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2009 Archive


5th Graders to Learn On Board the USS Yorktown
Jan 16, 2009
Approximately 1,400 students and their teachers will participate in the standards-based, cross-curricular program from January 22 through March 4, 2009. During this time the students will spend a morning on the USS Yorktown immersed in WWII history and the science of abiotic and biotic elements found in our estuarine environment.
Former Naval Aviator Starts New BLOG on USS Yorktown
Jan 23, 2009
Former Naval aviator authors new BLOG at Patriots Point and continues to show love for his country.
Patriots Point Attendance Strong Through December
Jan 26, 2009
Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum is experiencing only a minor decrease in paid attendance through December.
USS Laffey Closed for Repairs
Feb 05, 2009
Patriots Point staff is working to make some needed repairs to the USS Laffey. Due to this maintenance work, the ship is closed indefinitely to the public.
Patriots Point 4th of July Blast Recognized
Mar 20, 2009
The Southeast Tourism Society has selected Patriots Point 4th of July Blast As one of the Southeast's "Top 20 Events" for the month of July 2009.
USS Yorktown's Friendship Lights Welcome Visitors to Mt. Pleasant
Mar 20, 2009
Crossing the Ravenel Bridge at sunset, you'll notice new lights onboard the USS Yorktown lighting up the ship as you enter the Town of Mt. Pleasant.
Patriots Point to host the 13th Annual Fourth of July Blast
Jun 08, 2009
Join Patriots Point in celebrating our nation’s freedom at the Fourth of July Blast! The festival features legendary fireworks, live music, a Kidz Zone, food and beverage garden plus special admission to the USS YORKTOWN. The fun begins at 4 PM. Event admission and parking are free. Visit Patriotspoint.org for details.
USS Laffey and USS Ingham not available for tours
Aug 10, 2009
While the USS Laffey and the USS Ingham are being prepared for "big moves" and repairs, they will not be available for tours.
Patriots Point remembers with Patriot Day Memorial
Sep 11, 2009
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will honor Patriot Day beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2009 aboard the USS Yorktown. This reverent event will serve as a memorial to the 2,998 who lost their lives on that day as well as the more than 6,291 injured.
Celebrate Grandparents Day at Patriots Point
Sep 13, 2009
Celebrate Grandparents Day at Patriots Point and help teach and remind each generation of Patriotism, Honor and Character.
Veteran's Day Festivities begin early and last a full week at Patriots Point
Nov 07, 2009
Veteran’s Day festivities we have planned – they begin this weekend (November 7) and last through next Saturday, November 14. We’ve planned a rather large Living History Exhibit this weekend – with the vintage vehicles and re-enactors – a memorial dedication and curator program on property on Veteran’s Day, and a special recognition ceremony and brief for Veterans on Saturday with a “meet-and-greet” afterwards.
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The USS Yorktown participated in the recovery of NASA's Apollo 8 crew in 1968.

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