Higgins Industries is best known for the design and construction of landing craft, dubbed “the boats that won the war,” but the multi-faceted company also contributed to the most top-secret program of the war, the Manhattan Project.
On D-Day, Higgins boats landed thousands of GIs on French shores. Often overlooked in comparison to the LCVP is its "big brother"—the Landing Craft Mechanized.
After more than 70 years away, a unique identifier is restored.
Learn more about the visionary boatbuilder Eisenhower called "the man who won the war for us."
The story about the man, the myth, the legend—New Orleans boatbuilder Andrew Higgins.
Join our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
Join our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
Experience the music, style, comedy, and camaraderie of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.—the Rat Pack—at this world-class tribute show!