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The National Museum of the Pacific War will be our first stop of the day. It’s about 1,200 miles to the Pacific Ocean and over 3,500 air miles to Pearl Harbor where World War II began for the United States. So, why do visitors ask why the National Museum of the Pacific Waris located in Fredericksburg? The answer: Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who led the U.S. Navy to victory in the Pacific War, was born in Fredericksburg in February 1885. In the 1960’s Fredericksburg citizens asked Nimitz if they could create a museum in his honor and he first said no, but later agreed to a museum that honored all of those who served with him in WWII. The museum spans 6 acres and more than 55,000 square feet that includes the Admiral Nimitz Gallery, George H.W. Bush Gallery, pacific Combat Zone, Plaza of Presidents, Japanese Garden of Peace and the Memorial Courtyard. Next stop will be for lunch at the Fredericksburg Brewery Co. This unique eatery is the oldest brew pub in Texas and is housed in a historic building next door to the birthplace of Admiral Nimitz. After lunch we will split into two groups; each group will have time to browse downtown and attend a chocolate production tour at Chocolat, a chocolate lover’s dream shop, see and sample unique, liqueur-filled chocolates as they are being made. Cost includes motor coach transportation, lunch, chocolate tasting and tips.
