News & Events
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Hundreds attend sold-out musical performance honoring veterans
Posted: Nov 22, 2017Hundreds of guests came aboard the USS Yorktown on the evening of November 9 to enjoy “BEHIND THE LINES: War Letters by American Heroes” — a night of live music […]
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Patriots Point Development Authority Welcomes Two New Members to the Board of Directors
Posted: Nov 21, 2017South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has approved the recommendations of Jay Lucas, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Brian White, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee to […]
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Patriots Point to Offer Several Events the Week of Veterans Day
Posted: Oct 24, 2017Veterans will be offered free admission to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum on Veterans Day, November 11 and Sunday, November 12 in honor of their service. Free admission is […]
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Hundreds come aboard to meet a Yorktown veteran
Posted: Oct 18, 2017As part of the 69th USS Yorktown Association Reunion from October 12-14, 2017, association members hosted a “Meet & Greet” session onboard the USS Yorktown on Saturday, October 14. Hundreds […]
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Reps from Historic War Ships Across the World to Meet aboard the USS Yorktown For the 51st HNSA Conference
Posted: Sep 25, 2017Wednesday, Sept. 27 through Friday, Sept. 29, representatives from war ship museums across the world will meet aboard the USS Yorktown at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum for […]
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Patriots Point Prepares for Hurricane Irma, Announces Event Cancellations
Posted: Sep 07, 2017MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Due to the impending landfall of Hurricane Irma, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum has canceled this weekend’s display of the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit, and […]
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Patriots Point to host mobile 9/11 exhibit for 16th anniversary
Posted: Sep 06, 2017For the second time in two years, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation’s 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit. The exhibit, which […]
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Eclipse on a Warship FAQs
Posted: Jul 19, 2017Thinking about joining us to view the total solar eclipse on 21 August 2017? Our Eclipse on a Warship event will give one of the most unique and historic locations […]
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Bench Dedicated to the Honor of WWII Yorktown Vet
Posted: Jul 07, 2017Bill Watkinson served as a radar night fighter pilot assigned the the USS Yorktown CV-10 during World War II and now, more than 70 years later, he visits the Yorktown […]
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Survivor of WWII’s Battle of Midway to Share Memories on the 75th Anniversary
Posted: May 31, 2017A World War II veteran who survived a fierce attack aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5) during the iconic and pivotal Battle of Midway, will share his story at a free […]