FY2013 Mid-Year Revenue Exceeds That of FY2012
Half-way through the 2013 Fiscal Year, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum’s revenue exceeds that of 2012.
Category Archives: Newsletter
A Letter from the Executive Director
As we welcome the start of another year, the Patriots Point Development Authority Board and our employees are energized and optimistic about all the great things ahead for our museum. This year, the USS Yorktown will celebrate her 70th anniversary. We have big plans underway to celebrate and we hope you will be a part [...]
Meet PPDA Board Member Susan Marlowe
The 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 and all of its ancillary services. This includes stewardship of over 350 acres of property on Charleston Harbor, much of which is currently under lease [...]
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, we are pleased to offer a variety of events and educational programs that are open to the public. Please visit this page often, as we’ll update it when new events are added! UPCOMING EVENTS May 24 – In partnership with Coast Guard Sector Charleston, Patriots Point is hosting a Piccolo Spoleto [...]
Event Rentals Take Off at Patriots Point
Patriots 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 15. Thanks to the hard work of staff, guests now have access to spaces that were not previously available, including the Admiral’s Quarters, providing perspective [...]
Meet PPDA Board Vice Chairman Wayne Adams
The 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 and all of its ancillary services. This includes stewardship of over 350 acres of property on Charleston Harbor, much of which is currently under lease [...]
USS Yorktown Shines During 2012 Carrier Classic
The 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 women’s game. In the women’s game, Notre Dame, the 2012 NCAA championship runner up, bested Ohio State, which finished No. 16 in the AP Top [...]
A Letter from the Executive Director
As 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 also thankful for your continued support of Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. The USS Yorktown recently served as the setting for the 2012 Carrier [...]
Georgetown County 5th Graders Participate in Educational Programs at Patriots Point
Thanks 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 by the Patriots Point Institute of History, Science and Technology. The grant funding allowed all Georgetown County fifth grade students – approximately 758 in [...]
Patriots Point Announces Educational Programs for Girl Scouts
Patriots 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 and activities that are specifically designed to meet badge requirements for Brownies (ages 6-9) and Juniors (ages 9-11). “With our state-of-the-art classroom aboard the [...]