisenhower's staff. This message changed the U.S.' move. To buy time in Normandy for a few weeks, the U.S. puts on a fake ghost war, playing up Hitler's belief that Colette was significant. Fake tanks, commands and signals were staged. Germans in England who sided with allies played Hitler reinforcing Colette on purpose. (Last image is from this ghost war.) The impact of D-Day can be traced here. Very cool learning about cryptography and geospatial intelligence in the Cold War.

Happened upon this by complete happy accident and I cannot be more thankful to have discovered…read moreit!!!! Walking in we were immediately greeted by a delightful gentlemen who I unfortunately couldn't catch his name, that's on me he said it twice but I was so overwhelmed walking in! He took the time to explain exactly where everything was, what room included what, and what the key spots were. We only had a very limited time to poke around so I didn't even get to go upstairs unfortunately :( I was thrilled to see that they had merchandise, so we grabbed two amazing shirts that I've already worn. Clayton was incredibly charming ringing us up. His delightful jokes and willingness to put up with me going back and forth between sizes for 10 minutes still brings a smile to my face. I am so desperate to come back now that I know it is so close to DC (under an hour). Again, everyone was so kind and funny and just amazing and there was soooo much to look at. 10000/10, counting the days until I can come back!!!!

Great small museum, rich in local history! I visited the…read moreManassas Museum in downtown Manassas and thought it was a fantastic, bite-sized immersion into the area's past. The museum reopened in 2023 after major renovations, and it feels both fresh and inviting while still honoring its roots. Highlights: Free admission makes it an excellent stop for visitors or locals alike. The museum is compact a few rooms covering settlement, Native American history, railroad development, and the Civil War so you can fully explore in about 30 minutes.

I attended National Night Out!…read more What a great family event! So glad I was about to attend.