Tour the Willapa Seaport Museum: Maritime History & Military Artifacts in Raymond, WA

Welcome back to the Museum Series with Mark Justice! 🌊 Today, we are in Raymond, Washington, visiting the incredible Willapa Seaport Museum. Hosted by the legendary founder, "Captain Pete," this 5,000-square-foot facility houses a massive, lifelong collection of maritime artifacts, deep naval history, and rare military memorabilia. Captain Pete’s personal family connections run deep—from his grandfather being an Army general who served alongside General "Black Jack" Pershing, to his dad serving in the Coast Artillery Corps. In this video, Captain Pete takes us on a fascinating walkthrough of the museum's standout exhibits: Honoring the Veterans: Exploration of U.S. Marine Corps history spanning from the Revolutionary War to the 1930s, featuring pre-WWII sailor bunk rooms and World War I galleries. The Unknown Soldier & USS Olympia: Learn the incredible story of the ship that brought the Unknown Soldier home from Le Havre, France, in 1921. Plus, see two incredibly rare coins minted directly from one of the ship’s melted-down propellers! The Lifesaving Service & Coast Guard: An overview of the historical U.S. Life-Saving Service and Revenue Cutter Service before they merged to form the modern Coast Guard in 1915. Vintage Ship Models: A gorgeous collection of completely scratch-built, handcrafted wooden ship models (no plastic out-of-the-box kits here!). Interactive Radio Shack: An absolute favorite for kids and families! Hear an authentic replication of the Titanic’s actual SOS distress call and learn how trapped sailors used Morse code to save their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The 1913 Wheelhouse: Step inside the original restored wheelhouse from the historic fishing vessel Vansee. Discover the crazy story of how the museum rescued this artifact from Seattle and transported it down I-5! Pirates & Cannonballs: A dedicated interactive area for kids featuring Captain Hook, pirate lore, and a real cannonball weight-guessing challenge. Whether you are a maritime enthusiast, a military history buff, or looking for a fun family trip in the Pacific Northwest, the Willapa Seaport Museum is a true hidden gem. 💻 Plan Your Visit: Finding the museum is easy! Simply search "Willapa Seaport Museum" on Google to view operating hours, location details, and upcoming events. #WillapaSeaport Museum #MuseumSeries #MarkJustice #CaptainPete #MaritimeHistory #RaymondWA #PacificNorthwest #MilitaryHistory #CoastGuard #SOSCode #PearlHarbor #TravelWashington #HiddenGems