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Posts Tagged ‘Yorktown’
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Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Executive Order to Remove Toxic Waste from USS Yorktown
Posted: Jun 01, 2022Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2022-20, which directs the South Carolina Office of Resilience to begin the process of removing hundreds of thousands of gallons of toxic pollutants from […]
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“Meatball” Landing System Arrives at Patriots Point
Posted: Oct 07, 2021Patriots Point Naval & Maritime museum can now proudly display a Mirror Optical Landing System (“meatball”) on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown. This important piece of aircraft carrier […]
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Patriots Point Restoring USS Yorktown Pri-Fly
Posted: Feb 13, 2020There are always exciting restoration projects going on here at Patriots Point. Our newest project is reopening and restoring the pri-fly in the superstructure on the flight deck of the […]
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Patriots Point to Host 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit
Posted: May 16, 2016An 1,100 square foot, mobile exhibit that honors the more than 3,000 victims killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks will be on display at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum […]
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5 Reasons to Visit Patriots Point this Fall
Posted: Oct 06, 2015Whether you’re a first-time visitor or an annual member, there are so many reasons to visit Patriots Point. Here are our top five for fall: 1. More History Bang for […]
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Patriots Point Panel to Discuss Green Berets’ Secret Use of Tribesmen During War
Posted: Jul 29, 2015On Friday, August 14th, at 7 p.m. the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host a symposium in which Vietnam War veterans who served as Green Berets in the […]
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Patriots Point To Offer Discounted Admission Every Sunday in February
Posted: Jan 27, 2015MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will offer a 20 percent discount on all admission prices every Sunday in February. The “Super Sunday” deal will include […]
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Georgia Lottery films commercial on USS YORKTOWN
Posted: Sep 04, 2014Today a film crew shot a commercial for the Georgia Lottery aboard the USS YORKTOWN. The commercial revolves around the lottery mascot “Kevin” and his mission to be a Top […]
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Patriots Point and the Legendary 1st Marine Division Pair for Unique Meet and Greet Opportunity
Posted: Aug 05, 2014The Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will be partnering with 1st Marine Division Association during their 67th annual reunion to host a meet and greet event with Marines who […]
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Day After Laffey’s Return
Posted: Jan 26, 2012Power workers are busy working on restoring electrical power to the ship and we are busy getting ready to open back up to the public. It will be a little […]