MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk
The MacArthur Memorial is a distinctive institution that blends a museum, research center, mausoleum, and memorial dedicated to General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. It occupies Norfolk鈥檚 former city hall, a neo-classical building that reflects the city鈥檚 civic heritage. At the heart of the memorial lies the Rotunda, where General MacArthur and his wife rest in crypts beneath the dome.
Surrounding exhibition galleries highlight his military achievements with displays of medals, uniforms, weapons, photographs, and personal artifacts. Visitors can also explore the Visitor Center. Here, a short film titled 鈥淭he MacArthur Story鈥� introduces the general鈥檚 life and career, while rotating exhibits provide fresh perspectives. Highlights include unique objects such as MacArthur鈥檚 World War II-era staff car, which helps bring his legacy into sharper focus.
The Jean MacArthur Research Center, named for his wife, serves as an archive containing documents, oral histories, and family collections, accessible mainly by appointment. Norfolk became the memorial鈥檚 home not because the general lived there, but because it was his mother鈥檚 birthplace. In 1960, MacArthur agreed to establish the memorial on the condition that he and his wife be laid to rest within its walls and that his papers be preserved there.
Surrounding exhibition galleries highlight his military achievements with displays of medals, uniforms, weapons, photographs, and personal artifacts. Visitors can also explore the Visitor Center. Here, a short film titled 鈥淭he MacArthur Story鈥� introduces the general鈥檚 life and career, while rotating exhibits provide fresh perspectives. Highlights include unique objects such as MacArthur鈥檚 World War II-era staff car, which helps bring his legacy into sharper focus.
The Jean MacArthur Research Center, named for his wife, serves as an archive containing documents, oral histories, and family collections, accessible mainly by appointment. Norfolk became the memorial鈥檚 home not because the general lived there, but because it was his mother鈥檚 birthplace. In 1960, MacArthur agreed to establish the memorial on the condition that he and his wife be laid to rest within its walls and that his papers be preserved there.
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Sight Name: MacArthur Memorial
Sight Location: Norfolk, USA (See walking tours in Norfolk)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Norfolk, USA (See walking tours in Norfolk)
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Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles