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- [About](https://parrisislandfoundation.org/about)
- [Support](https://parrisislandfoundation.org/donate)
- [Friends of the Foundation](https://parrisislandfoundation.org/friends-of-the-foundation)
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# Blogs & Insights
## [4 min read The Beginnings of the United States of America: The Settlement on Parris Island That Predates Jamestown, Virginia Discover the history of Santa Elena, the first European settlement in the U.S., predating ... Start Reading](https://parrisislandfoundation.org/en/blog/the-beginnings-of-the-united-states-of-america-the-settlement-on-parris-island-that-predates-jamestown-virginia)
## [6 min read The Meaning Behind the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor Explore the deep significance of the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem for Marines at ... Start Reading](https://parrisislandfoundation.org/en/blog/the-meaning-behind-the-eagle-globe-and-anchor)
## [9 min read The Making of a Marine: From First Formation to Graduation Discover the profound journey of becoming a U.S. Marine, from the iconic yellow ... Start Reading](https://parrisislandfoundation.org/en/blog/the-making-of-a-marine-from-first-formation-to-graduation)
## [6 min read Parris Island in the Revolutionary War: The History You Didn’t Know Discover Parris Island's surprising role in the American Revolution, from strategic ... Start Reading](https://parrisislandfoundation.org/en/blog/parris-island-in-the-revolutionary-war-the-history-you-didnt-know)
## [2 min read Explore the Parris Island Museum – A Tribute to Marine Corps Heritage Explore the Parris Island Museum and uncover Marine Corps history through exhibits, ... Start Reading](https://parrisislandfoundation.org/en/blog/explore-the-parris-island-museum-a-tribute-to-marine-corps-heritage)
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