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Black History Month at Patriots Point
February 1, 2012 - February 29, 2012
Come celebrate our hometown heroes and learn about the struggles and accomplishments of African-American Veterans.
View special exhibits aboard the USS YORKTOWN, including video panels, artifacts, and images for Robert Smalls – Civil War riverboat pilot; WWII hero Doris (Dorie) Miller; women officers of the 20th century; and Ralph Johnson – Congressional Medal of Honor recipient.
There will be a special speaker symposium on February 10th from 12:00-1:30p.m. to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of African-American Veterans of the Navy. Please click on Feb 10 on the calendar on the right or follow this link for more information.