Entry No. 6 — the Savannah file — filed under: military history
WEBB Military Museum
Gary Webb started collecting military relics at age 10 while stationed with his Air Force father in Germany, scavenging flea markets and old battlefields; decades later his private hoard fills a converted shopfront with Hitler's napkins from his Bavarian retreat, Dachau prisoner clothing, Saddam Hussein's uniform, a Robert E. Lee letter, and a MiG jet, alongside his own Vietnam draft card and his mother's Blitz-era gas mask.
The story
Gary Webb didn't assemble this place under a municipal grant or a corporate board. His obsession started at age ten in West Germany, tagging along with his Air Force father while scouring flea markets and battlefield mud for forgotten military gear. Decades of relentless private collecting eventually outgrew his home and spilled into a converted storefront at 411 East York Street, now crammed with relics spanning eight American conflicts from the Civil War through Desert Storm.
What makes the hoard compelling isn't just the macabre heavy-hitters—Hitler's napkins from his Bavarian retreat, Dachau prisoner clothing, a Robert E. Lee letter, or Saddam Hussein's uniform—it's the jarringly intimate personal effects sitting right next to them. You'll spot Gary's own Vietnam draft card tucked beside his mother's London Blitz gas mask, or an ordinary 1849 photograph that turns out to have a secret handwritten message scribbled on the reverse side.
What it's like
Expect a dense, self-guided walkthrough where almost every inch of shelf space is stacked with battle-worn helmets, personal diaries, and field gear. Gary Webb himself is frequently stationed near the desk, willing to explain the precise provenance of items that municipal museums would leave locked in storage. Give yourself about 45 to 60 minutes to take it all in, and check the small counter up front if you want to walk out with an authentic uniform patch or a piece of cannonball shrapnel.
The move: Wander self-guided through eight U.S. conflicts' worth of personal-effects displays — letters, diaries, uniforms — then pick up a piece of cannonball shrapnel or a patch from the small gift counter on the way out.
- 📍 Downtown Savannah / Starland-adjacent
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 411 E York St, Savannah, GA 31401
Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Kehoe House — Walk less than a block to Columbia Square to contrast Webb's military relics with the cast-iron architecture of the historic 1892 Kehoe House.
- Davenport House Museum — Artisan Spotlight Series — Head a block down York Street to shift from 20th-century war artifacts to 19th-century craft techniques at the Davenport House annex.
- Colonial Park Cemetery — Stroll two short blocks south to see where early Savannah soldiers, duelists, and yellow fever victims were buried up through 1853.
Good to know
Where is the WEBB Military Museum located?
It sits at 411 E York Street in Historic Downtown Savannah, just a few steps from Columbia Square.
What eras of military history are covered?
The collection covers eight American conflicts, including the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, and Desert Storm.
Is the museum self-guided?
Yes, you move through the rooms at your own pace, though owner Gary Webb is often on-site to offer detailed context on individual pieces.
Can you buy military relics at the gift desk?
Yes, the small front counter stocks items like authentic military patches and pieces of historic cannonball shrapnel.
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Further reading: Official site · Tripadvisor · Reddit · savannah.com
last checked: 2026-07-20