News & Events
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A Letter from the Executive Director
Posted: Jan 07, 2013As 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. […]
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Meet PPDA Board Member Susan Marlowe
Posted: Jan 03, 2013The 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 […]
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Patriots Point Hosts ‘Pay What You Can’ Weekend January 5-6
Posted: Jan 01, 2013Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum kicked the New Year off with a bang and hosted the popular ‘Pay What You Can’ Weekend January 5-6. During this special weekend, normal parking and admission fees were […]
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Holiday Promotions at Patriots Point Give the Gift of History, Inspiration
Posted: Dec 17, 2012Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea or for a fun activity with visiting family this holiday season, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum has the answer! The museum […]
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Patriots Point Celebrates 500,000 Campers!
Posted: Dec 15, 2012In December, more than 600 campers staying aboard the USS Yorktown were a part of a very special celebration – earning a place in history as the 500,000th campers to […]
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Open Cockpit Sunday Returns to Patriots Point Dec. 16!
Posted: Dec 12, 2012Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum invites the public to visit on Sunday, December 16 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for the return of “Open Cockpit Sunday.” This is […]
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Patriots Point Observes 44th Anniversary of Apollo 8 Mission, Special Artifacts on Display
Posted: Dec 10, 2012Nearly 44 years ago, the crew of Apollo 8 earned a place in history as the first men to leave Earth orbit, reach the Earth’s moon, orbit it and return […]
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Patriots Point Featured on NBC Nightly News
Posted: Dec 10, 2012Patriots Point and our museum ships were featured on Sunday night’s edition of NBC Nightly News!
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Patriots Point Hosts Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony
Posted: Dec 03, 2012On Friday, December 7, Patriots Point, in partnership with Mount Pleasant VFW Post 10624, hosted a ceremony to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The […]
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Cybersecurity is Focus of Competition Aboard USS Yorktown
Posted: Nov 30, 2012The USS Yorktown and her crew faced enemy threats during conflicts ranging from WWII – Vietnam. In December, a new ‘crew’ aboard ‘The Fighting Lady’ once again faced a threat […]