When you step aboard USS SLATER you are actually stepping back in time. The ship was not designed as a tourist attraction, but as a warship. Book your night on SLATER and earn your sea legs overnight!
Walk yourself around the ship and learn about each of the decks, compartments, and weapons!
Dive deep into Destroyer Escort History and use these materials to help you along the way.
Aboard USS SLATER you’ll get to walk in the footsteps of heroes. The ship is restored to exactly how it looked in 1945, you’ll be transported back in time and learn of the Greatest Generation in the fight for their lives.
Many local libraries are participating in the Museum Pass Program whereby libraries offer free family passes to local cultural institutions.
DE Classified is a podcast showcasing the history of Destroyer Escorts. Each month a member of the USS SLATER’s education crew will highlight a specific Destroyer Escort and share the stories of the sailors who served aboard these ships.
Using a 360 degree camera, we have captured the ship and can “walk” you around to each space. Using Zoom or Google Meet we can share our screen with you and it’ll be almost as though you are aboard the ship!
The Destroyer Escort Historical Museum staff and volunteers have been collecting oral histories from destroyer escort veterans and WWII veterans since 1998.
The Volunteers of USS SLATER will travel to Libraries, Schools, American Legion Posts, VFW’s, and other group meetings and speak about the history of USS SLATER and other Destroyer Escorts. Most presentations are around an hour in length, but all of them can be customized to fit your needs.