16th Annual Montford Point Marine Day Ceremony & Congressional Gold Medal Presentation. Commemorate the legacy of the Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. Visit the website for details and registration.

Itinerary:

• Ceremony begins at 8:00 a.m.
• Followed by self guided tour of the Montford Point Museum and Chapel
• Friday Night entertainment available at The Point, 148 Brynn Marr Road.

Location: Jacksonville, NC