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Ford Island Tours
If you are planning to visit Pearl Harbor , you can see all the memorials including USS Utah and USS Oklahoma along with the Battleship Missouri, USS California, USS West Virginia, USS Arizona and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum at the Ford Island. Ford Island is still an active military base but you can easily go there and see some part of this historic battlefield. Our experienced guides will take you to all the historic Fort Island attractions. You can stop at Ford Island for about 2 to 5 hours on a typical Hawaiian tour and explore all these attractions easily. In order to promote tourism, various tourist amenities and facilities are available on the island. From restrooms to gift shops and food & refreshments, everything is available for your convenience. Book Ford Island tours now !
Ford Island has been a hub for motion pictures and films as many of them like In Harm’s Way that starred John Wayne and Tora have been filmed there. Ford Island has been called by various names such as Rabbit Island, Marín’s Island, Little Goats Island, and Mokuʻumeʻume. Moku’ume’ume Is a native Hawaiian name which means the Island of Attraction. It is among the highly visited small islands of Hawaii because it was the epicenter of the attack on December 7, 1941. But the remarkable history of Ford Island goes back even before the time of Pearl Harbor attack .
The reason why native Hawaiians call it Moku’ume’ume is because once upon a time they used to play a game in which around a fire the chiefs used to mingle with common people. The native people used to recite chants and sing songs. But from the time settlements came into existence, it was called the Ford Island. It is an ideal place to house all types of vessels because the water that surrounds is ideally deep for them.
By the 1940, Ford Island had officially and exclusively become the property of the US Navy. On the morning of December 7, 1941 when the Japanese Forces attacked Pearl Harbor, the bulk of the US Navy’s Pacific Fleet was anchored near Ford Island. As a result of the attack, it had been badly damaged. The seaplane base on the island had dozens of long-range PBY patrol bombers that after the attack were able to locate the Japanese fleet. Along her coast were moored seven of the Pearl Harbor fleet’s nine battleships. Most of the patrol planes were destroyed in the attack.
The Pearl Harbor & Ford Island Tour Highlights:
- Visit USS Missouri Battleship, the USS Utah Memorial, USS Oklahoma Memorial, USS West Virginia, USS California, USS Arizona and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
- Assistance of professional guides providing accurate and riveting narration of the historical events
- Witness the famous “Black Tears of the Arizona”
- Dramatic footage showing the real attack
- See the U.S. Pacific Fleet Headquarters building
- Boarding the Navy shuttle to reach the Arizona Memorial
- See the Bowfin Submarine
- Familiarize yourself with the rich history and culture of Hawaii
- Hawaii State Capitol Building and Iolani Palace
- King Kamehameha Statue
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- Government-issued ID
- Any type of concealable bags are not allowed at Pearl Harbor
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- Comfortable clothes
- Comfy and covered shoes
- No swimsuits
- Shirts are necessary
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At the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, learn about one of the most pivotal moments in US history: the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the subsequent entry of the United States into World War II.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial museums & grounds are free. Program reservations are recommended. Plan your trip by reading more.
Learn how to make a reservation for the National Park Service facilitated USS Arizona Memorial Program with recreation.gov
Learn how to make a reservation for the National Park Service facilitated Ford Island Bus Tour with recreation.gov.
Using DNA & other technology, the remains of service members lost on the USS Oklahoma on Dec 7, 1941, are being identified & returned home.
Bags are not allowed at the park, but can be stored onsite. Find out more about our bag policy, medical concerns, and safety at the park.
Park rangers share the incredible human stories that helped define the events of December 7, 1941 in this video series.
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial, a unit of the National Park Service, offers visitors a place to connect with national, international, and personal histories of World War II in the Pacific, ranging from events leading to the December 7, 1941, attack on O’ahu, to continued peace and reconciliation. The memorial is a “place of remembrance and contemplation of the nature of war and the sacrifices of those who lost their lives during the Pacific War.” Pearl Harbor National Memorial is adjacent to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and includes the mostly open-air Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, two-world class museums, is home to the USS Arizona Memorial, along with the USS Utah, and the USS Oklahoma Memorials (located on Ford Island), the shipwrecks; submerged resources; mooring quays F6 North and South, F7 North and South, and F8 North and South; the six Chief Petty Officer Bungalows; and other historic and archeological sites that are tangible features of Battleship Row and the Pearl Harbor environs.
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Park Information
Free admission to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, which includes two museums and the park grounds is open to the public, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, seven days a week (closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day).
No purses, handbags, backpacks, camera bags, diaper bags, or other items that offer concealment are allowed in the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Allowable items include wallets, cameras, cellular phones, and bottled water. Medicine can be brought into the park in a clear bag. Baby carriages and wheelchairs are permitted. Bag storage is available outside the main gate for a fee of $6.00 per bag and $10 per luggage. Parking fee is $7/day.
Pearl Harbor Narrated Multimedia Tours
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Multimedia Tours. Narrated by actress Jamie Lee Curtis, real WWII Veterans, Pearl Harbor Survivors, and National Park Service historians. Customize your tour to your schedule. Our basic Chief’s Tour has 15 stops while the Commander’s Tour has 23 and the Captain’s Tour has all 28 stops so you can select the indepthness of the experience you want and have time for…. To save more and increase your fun checkout the Deluxe Combo and or the Admiral’s VIP Tours
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The Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Theater via virtual reality technology has four (4) exciting VR adventures that include “Skies Over Pearl”, “Air Raid Pearl Harbor”, “Walking the Deck of the USS Arizona Before the Attack," and “Experience the USS Arizona Memorial". All equipment is provided, with VR staff available to assist you.
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For that special souvenir, hat, book, or the perfect gift for family and friends, don’t forget to visit the bookstore and gift shop just inside the entrance. The staff are very warm and helpful, and the proceeds for sales go towards our educational programs, remembrance ceremonies and preservation efforts of the park. So when you make any purchase you are helping us preserve this very important history for future generations.
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If you want to see the USS Oklahom a and USS Utah Memorials on Ford Island and do not have an Active-Duty Military ID, you must reserve seat/s for the Ford Island Bus Tour, as these sites are located on Ford Island, an active-duty military base. This program is fully guided and escorted by National Park Service Rangers in careful coordination with the United States Navy. Reservations are required for this time and capacity dependent program. Plan your visit by reviewing our Ford Island Bus Tour page. This program departs from and returns to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. National Park Service facilitated Ford Island Bus Tours are running (weather and safety permitting) as of May 4, 2022. However, base security concerns may necessitate the cancellation of programs, every effort will be made to notify the public in a timely manner although they may still occur on short notice.
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Please join us for Hawaii’s premier patriotic and philanthropic gala, For Love of Country , on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Early Bird Prices available now through August 1 st !
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MATCHING GIFT OPPORTUNITY: P-38 LIGHTNING EXHIBITION
Double your impact to create a transformative P-38 Lightning exhibit: a tribute to the heroic pilots and crews of this legendary aircraft that played a pivotal role in WWII.
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Experience America’s WWII Aviation Battlefield
Located on the ground where bombs first fell on that fateful day, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum invites you to experience Pearl Harbor like you never have before.
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General admission.
General Admission gives full access to our 50+ aircraft and all exhibits in Hangar 37 and Hangar 79, the Outdoor Exhibit, and full access to our featured exhibit, The Walt Disney Studios and World War II.
Cost per person
$25.99/Adult $14.99/Child (Ages 4-12) Children 3 years of age and under are free.
Passport to Pearl Harbor
One historic location, four very distinct destinations, each as compelling as the next and none that you’d want to miss.
Cost Per Person
$89.99/Adult $49.99/Child (Ages 4-12) Children 3 years of age and under are free.
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Disney Tours
Disney tours (includes general admission), disney guided tours.
Docents will provide an in-depth tour of The Walt Disney and World War II exhibition and Hangar 37 – main Museum.
$55.99/Adult $44.99/Child (Ages 4-12) Children 3 years of age and under are free.
Ultimate Disney Tour
Guided tour of our main Museum, the Top of the Tower tour and our newest exhibit, The Walt Disney Studios and World War II.
$65.99/Adult $54.99/Child (Ages 4-12) Children 3 years of age and under are free.
explore add-ons
Add-on experiences, fighter ace 360° flight simulator.
A state-of-the-art 360-degree flight simulator.
Divide and Conquer – Single seat in the two-seat simulator. $10.70/person
Own the Skies – Guaranteed exclusive solo flight $21.40/person
Top of the Tower Tour
A first-class guided tour of the tower — which is 15 stories and 168 feet tall.
Added onto General Admission or Passport ticket. $19.99/person
As a single ticket price (Top of the Tower Tour ONLY!) $34.99/person
Guided Hangar Tour
A behind-the-scenes peek at our restoration operations. Enjoy a one-hour-long guided tour of Hangars 37 and Hangar 79’s Restoration Shop.
Added onto General Admission or Passport ticket. $10.00/person
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Tour Overview
Sightseeing in Hawaiʻi isn’t complete without a visit to the two symbolic “bookends” of the Pacific War, the USS Arizona whose bombing was the catalyst that propelled the US into WWII, and the USS Missouri on whose decks the Japanese formally surrendered. Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour is led by a guide whose knowledge of and appreciation for these historic sites makes this “memorial” tour an experience to remember.
Stops and drive-by sites on the Pearl Harbor Remembered may include: •Pearl Harbor Visitor Center – Experience world-class museums, waterfront exhibits, the bookstore and more. • USS Arizona Memorial-View a 23-minute documentary about December 7, 1941, then take a shuttle boat ride to board the USS Arizona Memorial. Shuttle boat ride tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial may be canceled or modified due to mechanical issues, high winds, or other safety concerns. Reservations are non-refundable. • Ford Island and the USS Missouri Battleship • Historic Downtown Honolulu
- Tour Name: Deluxe Pearl Harbor Tour
- Availability: Daily
- Duration: 7h
- Start Time: Check availability
What's included
- Hotel pickup from select hotels
- Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
- “Road to War” and “Attack Gallery”
- USS Arizona Memorial Program Shuttle boat ride tickets are based on availability.
- USS Battleship Missouri Memorial
- Entry/Admission – Battleship Missouri Memorial
What’s not included
- Lunch available for purchase at Sliders grill in front of Battleship Missouri.
- Storage available for an additional $6
What to expect
Start the day with a pick-up form your Waikiki hotel. Then set off for the ride to Pearl Harbor where you explore with commentary from your guide. You then have some time on your own to see exhibits at the WWII Valor in the Pacific Monument.
Next take a short boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, and then continue on to the USS Missouri to see a signed copy of the surrender document that ended WWII. Next take a walk around the USS Oklahoma memorial before departing Pearl Harbor.
Then it’s time for a sightseeing tour of Downtown Honolulu, where your guide shares some local history about the Hawaiian monarchy, and points out architectural landmarks.
Departure and return
Departure details
Traveler pickup is offered.
OUR TOURS DO NOT ALLOW GUESTS TO MEET DIRECTLY AT PEARL HARBOR. GUESTS MUST MEET AT ONE OF THE PICK UP LOCATIONS OFFERED; YOU MAY NOT DRIVE OUT TO PEARL HARBOR ON YOUR OWN.
We pick up from centralized locations in Waikiki. If unsure, or if your hotel is not listed, we recommend reconfirming your tour pick-up time and location with tour operator. Stated pickup time is when pickup begins. Please contact tour operator for exact time.
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Bring government issued ID. Ford Island is an active military base and ID is required at all times.
- Security restrictions at Pearl Harbor will be enforced. Please do not bring large bags or anything that could offer concealment. Storage is available at Pearl Harbor for $7.00
- On rare occasions the Navy suspends boat operations to the USS Arizona Memorial. In such cases, you can still enjoy USS Arizona exhibits, film, the visitor’s center and park monuments
- Most travelers can participate
- Dress comfortably, but please remember that shirts and shoes are required on the USS Arizona Memorial; swimsuits not permitted. High heels, dresses and skirts not recommended
- Due to the current capacity limitations at Pearl Harbor skip the line access may be impacted, we will communicate with you directly post booking with updates and critical information related to your chosen travel date
- Guide reserves the right to adjust route for maximum visitor enjoyment and safety
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum - General Admission Ticket & Self-Guided Tour
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- Explore Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum: Explore Hangar 37 & 79, and The Raytheon Pavilion to see over 50 aircraft and a variety of exhibits that showcase 75 years of Pacific aviation history at Pearl Harbor. After one visit, you will quickly see why this museum is one of the most popular on Oahu! Hours of Operation: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
- Grab some food at Laniakea Café! Dine in air-conditioned comfort in a WWII themed café for those who’d like to sit down for a quick bite to eat. Experience life on historic 1940s Ford Island as the aviators of the Pacific may have. Now featuring a new menu of classic, all-American meals. Hours of Operation: 11:00AM to 3:00PM
- Try the Fighter Ace 360º Flight Simulator (additional fee required): Take to the skies in Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s state-of-the-art 360-degree flight simulators, and experience aviation like never before. The Fighter Ace 360 Flight Simulators can roll, somersault, spin and loop at your take the controls. Go solo, or divide and conquer on a two-seater!
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General Admission & Top of the Tower Tour Combo
General admission & expert guided tour of hangars 37 and 39 combo.
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If you have more than 12 people, please call 1-877-877-1222 to make arrangements.
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Important activity information, restrictions.
- Wheel Chair Accessibility: Facilities at the Pacific Aviation Museum are wheelchair accessible.
- You must bring a copy of your voucher as proof of purchase to the activity or the activity provider may charge you again in full. VELTRA.com will not be liable for any additional charges.
- Due to enhanced security measures, the Navy has increased its security checks to enter the WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument. All guests must have a legal form of identification to enter the USS Battleship Missouri and the Pacific Aviation Museum.
- The WWII Valor of the Pacific has implemented a "No Bags Allowed" Policy. No purses, handbags, fanny packs, backpacks, camera bags, luggage, diaper bags and other items that offer concealment are not allowed in the Visitor Center or the Memorial. Strollers with pockets and compartments must be empty before being allowed in. Personal cameras area allowed.
Additional notes
- Please do not leave valuables in your car.
- The WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year's Day (January 1).
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- A valid government-issued photo ID
- QR Code Ticket that will be emailed to you after the booking is confirmed.
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Explore Hangar 37 & 79, and The Raytheon Pavilion to see over 50 aircraft and a variety of exhibits that showcase 75 years of Pacific aviation history at Pearl Harbor. After one visit, you will quickly see why this museum is one of the most popular on Oahu! Hours of Operation: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Learn the fascinating facts about Pearl Harbor's aviation history in Hangars 37 and 39 as an expert Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum docent will regale you for an hour with incredible stories of legendary heroism as you board a legendary C-47 Transport plane and enter Lt. Ted Shealy’s Restoration shop.
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Dine in air-conditioned comfort in a WWII themed café for those who’d like to sit down for a quick bite to eat. Experience life on historic 1940s Ford Island as the aviators of the Pacific may have. Now featuring a new menu of classic, all-American meals. Hours of Operation: 11:00AM to 3:00PM
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Take to the skies in Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s state-of-the-art 360-degree flight simulators, and experience aviation like never before. The Fighter Ace 360 Flight Simulators can roll, somersault, spin and loop at your take the controls. Go solo, or divide and conquer on a two-seater!
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- Check-in at Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, one hour prior to your tour start time. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is located on Ford Island, which is a secured military base. If you do not have base access, you will need to take a FREE shuttle to get there. Free shuttles to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum depart approximately every 15 minutes from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center from 9:00AM to 4:00PM daily. The last shuttle returning visitors to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center leaves the Museum at 5:00PM. The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is open 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. Guests may present their ticket for entry at any time between 9:00am to 4:00pm on the date of visit.
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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Stand on America’s WWII aviation battlefield and explore inside authentic WWII hangars that withstood the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Immerse yourself in the personal stories of the attack and within these historic structures filled with aircraft, exhibits, and artifacts that share the lives of the men and women who gave their lives for freedom. Ascend the historic Ford Island Control Tower that stands 168-feet above the battlefield, and get the only birds-eye view of all the attack-points across Oahu. Make Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum your “must see” stop on your pilgrimage to Pearl Harbor.
General Admission
Adult (Ages 13+) - $25.99
Child (Ages 4-12) - $14.99
About 1.5 hours
Open daily - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Self-guided tour through two authentic World War II-era hangars featuring the aircraft that attacked and defended Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Bullet holes and personal artifacts bring the day of infamy to life. With history in your hand, use an audio wand to take a self-guided tour of the Museum's displays, available in six languages.
From June 1 - December 31, 2024, all guests can enjoy our featured exhibit, The Walt Disney Studios and World War II , included in the general admission ticket. Experience the world of Walt Disney Studios and explore its contributions to the war efforts. Visitors will be able to enjoy more than 550 stunning examples of The Walt Disney Studios’ extensive contributions to the Allied war effort during World War II.
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Top of the Tower Tour*
45 minutes Ascend to the top of the iconic Ford Island Control Tower for an unmatched 360 degree view of the battlefield as it appeared on the day of the attack. See Battleship Row from above, including the USS Arizona Memorial, while learning about events of the day from our expert guides.
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1 hour An hour long Docent-Guided Tour of Hangars 37, 79 and the Restoration Shop. This behind the scenes peek at our restoration operations, plus an intimate tour with our expert Docents, creates an unforgettable and deeply-moving experience.
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Maximum height is 6’5”. Total weight is 500 lbs. Single riders cannot exceed 250 lbs.
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Visit Hangar 37 to find collectible WWII model airplanes, books, toys, games, aviation and Hawaii-themed shirts, collectible mugs and glasses, and more. The Museum Store is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Hangar Cafe
Dine in air-conditioned comfort in our WWII-themed Café for those who’d like to sit down for a quick bite to eat. Experience life on historic 1940s Ford Island as the aviators of the Pacific may have, now featuring a new menu of classic, all-American meals.
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PASSPORTS DO NOT INCLUDE RESERVATIONS TO THE USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL. Please visit the National Park Service website at recreation.gov to reserve tickets.
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Passport to Pearl Harbor
See everything Pearl Harbor has to offer with the Passport to Pearl Harbor. One historic location, four very distinct destinations, each as compelling as the next and none that you'd want to miss.
Visitor Center Self-Guided Multimedia Tour Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Center Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum General Admission Battleship Missouri Memorial General Admission Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum General Admission
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Ford Island bus tours add another facet to the Pearl Harbor experience
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — The National Park Service announced new bus tours to the USS Utah and USS Oklahoma Memorials on Ford Island will begin May 9.
What You Need To Know
New ford island bus tours to the uss utah and uss oklahoma memorials begin may 9; reservations are available via recreation.gov for $1 per person tours are 90 minutes and run mondays, wednesdays and fridays, departing from the pearl harbor visitor center at 3:15 p.m. non-transferable reservations are required for all participants, including infants and children for the rest of 2022, nonprofit partner pacific historic parks will help keep the program’s tour reservation fees at a reduced cost.
Visitors regularly spend time at the Battleship Missouri Memorial and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island as part of the overall Pearl Harbor experience. Now, instead of shuttling past the group of white pillars that solemnly mark the USS Oklahoma Memorial on the way to the Missouri Memorial, and actually being able to visit the USS Utah Memorial on the northwest side of Ford Island, visitors on the new bus tour will hear the stories of the sailors and Marines who were killed on those respective battleships on Dec. 7, 1941. Countless are the stories of individuals on which to reflect and honor.
National Park Service Ranger Phil Lingenfelter is an avid reader and film buff, and he has those stories to share.
A week before the Dec. 7, 2019 commemoration, a woman named Margo stepped up to the information desk where Lingenfelter sat and said she knew nothing about her grandfather except that he had died aboard the USS Arizona. His name was Simon Romano.
“I immediately grabbed the book, ‘Men of Arizona,’ and looked up her grandfather’s name. Not only was his file in the book, there was a photograph,” shares Lingenfelter. “I showed it to her, and she took a photo of it. She and I actually went out to the memorial, and one of my all-time favorite photos is a photo of Margot kneeling by her grandfather’s name on the Arizona wall.”
Lingenfelter later mentioned the encounter with World War II Foundation’s Historian-in-Residence Daniel Martinez. Martinez called him to his office 15 minutes later. Lingenfelter learned about the history of Simon Romano, who, as an Officer’s Cook First Class, answered to only one individual on the USS Arizona — Commanding Officer Captain Franklin Van Valkenburgh, the battleship’s last captain.
A letter written by Romano to his wife back home in Long Beach, California, especially touched Lingenfelter. “I picked it up and started to read the letter,” he said. “The impression I got of this couple is here’s a couple, just like anybody else struggling to pay their bills. He’s tried to send money to her on the Pan Am Clipper, and there’s a ring he bought her that I guess in a previous letter, she was asking him to mail to her. And he’s telling her ‘no,’ the ship is going to be on the West Coast for Christmas. ‘I want to be able to put in your finger.’”
Simon Romano’s wife, Margo’s grandmother, never received the letter dated Dec. 6, 1941.
Martinez and Lingenfelter mailed hard copies of Romano’s file to Margo in Australia. “And now she can share that with the rest of the members of the family.”
Stories from the USS Utah and USS Oklahoma Memorials
Launched on Dec. 23, 1909, and commissioned on Aug. 31, 1911, the USS Utah and its crew witnessed the U.S. occupation of Veracruz in 1941 during the Mexican Revolution, and was stationed at Berehaven, Ireland, after the U.S. entered World War I. The Utah conducted training cruises and fleet maneuvers, and toured South America with dignitaries onboard through the 1920s. In 1931, it was demilitarized and converted into a target ship and re-designated as AG-16.
On the morning of Dec. 7, the Utah was in Pearl Harbor. Two torpedoes hit it in the first few minutes of the attack, quickly flooding and rolling over the battleship. Most of its crew escaped except for 58 men.
Dedicated on Memorial Day in 1972, the USS Utah Memorial is a simple, white L-shaped platform that sits near the ship’s sunken remains. Two buoys mark the bow and stern.
Lingenfelter relates the story of Chief Yeoman T.D. Wagner and his wife. The couple had had twins, one of whom had passed away at birth. “He got reassigned to the USS Utah. Now, what he and his wife wanted to do was give his baby girl a burial at sea, and were awaiting the arrival of a proper chaplain being assigned to the USS Utah.” Then the attack took place. Wagner survived, but his baby’s ashes had been in his footlocker aboard the ship. Navy divers attempted to reach the locker, but could not.
“But you know what Chief Wagner said? He said, ‘That’s okay.’ He couldn’t think of anything better than to have his fellow shipmates guarding his baby girl for the rest of eternity.”
One might say that the Battleship Missouri Memorial steals the attention of visitors away from the USS Oklahoma Memorial with its striking profile towering above nearby Pier Foxtrot-5. Even Lingenfelter describes the Missouri as one of “the baddest battleships ever to go to sea,” along with its sister battleships, the Iowa, New Jersey and Wisconsin. He himself admits the Missouri “got into his blood” when he worked there about 20 years ago.
The USS Oklahoma Memorial, however, has its own stories to tell.
The USS Oklahoma was the 37th battleship to be commissioned by the U.S. Navy in May 1916. During WWI, it protected convoys on the Eastern Seaboard, and cruised the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and Mediterranean Sea during the years prefacing WWII.
After being transferred to the Pacific Fleet in October 1936, the Oklahoma moved to Pearl Harbor on Dec. 6, 1940. It took its final spot on Dec. 5, 1941 alongside its sister ships in what is now known as “Battleship Row.” It was hit by nine torpedoes, capsizing about 12 minutes after the first hit. The loss of the Oklahoma’s 429 sailors and marines was second only to the 1,100 lost aboard the USS Arizona.
Although Lingenfelter can share all the facts and figures of the battleships, he is most interested in the stories. This is no different.
“It was very common practice before WWII and during the war for brothers to serve aboard the same ship. It was basically that you wanted to have a brother with you,” he says. “Peter Barber and his wife, Gertrude, found out that their middle boy, Leroy, had talked their older boy, Malcolm and Randolph, their third boy, into joining the crew of the USS Oklahoma, because he felt it was good duty.
“The father was beside himself. He did not want all his sons serving on the same ship, and was on the verge of writing to the Secretary of the Navy to break them up. And guess what happens? Pearl Harbor happens.”
Lingenfelter explains that the parents “waited, waited and waited” to hear what had happened to their boys. It wasn’t until Valentine’s Day that they were notified that their boys were presumed dead aboard the Oklahoma.
“The week before Christmas, their mother got this photo of her boys who thought it would be a great present for their mother to have a photo of them in their dress whites for Christmas.”
On Feb. 2, the parents received official word that Malcolm, 22; Leroy, 21; and Randolph, age 19, were presumed dead aboard the USS Oklahoma.
The story of Pearl Harbor is the story of thousands of individuals who have lost their lives in service to the United States.
The 90-minute Ford Island Bus Tour adds another facet to the overall Pearl Harbor experience as the stories of those aboard the USS Utah and USS Oklahoma are shared with the greater public. Tours run Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, departing from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center at 3:15 p.m.
The public can make reservations at recreation.gov that are required for all participants, including infants and children. Reservations are also non-transferable since the two memorials are located on Ford Island, an active-duty military installation.
For the rest of 2022, nonprofit partner Pacific Historic Parks will help keep the program’s tour reservation fees at a reduced cost. Reservations are $1 per person, which is charged and kept by recreation.gov; it’s not transferred to the National Park Service.
Participants will walk short distances on some uneven, grassy areas. Email [email protected] for accessibility needs.
The Ford Island Bus Tour doesn’t include access to the USS Arizona Memorial. Those reservations require separate reservations on recreation.gov .
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Ford Island is an islet located in the middle of Pearl Harbor. It is 441 acres (178 hectares). The ownership of Ford Island changed hands a few times before becoming property of the US Navy.
History of Ford Island
Hawaiians called Ford Island Moku ʻ ume ʻ ume, which means "isle of attraction". It was called this because the single Hawaiians would play a game called 'ume which involved swapping sexual partners with the aim of impregnating childless women.
The name changed to Marin's island after the King gifted it to his botanist Mr. Marin. Then in 1966 it fell under the ownership of Dr. Seth Ford. The name Ford Island stuck. After Dr. Ford's death, the island became a sugarcane plantation.
The United States took possession of Pearl Harbor, but allowed the sugarcane production on Ford Island to continue. In 1916 the United States purchased Ford Island to establish an air field. The army airfield became full of planes and it was decided that the air base would be moved across the harbor to Hickam. At that point Ford Island became entirely the property of the Navy.
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Ford Island Today
Ford Island continues to operate today as a military installation. However, it is also home to historical museums and memorials. The Pacific Aviation Museum is located on Luke airfield in the middle of the island. The USS Missouri is moored on the historic Battleship Row. The Oklahoma Memorial is by the entrance to the Battleship Missouri Memorial.
The officer's homes from John Wayne's film In Harms Way are still on the island and can be seen on tours after you cross the Clarey Bridge.
Visiting Ford Island
Before the Admiral Clarey Bridge was completed in 1998, those who wished to visit Ford Island could do so only by ferryboat. Now the island can be accessed by the bridge. However, you must either possess proper security clearance or travel on authorized transportation. All of our tours are on Navy Authorized transportation.
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial interprets and preserves sites and remnants connecting to the December 7, 1941, Japanese military attack on Oʻahu, which killed more than 2,300 military and civilian personnel, and compelled the United States' entry into World War II. Beyond the striking white walls of the USS Arizona Memorial, the Site and its staff preserve the quiet USS Oklahoma and USS Utah Memorials, which share the story those battleships suffered, and six historic officer bungalows which remind visitors of neighborhood life before and during the day of infamy.
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Up to 45 minutes of walking and standing on uneven ground should be expected. Visitors must remain with the escorted group at all times and refrain from photographing private residences.
If you would like assistance with accessibility on the bus tour, please contact us as soon as possible at [email protected].
Entry is for free-and-independent travelers only; no commercial tour groups.
Valid ID will be required to check in for the tour.
No bags are allowed inside the visitor center or on the tour.
This ticket does not include access to the USS Arizona Memorial. To reserve tickets for the USS Arizona Memorial, please visit our other ticket page on Recreation.gov here .
Beginning April 15, 2023, parking fees at Pearl Harbor National Memorial will be $7/day for private and rented vehicles. This fee will be collected through a virtual pay system on visitors’ mobile devices or via an onsite kiosk. This revenue will support the park’s recurring maintenance needs and upkeep on the USS Arizona, USS Oklahoma, and USS Utah Memorials.
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Trail Features Historical Markers Highlighting the Island’s Rich and Layered History
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam opened a four-mile-long walking and bicycling trail around the perimeter of historic Ford Island with a Hawaiian Blessing on May 21, 2019.
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The trail features 30 historical markers* at 15 nodes along the accessible trail, highlighting the significant sites and events associated with this island.
Ford Island is known mostly for the catastrophic damage and loss of life on its moored ships that suffered during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. What’s not common knowledge are the other chapters in the island’s history. Known as Mokuumeume to native Hawaiians, the island was prized for its fishing grounds and was the site of makahiki festival events and other cultural activities. It was later held in private ownership, receiving its name from Dr. Seth Ford, a former owner. Military presence began in the early 20 th century, when a part of the island was purchased by the U.S. Army for use as an airfield.
Ford Island is in the center of the Pearl Harbor Naval Complex, which has been a National Historic Landmark since 1964. The trail was developed by Commander, Navy Region Hawaii to raise awareness and appreciation of the role that Ford Island and its surroundings played in Hawaiian and military history and culture. The trail’s purpose is to educate while communicating the importance of protecting cultural resources and instilling pride.
Access to Ford Island is controlled by the Navy and appropriate security passes are required to enter. The trail passes by active facilities and portions go through residential neighborhoods and near memorials that are dedicated to those who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. Please obey all rules, regulations and authority and be respectful and appropriate at all times.
*The historical trail markers, displayed below, were developed by Mason .
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(Gray News) – Jelly Roll has just added 15 more stops to the Beautifully Broken Tour , expanding the tour now to 52 U.S. cities.
The country music star announced the new dates on Wednesday.
Jelly Roll also announced new opening acts for select dates, including ERNEST, Shaboozey, and Allie Colleen.
Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay were previously announced as opening acts for other dates.
The tour kicks off in Salt Lake City on Aug. 27 and now ends in Jacksonville, Florida, on Nov. 23.
Here is the full list of tour dates (dates in bold are newly added):
Aug. 27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
Aug. 28 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center
Aug. 30 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena
Aug. 31 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Sept. 1 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
Sept. 3 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center
Sept. 4 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
Sept. 6 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
Sept. 7 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
Sept. 9 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center
Sept. 11 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
Sept. 13 – Lafayette, LA – CAJUNDOME
Sept. 14 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Sept. 17 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
Sept. 19 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum
Sept. 20 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
Sept. 21 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Sept. 24 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena
Sept. 26 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Sept. 27 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Sept. 28 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
Sept. 29 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Oct. 1 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center
Oct. 2 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Oct. 5 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
Oct. 6 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
Oct. 9 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
Oct. 11 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Oct. 12 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
Oct. 15 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena
Oct. 16 – Springfield, MO – Great Southern Bank Arena
Oct. 18 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
Oct. 20 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena
Oct. 22 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena
Oct. 23 – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
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Oct. 26 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Oct. 27 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Oct. 30 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena
Nov. 1 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum
Nov. 4 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
Nov. 7 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Nov. 8 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
Nov. 10 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center
Nov. 12 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Arena
Nov. 13 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
Nov. 14 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
Nov. 17 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Nov. 18 – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center Selena Auditorium
Nov. 19 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Nov. 22 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena
Nov. 23 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Presale for the new dates starts June 28 at 10 a.m. local time. Fans can sign up for the presale at Jelly Roll’s website here .
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Visit the USS Oklahoma and USS Utah Memorials on Ford Island, an active duty military base, with a park ranger. Reservations via recreation.gov are required and non-transferable, and the tour conflicts with the USS Arizona Memorial Program.
Ford Island has been called by various names such as Rabbit Island, Marín's Island, Little Goats Island, and Mokuʻumeʻume. Moku'ume'ume Is a native Hawaiian name which means the Island of Attraction. It is among the highly visited small islands of Hawaii because it was the epicenter of the attack on December 7, 1941.
The Top of the Tower Tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience featuring the Pearl Harbor battlefield from the iconic Ford Island Control Tower. A silent witness to the December 7, 1941 attack, the tower is now open to the public for the first time in decades, memorializing our Greatest Generation and the "date which will live in infamy.".
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. $25 Adults. $20 Children ages 3 to 11. Open to all DoD ID cardholders and their sponsored guests. *Note this tour is available every Tuesday. Nestled in the waters of Pearl Harbor lies an isolated island called Moku Ume'ume, rich in Hawaiian and U.S. military history.
While you walk along on your tour, preorder your food and stop by our air-conditioned café for a little mid-day break! Order Online. ... Ascend the historic Ford Island Control Tower, that stands 168-feet above the battlefield, and get a birds-eye view of all the attack-points across Oahu. ... Hawaii 96818. Hours of Operation. 9am - 5pm HST ...
Learn how to make a reservation for the National Park Service facilitated Ford Island Bus Tour with recreation.gov. Coming Home 77 Years Later. Using DNA & other technology, the remains of service members lost on the USS Oklahoma on Dec 7, 1941, are being identified & returned home. ... The Pacific War How War Changed Hawaii. Support the ...
Plan your visit by reviewing our Ford Island Bus Tour page. This program departs from and returns to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. National Park Service facilitated Ford Island Bus Tours are running (weather and safety permitting) as of May 4, 2022. However, base security concerns may necessitate the cancellation of programs, every effort ...
For almost 80 years, the Ford Island Control Tower has stood proudly as the silent guard over Pearl Harbor. Upgrade your ticket to the Top of the Tower Tour, a once-in-a-lifetime experience to get a view of the Pearl Harbor battlefield as the tower is open to the public for the first time in decades. The Raytheon Pavilion and Outdoor Exhibits.
While you walk along on your tour, preorder your food and stop by our air-conditioned café for a little mid-day break! Order Online. ... Historic Ford Island 319 Lexington Boulevard Honolulu, Hawaii 96818. Hours of Operation. 9am - 5pm HST (808) 441-1000. Stay in Touch.
The best way to see Pearl Harbor and Ford Island Regardless of who your tour guide is, the visit to the memorial sites and accompanying museums are humbling. That being said, Nani Popolo is the best and made this tour one of the best excursions we ever had! ... Real Hawaii Tours (808) 698-5779. [email protected]. 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday ...
Get ready for an exclusive visit to the historic Ford Island Control Tower, and make your trip to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum even better! Make your way up 15 stories (168 ft high), and then enjoy 360° views from the observation deck with a self-guided tour. • Tours run every 40 minutes from 9:40AM to 4:20PM.
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Child (Ages 4-12) - $14.99. About 1.5 hours. Open daily - 9:00am - 5:00pm. Self-guided tour through two authentic World War II-era hangars featuring the aircraft that attacked and defended Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Bullet holes and personal artifacts bring the day of infamy to life. With history in your hand, use an audio wand to take a ...
Round trip transportation to Ford Island; Duration. 6-8 hours. Transportation. Self Drive. Transportation to/from Pearl Harbor is not included. ... The day before your tour date - At 3:00 pm Hawaii Standard Time 300 tickets are made available for reservations. These frequently go even faster depending on the season, so be prepared to make ...
Pearl Harbor National Memorial is honored to announce Ford Island Bus Tours are back! For those who have always wanted to see the USS Utah and USS Oklahoma Memorials on Ford Island, that wish is now a reality! The 90-minute programs run once a day on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This program is time and capacity dependent.
The 90-minute Ford Island Bus Tour adds another facet to the overall Pearl Harbor experience as the stories of those aboard the USS Utah and USS Oklahoma are shared with the greater public. Tours run Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, departing from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center at 3:15 p.m.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial Bus Tours. Pearl Harbor National Memorial Near Honolulu, Hawaii. (160) Excellent Coverage. This tour offers a special trip to the USS Utah and Oklahoma Memorials on Ford Island with park rangers. Participants will board a motor coach from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center to travel to Ford Island for a 90-minute ...
Ford Island Historical Tour is back! Every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon $25 Adults, $20 Children ages 3-11yrs Open to all DoD ID cardholders and their...
A new guided tour from the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum takes visitors to the top of the Ford Island Control Tower for a 360-degree view of Pearl Harbor, including the USS Arizona Memorial.
Ford Island Hawaii. January 19, 2014. by Randy Miller. Ford Island is an islet located in the middle of Pearl Harbor. It is 441 acres (178 hectares). The ownership of Ford Island changed hands a few times before becoming property of the US Navy.
Ford Island is a 450-acre site at the heart of the Pearl Harbor historic district. Though the island's first use was for large-scale sugar cultivation, it was acquired by the U.S. government for Army and Navy development and transformed into a major air facility in the late 1930s. Shortly after the first wave of Japanese aircraft flew over ...
Find out more details and check site availability for Pearl Harbor Bus Tours in Pearl Harbor National Memorial Bus Tours at Pearl Harbor National Memorial with Recreation.gov. <p>Pearl Harbor National Memorial interprets and preserves sites and remnants connecting to the December 7, 1941, Japanese military attack on Oʻahu, which kill.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam opened a four-mile-long walking and bicycling trail around the perimeter of historic Ford Island with a Hawaiian Blessing on May 21, 2019. The trail features 30 historical markers* at 15 nodes along the accessible trail, highlighting the significant sites and events associated with this island.
Here is the full list of tour dates (dates in bold are newly added): Aug. 27 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center Aug. 28 - Nampa, ID - Ford Idaho Center