We are looking forward to celebrating the Fourth of July at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum – home to some of the nation’s most historic war ships. Along with the most spectacular fireworks display in the Lowcountry, we will be offering two different viewing areas – the Flight Deck of the USS Yorktown (tickets [...]
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum was pleased to welcome 170 fifth grade students from Rock Hill District III for a special overnight camping visit this week. The Rock Hill Police Department sponsored the students, all fifth grade students and members of their schools’ Safety Patrol, as an end of the year reward for their [...]
On Friday, June 14, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host a ceremony to commemorate Flag Day featuring participants of the Knights of Columbus and Boy Scouts. It is free and open to the public and will begin at 9 a.m. on the Flight Deck of the USS Yorktown. As part of the program, [...]
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum welcomed its nine millionth paid visitor since the museum’s inception in 1976. The lucky guest, David Matney from Bristol, Tennessee, was recognized during a special ceremony and received a prize package valued at nearly $2,500. He visited Patriots Point today with his wife, Stephanie, and their three daughters: Emily, [...]
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY BLAST! Read important information about the celebration that will help you plan your visit. Excitement is building for Patriots Point’s annual celebration. In addition to the most spectacular fireworks display in the State of South Carolina, Patriots Point announced today that they will once [...]
In the next two weeks, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will welcome its nine millionth paid visitor since the museum’s inception in 1976. A series of surprises are in store for the lucky visitor, including a prize pack valued at nearly $2,500. “When Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum got its start almost forty [...]
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27 to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our nation’s freedom and freedom of millions worldwide over the course of our nation’s history. “On this solemn day set aside to honor our nation’s fallen war [...]
On Friday, May 17, the surviving crewmembers of the USS Franklin (CV-13) gathered for their final reunion at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. The USS Franklin participated in Pacific Theater operations during WWII and was in service from 1944-1945. She is, perhaps, best known for an attack that took place on March 19, 1945, when [...]
The nation’s oldest aircraft carrier museum, the USS Yorktown (CV-10) turned 70 last month and Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum invited everyone to join in on the celebration. On Sunday, April 14, Patriots Point hosted a full day of activities, programs and fun for the whole family! Throughout the day, the museum provided visitors with [...]
The Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) Board unanimously accepted a report from The Shaw Group outlining the environmental conditions present aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10). The report found that the carrier poses no environmental or health hazards to the public or to Charleston Harbor. The report also stated that the vessel will need to be [...]
