Camp Gordon Johnston Museum

10/12/2026

What if the road to Normandy began in North Africa? 🇺🇸

Discover the story of Operation Torch, the 1942 Allied invasion of North Africa and a critical testing ground for the amphibious and armored tactics later used at Normandy.

📅 Special Exhibit: October 6–31
🕚 Open Tuesday–Saturday | 11 AM–5 PM
📍 1873 Hwy 98 W, across from Carrabelle Beach Public Park
🎟️ Free admission — donations welcome!

Stop by and experience the history! Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

10/08/2026

WEATHER CLOSURE
Due to inclement weather from Hurricane Isaias, the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum will be closed SATURDAY for the safety of our staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Please stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

09/28/2026

⏳ FINAL WEEK! Don’t Miss Operation Market Garden: A Bridge Too Far

Whether you are enjoying a week-long Forgotten Coast vacation, taking a scenic day trip or looking for something interesting to do close to home, there is still time to experience this fascinating special World War II exhibit at Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle.

Operation Market Garden: A Bridge Too Far closes Saturday, Oct 3.

Explore one of World War II’s most ambitious—and ultimately unsuccessful—Allied operations. Learn about the military commanders on both the Allied and German sides and the Horsa and Waco gliders and Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft that transported troops and equipment.

See fascinating artifacts, including a piece of parachute, Corcoran Jump Boots, German Dust Goggles, Glider Pilot Wings, an M1C Paratrooper Helmet, a British MK III Helmet and a paratrooper Wrist Compass.

Make a stop at the museum part of your Forgotten Coast adventure and discover this compelling chapter of World War II history.

📍 Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum
1873 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL
🗓️ Tuesday–Saturday | 11 am–5 pm ET
🎟️ No charge for admission; donations gladly accepted

The museum is located directly across from Carrabelle Beach, where thousands of soldiers trained for beach assault operations during World War II.

Visit CampGordonJohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

09/22/2026

Make History Part of Your Forgotten Coast Adventure!

Whether you are visiting for a week, enjoying a day trip along the coast or looking for something interesting to do close to home, stop by Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle for Operation Market Garden: A Bridge Too Far.

This special exhibit explores one of World War II’s most ambitious Allied operations through historic artifacts, military history and the stories behind the American, British and Polish troops involved.

The exhibit is on display through October 3.

📍 Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, Carrabelle, FL
🕚 Tuesday–Saturday | 11 am–5 pm ET
🎟️ No charge for admission; donations gladly accepted

Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

09/19/2026

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British tanks of ### Corps cross Nijmegen’s road bridge following its capture on 20 September 1944 during Operation Market Garden.

Spanning the River Waal, the bridge was a crucial objective because it carried the main Allied route north towards Arnhem.

American paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division and British ground forces fought fiercely to secure the crossing. Once German resistance had been overcome, tanks of the Guards Armoured Division began moving across the bridge to continue the advance.

However, the difficult fighting and delays around Nijmegen had consumed precious time. By the time ### Corps resumed its drive north, German forces between Nijmegen and Arnhem had strengthened their defences.

At Arnhem Bridge, Lieutenant Colonel John Frost’s isolated paratroopers were already running desperately short of am******on, food and medical supplies.

The Nijmegen bridge had finally been captured—but for the men fighting at Arnhem, help was still tragically too far away.

09/17/2026

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82 Years Ago Today;
British Paratroopers of the 1st Airborne Division, land in the fields near Renkum, west of Arnhem in the Netherlands, during Operation Market Garden - 17 September 1944

Note some of the gliders are already on the ground

This is landing zone "X", it was a landing & drop zone for both gliders & paratroopers.

Thanks Bo Fønss for his assistance

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IWM CL 1171 / WWP-PD

09/15/2026

Planning a Forgotten Coast getaway—or looking for something different to do close to home?

Fans of World War II history and memorable road trip stops can explore the story behind one of the most compelling campaigns at Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle. The special exhibit, Operation Market Garden: A Bridge Too Far, is on display through October 3.

Operation Market Garden brought together American, British and Polish airborne troops in an ambitious effort to capture key bridges in the Netherlands. The 101st Airborne landed near Eindhoven and Veghel as part of the operation.

Whether you are spending a week exploring the Forgotten Coast, taking a day trip, or are a local history enthusiast, make time to discover the aircraft and gliders that transported troops and equipment, learn about the military commanders on both sides, and see artifacts including an M1C Paratrooper Helmet, Glider Pilot Wings and a paratrooper Wrist Compass.

📍 Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum
1873 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL
🕚 Tuesday–Saturday | 11 am–5 pm ET
🎟️ No charge for admission | Donations gladly accepted

Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

09/08/2026

🎬 Before “A Bridge Too Far” became a movie, it was a dramatic chapter in WWII history.

Visit Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle to explore Operation Market Garden: A Bridge Too Far, on exhibit thru Oct 3.

In September 1944, Allied forces launched an ambitious operation to capture a series of bridges and establish control of the Rhine crossing at Arnhem. American, British and Polish airborne troops were dropped near key bridges while British ground forces advanced along a single raised highway to link up with them.

The operation did not succeed, but the story became one of World War II’s most compelling battles—later depicted in the 1977 film A Bridge Too Far and in the Band of Brothers miniseries.

See historic artifacts, including parachute material, Corcoran Jump Boots, Glider Pilot Wings, an M1C Paratrooper Helmet and more.

📍 Carrabelle, FL | Tuesday–Saturday, 11 am–5 pm ET
🎟️ Free admission | Donations appreciated

Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

09/01/2026

In September 1942, Camp Carrabelle, also known as Camp Belle, opened as a small military installation. This Florida site was later selected as a significant training base for amphibious operations during World War II. In January 1943, it was officially renamed Camp Gordon Johnston, in honor of Colonel Gordon Johnston, a highly decorated soldier.

The camp expanded to cover 165,000 acres and played a pivotal role in training a quarter of a million men and women between 1941 and 1946.

Come see us Tues-Sat from 11-5 pm at 1873 Highway 98 W, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach. No charge for admission.

09/01/2026

Discover the History of Operation Market Garden - Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle presents Operation Market Garden: A Bridge Too Far, a special exhibit on display through Oct 3.

Explore one of World War II’s most ambitious, and ultimately unsuccessful, Allied operations through information on the military commanders, Allied and German forces, and the aircraft and gliders that carried troops into battle.

The exhibit includes fascinating artifacts such as Jump Boots, German Dust Goggles, Glider Pilot Wings, a Paratrooper Helmet and Wrist Compass.

📍 Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum
1873 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL
🗓️ Tuesday–Saturday | 11 am–5 pm ET
🎟️ No charge for admission; donations gladly accepted

Located directly across from Carrabelle Beach, where thousands of soldiers trained for beach assault operations during World War II. Visit CampGordonJohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.