News & Events
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The War of 1812 Tall Ship LYNX “America’s Privateer” to Visit Charleston!
Posted: Nov 15, 2012On Saturday, Nov. 17, the War of 1812 Tall Ship LYNX “America’s Privateer” will sail into Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina – located next to the USS Yorktown! The historic […]
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Event Rentals Take Off at Patriots Point
Posted: Nov 15, 2012Patriots Point staff hosted an event rental open house to meet with industry leaders and showcase interior and exterior locations for groups as large as 3,500 and as small as […]
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Meet PPDA Board Vice Chairman Wayne Adams
Posted: Nov 15, 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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USS Yorktown Shines During 2012 Carrier Classic
Posted: Nov 14, 2012The eyes of the nation were on Patriots Point and the USS Yorktown, as the historic aircraft carrier hosted the 2012 Carrier Classic, which featured both an NCAA men’s and […]
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A Letter from the Executive Director
Posted: Nov 14, 2012As we look ahead to Thanksgiving and the holiday season, we are full of gratitude for those who served – and continue to serve – our great nation. We are […]
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Georgetown County 5th Graders Participate in Educational Programs at Patriots Point
Posted: Nov 14, 2012Thanks to a generous grant from the Hootie and the Blowfish Foundation, Georgetown County fifth grade students climbed aboard the USS YORKTOWN last month to participate in educational programs offered […]
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Patriots Point Announces Educational Programs for Girl Scouts
Posted: Nov 14, 2012Patriots Point has introduced exciting new educational programming opportunities to bring Girl Scouts’ Journey books to life. The Girl Scouts: Make YOUR Journey series at Patriots Point features hands-on programs […]
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Talks Underway for Three-Year Extension of Carrier Classic Aboard USS Yorktown
Posted: Nov 14, 2012The Morale Entertainment Foundation (MEF) and Patriots Point, home of the USS Yorktown, have begun talks to reach a three-year extension of their agreement to hold the annual Carrier Classic […]
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USS Yorktown Association to Host Second Annual ‘Run for the Yorktown 5K’
Posted: Nov 05, 2012This Saturday, the USS Yorktown Association will host their second annual Veterans Day 5K. Last year, runners began the race with a bang as we fired an anti-tank gun at […]
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USS Yorktown Association to Sell Discounted Tickets to Carrier Classic
Posted: Nov 05, 2012Ticket Sale to Benefit Patriots Point Institute of History, Science and Technology With the 2012 Walmart Carrier Classic just days away, the USS Yorktown (CV-10) Association has announced they will […]