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Causes: Arts & Culture, History Museums
Mission: The National Coast Guard Museum will bring to life the significance, history, deeds, and values of our United States Coast Guard. It will highlight its people and their accomplishments, the challenges they faced, and their devotion to duty in service to our Country. The Museum will also showcase emerging technologies being developed to meet future challenges to our maritime environment and commerce. Visitors will learn the true meaning of the Coast Guard motto, SEMPER PARATUS – “Always Ready” – and will understand that the men and women of the U. S. Coast Guard are indeed always prepared to do whatever it takes for our Nation. Visitors will leave the Museum inspired by what the Coast Guard has done for our Country yesterday, is doing today, and will do tomorrow.
Target demographics: Telling the 225 year story of the United States Coast Guard heroism and service to the nation.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Our community.
Geographic areas served: New London, Connecticut
Programs: STEM developed inter-active exhibits that introduce the general public to their United States Coast Guard.