USS LST 325 Ship Memorial

04/29/2026

04/14/2026

We were absolutely thrilled to have students from Mater Dei High School Evansville come Walk the Decks of History!

Teachers, are YOU looking for a one-of-a-kind field trip for your class? Either call us at (812) 435-8678 or email [email protected] to get your guided tour scheduled TODAY!

04/13/2026

It's official! We did it!

Your very own USS LST 325 Ship Memorial is the 2026 CHAMPION of the Archives Madness hosted by David L. Rice Library at University of Southern Indiana.

Thank you ALL for your continued support, and definitely check out the other museums/historic attractions featured (and not featured) in this annual competition!

Here's a list below, definitely check them out if you can!

Evansville Wartime Museum
Evansville African American Museum
Newburgh Museum
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science
Angel Mounds State Historic Site
Children's Museum of Evansville
Reitz Home Museum
Historic New Harmony Tours
Warrick County Museum

04/07/2026

Now hear this: We made it to the FINALS!

Thank you very, very much for all of your support! We humbly call upon your help one last time!

Please feel free to share with your friends, and you can vote more than once in a day!

Here is the voting link: https://usi.libwizard.com/id/ab5c9dda2b84ed5b3465df5e596a98b9

We Can Do It!

04/03/2026

A hearty and happy Easter weekend from our crew to yours!

04/01/2026

Our archival research team has JUST discovered a find that's definitely out of this world! Accompanying this peculiar picture was this log entry attached to the back:

U.S. NAVAL RECORD
LST-748
DECK LOG EXCERPT

DATE: 17 JUNE 1944
TIME: 2140 HOURS
LOCATION: APPROX. 12 MILES OFF NORMANDY COAST
WEATHER: CLEAR SKIES, LOW WIND, CALM SEAS
VISIBILITY: GOOD

OFFICER OF THE DECK: LT. J. R. HALLOWAY

Routine operations maintained. Vessel continuing course as directed. No abnormalities reported during prior watch.

2147 – Unidentified aerial objects in a flying formation observed off port side at moderate altitude. Objects described as circular in shape with no visible means of propulsion.

Crew expressed confusion. Object maintained position against wind conditions. No engine noise reported.

END OF ENTRY

Happy April Fools!

04/01/2026

This is NO JOKE!

We made it into the Final Four! We could use all of your votes to help pull out this crucial win! Thank you for the support thus far!

Here is the link to vote (feel free to vote mutiple times a day, and please share with your friends!): https://usi.libwizard.com/id/1e8537119a4fb8c0f65447c067aafce3

03/28/2026

We're excited to have our very own Museum Operations Coordinator, Cory Burdette, presenting about the importance of one of the unsung heroes of WWII, LSTs!

Learn about the WWII “Gator Navy” on Tuesday, March 31, from noon–2 p.m. at the Downtown Main Library. Cory Burdette of the USS LST Ship Memorial Museum explores the history and legacy of landing ship tanks, including USS LST 325, with artifacts, photos, and discussion.

03/23/2026

We have advanced in the bracket!

BOTH the Japanese Rifle and the LST Lego Model are holding strong in the Elite 8!

We greatly appreciate your continued votes and support, be sure to try to vote every day!

Weblink is in the comments, thank you so much!