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Dedication Ceremony Honors Those Who Gave Lives, Served With Distinction
Posted: Oct 11, 2012Eileen Owen grew up hearing stories about her father, AX 1st Class James I. Pratt, a sonar operator and member of the USS Yorktown’s Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 4. “[My family] […]
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USS Yorktown Association Hosts 64th Annual Reunion
Posted: Oct 10, 2012A visit to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is more than just an opportunity to explore historic ships including the USS YORKTOWN, USS LAFFEY and USS CLAMAGORE; it’s a […]
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Patriots Point Introduces Ghost Tours Aboard USS Yorktown
Posted: Oct 02, 2012Are the spirits of past heroes still on duty aboard the USS YORKTOWN? Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, the USS YORKTOWN (CV-10) Association and the Charleston Attraction Group are […]
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The “Fighting Lady” Joins the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Posted: Oct 01, 2012For the second year in a row, the “Fighting Lady” is joining the fight against breast cancer. In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, lights on the flight deck of […]
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Patriots Point Concludes Successful Year; Posts Significant Increase in Numbers, Revenue
Posted: Sep 20, 2012With an estimated annual economic impact of $50 million, including nearly $18 million in employee income (source: 2011-2012 Patriots Point Intercept Survey Report, College of Charleston Office of Tourism Analysis), […]
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Patriots Point September 2012 Newsletter
Posted: Sep 19, 2012The September edition of the Patriots Point newsletter can be accessed as a PDF here. To sign up for these newsletters, please visit: https://www.patriotspoint.org/email_newsletter/
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Patriots Point Honors First Responders and Families
Posted: Sep 17, 2012In recognition of their outstanding service to the community – and in commemoration of the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks – Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum offered special […]
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Meet the Patriots Point Development Authority Board Members
Posted: Sep 17, 2012The Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) Board, in conjunction with the Patriots Point Executive Director, is responsible for the long-term planning and day-to-day management of the agency, including the museum […]
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Overnight Camping Remains Major Draw
Posted: Sep 17, 2012Overnight camping aboard the USS Yorktown continues to be a major draw for scouts and youth groups across the country. “Since the inception of the overnight camping program in 1980, […]
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Patriots Point Staff ‘Hit The Road’
Posted: Sep 17, 2012Patriots Point staff are ‘hitting the road’ to visit community events throughout South Carolina and neighboring states to share exciting programs and opportunities for visitors to the museum. In August, […]