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Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum, Scranton

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Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum

1340 Alder Street, Scranton, PA
570-677-6188
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Ranked #9 of 16 attractions in Scranton
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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“A hidden gem”
- 27 Feb 2013
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“A hidden gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

A must see if visiting the Scranton area. Amazing dioramas, a collection of artifacts dating to the beginning of the Marine Corps. Annual events such as St. Patrick's Day after the parade Ham & Cabbage, spaghetti dinner, venison dinner and the Father and Son Breakfast held annually on Father's Day, a moving Flag Retirement Ceremony in June, and many more... More

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Olyphant, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“THE CORPS OF THE VALLEY !!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

EVERYTHING !! The MUSEUM Is a First Class Operation , The MARINES , Family , Friends And Future Visitors Make This MUSEUM A Family Atmosphere And The Place You Will Want To Visit ! Everyone Loves The MUSEUM , Lounge / Bar , Massive Parking Area Along With Events : Too Many To List - Chicken Dinners , Chipped Beef... More

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Elmhurst, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Cool Mueseum”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

Neat to see the museum in the basement. Make sure you can get down to see everything.

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San Francisco
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Friends meet in a WPA building: museum/club”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We love this place: new and old Marines gather here to exchange stories, build community, share a drink and build a very interesting museum on the history of the Marine Corps. I learned about the story of local WWII hero Gino Merli (the town of Peckville, PA named a street after him). When we left, I looked at the building... More

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