Navy 250th Celebration + Yorktown Veterans Meet & Greet

Navy 250th Anniversary Celebration

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will commemorate the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary with a special day of celebration aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10).  In honor of the occasion, Patriots Point is offering $3 off all general admission tickets purchased in person on October 11. 

At 12:00 p.m., a ceremonial cake cutting will take place in Hangar Bay 1 on the USS Yorktown, marking both the Navy’s 250th birthday and the enduring legacy of Yorktown sailors.

Following the ceremony, at 1:00 p.m., Mark C. Fava—author of Lessons from the Admiral: Naval Wisdom and Sea Stories for Leaders—will deliver a speech and host a book signing in the Smokey Stover Theater.

About the Author
A Charleston native, Mark Fava is a retired Navy Captain, career aviation lawyer, and best-selling author known for his engaging storytelling. During his thirty years of naval service, he served as a naval flight officer, commanded three units including a naval aviation squadron, and spent years in the P-3 Orion tracking Soviet submarines during the Cold War.

Beyond his military career, Fava was Delta Air Lines’ chief operations attorney on 9/11 and is now a Vice President at The Boeing Company. He has also served his community as a member of the Mt. Pleasant Town Council.

Yorktown Reunion - Meet and Greet

Join us aboard the USS Yorktown for a special meet and greet with veterans of the ship. Hear first-hand stories of service, ask questions, and connect with the men and women who lived this history.

• Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Location: Hangar Bay 2 on the USS Yorktown

The Yorktown Veterans Meet & Greet is included with museum admission—no additional ticket required.

Plan your visit, bring your questions, and help us honor their legacy!