Evansville Military Collectors Club Show

The USS LST 325 is the last fully operational WWII Landing Ship, Tank in the United States. LSTs were the largest landing craft built during World War II; their design allowed them to deliver heavy vehicles and equipment directly onto a beach as part of an amphibious invasion. During World War II, the USS LST 325 took part in invasions of Sicily, Italy, and France, carrying more than 3,000 vehicles and 11,000 men into continental Europe. LSTs proved so useful that some WWII built ships continued to see use through the Korean and Vietnam Wars. LST-325 now serves as a museum and memorial dedicated to these unique ships, their brave crews, and the shipyards which built them. For roughly 11 months out of each year, the LST 325 can be visited and toured at her home port of Evansville, Indiana. Because LST 325 remains a fully operational ship, all tours are guided per Coast Guard regulation. Tours begin at the top of each hour and last approximately 45-60 minutes. Each year the ship cruises the inland rivers to visit other cities and communities. Please see the Memorial’s website for hours and call ahead in September and October to verify that ship is in Evansville. (Description provided courtesy of USS LST Memorial, Inc.)

Located in historic Vincennes, the Indiana Military Museum is home to one of the best, most comprehensive collections of military memorabilia in the country. In addition to the museum’s own artifacts, including military vehicles, aircraft, uniforms, insignia, and equipment from the American Revolution to present day, it also hosts traveling exhibits from the Smithsonian Institution and others. The Indiana Military Museum is a member of the Association of Indiana Museums and has worked closely on shared exhibits with area museums including the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, the USS LST 325 Ship Memorial Museum, and the Candles Holocaust Museum in Terre Haute. Read more about the Indiana Military Museum’s collection here. A a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, the Indiana Military Museum relies on the generous support of our visitors, community, and corporate sponsors. Learn more about how you can help us preserve our military history for future generations. (Description provided courtesy of the Indiana Military Museum)