EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 30 MIN
John Stephenson - USS LST 393 Veterans Museum
from Muskegon Rising · host Muskegon Rotary Club
This episode of Muskegon Rising explores the remarkable journey of LST 393 with John Stephenson from the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum. The World War II landing ship stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day before beginning a second life as a Great Lakes freighter. Today, it serves as a museum in downtown Muskegon, filled with thousands of authentic artifacts and powerful personal stories. Visitors can tour from the engine room to the wheelhouse, attend community events like yoga on deck and free summer movies, and experience history brought to life while honoring those who served.
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This episode of Muskegon Rising explores the remarkable journey of LST 393 with John Stephenson from the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum. The World War II landing ship stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day before beginning a second life as a Great Lakes freighter. Today, it serves as a museum in downtown Muskegon, filled with thousands of authentic artifacts and powerful personal stories. Visitors can tour from the engine room to the wheelhouse, attend community events like yoga on deck and free summer mo...
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