Old Coast Guard Station Museum

at 2401 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach , 23451 United States

1. History Museum
2. Government Building

Description

The Old Coast Guard Station Museum honors and preserves the history of Virginia's maritime heritage, coastal communities, the United States Lifesaving Service, and the United States Coast Guard along the Atlantic coast.History of the Revenue Cutter ServiceIn 1790, the United States Congress empowered the Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton to construct ten cutters to acquire custom duties from foreign ships visiting the ports of the young nation. The ten cutters provided 92% of the young nation's income with collections of custom duties. In six years the young nation's debt was paid off to foreign countries. The role of the Revenue Cutter Service would expand to protecting the young nation in times of national security. The Revenue Cutter Service would be placed under the control of the United States Navy. This practice continues today with authorization from the President of the United States. The organization and rank formation of the United States Coast Guard coincides with the United States Navy for such emergencies. The officers and crew of the US Revenue Cutter Service would collect a percentage of the fines, penalties, and forfeitures collected from offenders.

Reviews for Old Coast Guard Station

Mister R.

This place is scary. They follow you around and talk to you even when you don't want to be bothered. The old man watches you to make sure you don't touch... Read more

Michael T.

This was one of my favorite spots to visit with my dad as a kid growing up and now as an adult I can appreciate the rich history this building represents of... Read more

Steven Z.

The museum has a lot of cool history about the coast guard. Even though it's small it's definitely worth checking out. Would I recommend this? Yes

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Summary

Old Coast Guard Station Museum is Virginia Beach based place and this enity listed in Government Building category. Located at 2401 Atlantic Avenue VA 23451. Contact phone number of Old Coast Guard Station Museum: (757) 422-1587