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Date hidden: 2013-06-23
Date created: 2013-06-23
Date published: 2013-06-23
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Sampson State Park (along with Sampson State Park Beach) is located in Seneca County, New York in the USA. During World War 2, it became the site of the Sampson Naval Training Station, then, during the Korean War it became the Sampson Air Force Base, again providing basic training. It is also located next to the former Seneca Army Depot, a munitions storage site. Most buildings are gone leaving a network of 38 miles of paved roads and trails in a wooded 15-square-mile area. The surviving building housing the "brig" today hosts a museum featuring displays that depict the activities and lives of the hundreds of thousands of Navy and Air Force personnel as they trained to go to war at Sampson.
Many people enjoy coming to Sampson State Park for the museum, camping, swimming and to remember their days spent at Sampson.
The park is south of Geneva, New York in the Town of Romulus on the east shore of Seneca Lake, one of the Finger Lakes. State RT 96a
The park is home to a museum run by volunteer Air Force and Navy veterans. The museum holds many artifacts and displays that were around when Sampson was a military base. The museum hours are depend on volunteer support, but are usually open on the weekend. As of 2013 hours are 09:00-15:00 Wed.- Sun
To log this Virtual you must enter the password of the last name to appear on the Sampson Wall of Honor. There are 5 monuments total 4 contain the names of the Naval Veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country during WW 2
During Summer hours of Operation you will have to pay a fee to enter the State Park. The Museum is free BUT donations are greatly appreciated. Cache is available year round and entrance fee is not required at all times.
- New York State Parks: Sampson State Park
- Sampson Naval Training Station Veterans Website
- Sampson Air Force Veterans Website
- Sampson Museum information and photos
http://www.sampsonveteranscemetery.com/
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