War In The Pacific National Historical Park - Facilities

VISITOR CENTERS

T. Stell Newman Visitor Center

Open

We are open daily from 9:00am - 4:30pm.

Phone

671-477-9362

Special Programs

The T. Stell Newman Visitor Center provides an opportunity to enhance the visitor's knowledge of the Pacific Theater of World War II and the war years on Guam. Liberating Guam: The U.S. Comes Back, depicts the pre-war lifestyles of the indigenous people of Guam, the Chamorros; the invasion and occupation of Guam by Japan (1941-1944); and the retaking of the island by the United States Armed Forces (July 21, 1944). This presentation features U.S. Veteran Jack Eddy (deceased), Insular Force Guardsmen Pete Cruz, Chamorro Survivor Carmen Kasperbaur, and Veteran, Third Marine Division, Pete Siquenza. This National Park Service (NPS) production was entered in the Houston International Film and Video Festival in 1995. Out of 4100 entries, this film won the "Finalist Award" category for the Best Documentary of 1994. Producer Karine Erlebach, Division of Audio-Visual Arts, Harpers Ferry Center (NPS) won an award for "Best Producer".30 minutes

Exhibits

Within the Visitor Center, a unique timeline takes the visitor through the events surrounding the War in the Pacific. Other exhibits focus on the occupied period on Guam, the 77th Army Infantry, the 3rd Marine Division, and the War Dogs. Oral Histories on video tape are also displayed, giving visitors an opportunity to listen to first-hand accounts of the war from veterans. In addition, a kids' corner is currently being planned for the museum offering children an oppurtunity to learn more about the war through hands-on activities.

Available Facilities

Museum exhibits and interpretive programs illustrate the events surrounding the Pacific War and the Battle for Guam. Film presentations are available in four languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. Park Headquarters is located on the second floor. Hours of Operation are 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.