Road to White House... Runs Through Patriots Point
On Friday January 18th the national media spotlight once again hit Patriots Point. Presidential candidate John McCain held a campaign rally aboard USS Yorktown on the eve of the South Carolina Republican Primary.

Help Make History! Did You Witness Yorktown Entering Charleston Harbor in 1975?
This spring Patriots Point celebrates the 65th anniversary of USS Yorktown’s commissioning and we need your help in celebrating the great ships “birthday”.

Carnival Time Is Here at Patriots Point!
The Patriots Point Carnival lights up Charleston Harbor Wednesday, April 9th through Sunday, April 13th.

Jimmy Neutron's Submarine Adventure
Congratulations to the Stagliano family of Summerville, South Carolina for being selected as a finalist in the Chrysler Jimmy Neutron Adventure Sweepstakes!

Carrier: Life Aboard USS Nimitz, Airing on PBS
Patriots Point Foundation proudly supports television special...

A Celebration of Yorktown's 65th Anniversary
Memories, tributes and the promise of a bright future.

State of the Art Education Center Coming to USS Yorktown
Construction begins this fall on the much anticipated Patriots Point Marine Education Center on board USS Yorktown at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum.

Charleston HarborFest , May 16-18, 2008
Celebrating Charleston Harbor and all things nautical...

Royal Navy Submarine Sculpture Unveiled
Dedicated at the Cold War Submarine Memorial

400,000!!! Meet the Record Setting Campers
On Saturday, April 19th, the Youth Overnight Camping Program at Patriots Point topped the 400,000 mark thanks to Cub Scout Pack 502 from Liberty North Carolina.

A Special Treat for Father's Day Weekend!
Fathers and grandfathers get in free with child's admission, June 14-15.

Mr. Big Meets Mr. Pig
The President of the Patriots Point Foundation brings home the bacon... so to speak!

Living History- The Vietnam War
Life for American troops in Vietnam, June 27-29, 2008.

Patriots Point Names New Executive Director
Brigadier General Hugh Tant III, (U.S. Army Ret.) has been named Executive Director of the Patriots Point Development Authority, assuming his new duties on June 1, 2008.

Welcome South Carolina Teachers
They are the public school teachers that help our children learn about math, science, social studies and the environment. Patriots Point is pleased to welcome these South Carolina educators to USS Yorktown to get a first hand look at the math, science and history classes offered by our staff

Oldest Living Medal of Honor Recipient Celebrates 99th Birthday
As home to the national Medal of Honor Museum, Patriots Point wishes the oldest living recipient of the honor, Mr. John Finn, a happy 99th birthday.

One Year Later... Medal of Honor Museum
The Congressional Medal of Honor Museum opened its doors on board USS Yorktown a little more than a year ago. Read how one newspaper article characterizes this first, remarkable year.

NBC's Brian Williams with a Birthday Wish for 99 year old John Finn
Thanks to NBC Nightly News Anchor and Managing Editor Brian Williams for best wishes extended to the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient Mr. Finn. Patriots Point is home to the national Medal of Honor Museum and proudly features Mr. Finn's story.

Dick Trammell Named to Newly Created Post
The Patriots Point Development Authority, a State of South Carolina Enterprise Agency, today announced Dick Trammell has been named Director of Tourism and Business Development for Patriots Point on Charleston Harbor in South Carolina.

History Channel to Feature Yorktown and Laffey
"Hero Ships" to premiere this summer...

Thank You For Another Great 4th of July Blast!
The 2008 Patriots Point 4th of July Blast draws one of the biggest... if not THE biggest crowd in event history.

See Patriots Point on YouTube!
Visitors upload museum experience videos...

American Heroes Inspire Students at Patriots Point Youth Leadership Conference
A spectacular roster of American patriots headlined the 2008 Youth Leadership Conference held on board the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown at Patriots Point.

Youth Overnight Camping Tops 22,000 Guests!
Thanks to all of our guests who have participated in the Youth Overnight Camping Program at Patriots Point. We wrapped up our latest fiscal year with 22,512 campers sleeping on board USS Yorktown. One of our best years ever!

Own a Piece of USS Yorktown History
From the Fighting Lady's original wooden flight deck...

September 11, 2008-"Patriot Day" on board The USS YORKTOWN
“Patriot Day” 2008 will begin at 8:30 am Thursday, September 11th on board the USS Yorktown. This solemn event is offered as a memorial and remembrance of the 2,998 deaths and more than 6,291 injuries that occurred that horrible day.

Living History Day
Naval and Marine living history groups will be on site to relate experiences and guide visitors through the ships and village at Patriots Point.

233rd Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps
Patriots Point will celebrate the 233rd anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

14th Annual Fifth Grade Veteran's Day Program
Patriots Point will host Charleston County fifth graders to keep patriotism alive and remember those who give us freedom.

Shuckin' & Shaggin' to Benefit the Wounded Warrior Program
All you "oyster eaters" and "Shaggers" grab your gloves, oyster knives, slip on your loaffers and come aboard the USS Yorktown for a fun night of slurping and dancing to help us raise funds to support our nation's greatest citizens!

First Shuckin and Shaggin a Huge Success
Neither rain nor wind, nor cool temperatures could hamper the hundreds of oyster eaters and dancers that showed up Saturday night to “Shuck n Shag” on the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.

Christmas Parade of Boats on Charleston Harbor
Enjoy the best seat in the house for viewing the Charleston Harbor Boat Parade on the aircraft carrieer USS Yorktown!. Patriots Point is hosting a fun-filled family night with sweets & treats, toasty beverages, Reindeer games, face painting, pictures with Santa and the Polar Express down the pier.

Attack on Pearl Harbor to be remembered on board the USS Yorktown
VFW to remember the brave South Carolina men who lost their lives on December 7, 1941 during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Boat Parade on the Yorktown full of FUN!
Skydiving, pretty lights and plenty of sweets and games on board the USS Yorktown for the viewing of the Charleston Parade of Boats.

Christmas 1945 Dinner
Let us transport you and your special someone back to 1945, as we join the Commanding Officer of the USS Yorktown for an elegant Christmas Dinner and Dance.

Christmas 1945 Dinner & Dance on board the USS Yorktown was a trip back in time!
1940's music and a FANTASTIC dinner were just part of Patriots Point first "Christmas 1945" dinner and dance.

Motorcyclists to escort Wreaths Across America
Patriots Point will conduct a short kickoff ceremony for the hundreds of motorcyclists who will be escorting the "Wreaths Across America" which will be placed on veteran's grave sites at the Beaufort National Cemetery.

Local Volunteers Place Wreaths Across America
Volunteers escorted 294 wreaths to be placed on the gravesites of veterans at Beaufort Memorial Cemetery.

Mt. Pleasant Fire Department Conducts Rope Rescue Training on Yorktown
Don't volunteer to be a fireman if you are afraid of heights!

Patriots Point Invaded by Charleston AFB!