16th Annual Montford Point Marine Day Ceremony
& Congressional Gold Medal Presentation
Friday, August 22,2025
Join us as we celebrate and honor the Montford Point Marines.
The Montford Point Marines were the first African Americans who entered the United States Marine Corps from the period of 1942 to 1949, and trained at the segregated training facility, Montford Point Camp, New River, North Carolina.
During this event, we will also present the Congressional Gold Medal replica to the family of a Montford Point Marines, posthumously.
This year's guest speaker will be Dr. James T. Averhart, jr., CWO5, USMC-Retired.
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.
Additional Information:
This is an outdoor event.
All personnel attending ceremony are subject to search by base PMO.
Limited parking at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens. Overflow parking across the street at the Veteran Cemetery.
Local Events:
Chapter 10 Golf Tournament, Thursday, 21 August 2025 at Paradise Point Golf Course.
Chapter 10 Motorcycle Memorial Ride Saturday, 23 August 2025 at The Point.
Lodging:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites $110.00 + tax
139 Moosehaven Rd
Jacksonville NC 28546
910-219-1099
Group rate deadline is July 31, 2025
Online booking link: https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=OAJHI&_PMID=99801505&GPC=MPM&cn=no&viewfullsite=true
Amenities:
- 24-hour business center
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free breakfast
- Number of indoor pools - 1
- Pets allowed - dogs only
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Smoke-free property
Base Access:
For base access, request sponsorship online at https://www1.mcieast.usmc.mil/IARA/Home/Index and scroll down to select Montford Point Marine Day Ceremony & Congressional Gold Medal Presentation.
All guests age 18 and over that do not have current base access will need to apply. Be sure to provide all required information. We will not have any status updates until the week of the event.
Deadline to apply will be July 22, 2025. No exceptions.