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Description - Admiral Nimitz Museum and Historical Center encompasses seven acres, that include a historic structure, military machinery, interpretive exhibits and a peace garden. Through a diverse array of exhibits and interpretive trails the site tells the story of Admiral Nimitz, from his boyhood home in Fredericksburg to his work in World War II commanding U.S. naval operations and eventually accepting the Japanese surrender. The site is open year round.

Attractions - The facilities at this state park include modern restrooms, a museum with interpretive exhibits, historic military machinery and memorial and victory walls for World War II. Also on site is a Veterans Walk of Honor, Plaza of the Presidents (who served in World War II), History Walk of the Pacific War and the Center for Pacific War Studies.

Recreation - Recreation opportunities at this museum and historical center include viewing exhibits, listening to educational presentations, walking and viewing historical objects.

Climate - This region of Texas lies at a general elevation of 1,300 feet. It experiences relatively low humidity and mild temperatures throughout the year. Current weather conditions can vary from day to day. For more details, call the park or Park Information at 1-800-792-1112.

Location - The Admiral Nimitz Museum and Historical Center is located in Fredericksburg, Texas, in the south central portion of the state.

LAT: 30.2739675599
LONG: -98.8726615906


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Date: 2002-09-08 22:45:00.0
Filed By: Doug Graves (Boerne, Tx)
Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl
Recommend to a Friend: Highly
Report: I went a long time ago when I was a young man before it was a state park. It was good then and I bet it has gotten a lot better since it became a state park.


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Contact Information:
Admiral Nimitz Museum and Historical Center, P O Box 777 , Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, Phone: 830-997-4379

Additional Information:
Hill Country - The Hill Country region is located in central Texas. Because of its hilly scenery, this is one of the more popular areas in Texas for outdoor recreation.
Texas Historic Sites -

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