News & Events
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The Fighting Lady Turns 80: Celebration and New Exhibition
Posted: Mar 17, 2023On Saturday, April 15, 2023, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host “The Fighting Lady Turns 80” event to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the USS Yorktown’s commissioning. Nicknamed […]
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Two Group Tours You Don’t Want to Miss at Patriots Point!
Posted: Mar 16, 2023The USS Yorktown can feel like a labyrinth during your first visit. The ship is vast. Visitors can spend only two hours flying through the four self-guided tours – or […]
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Calling All Volunteers!
Posted: Feb 23, 2023Written by Jami Barr, Marketing Intern Originally posted at Calling All Volunteers! (aboardtheussyorktown.com) Welcome Aboard When you arrive at Patriot’s Point, the USS Laffey and the USS Yorktown will greet […]
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Win A Copy Of SEGA’s Newest World War II Video Game
Posted: Feb 16, 2023Calling all gamers! SEGA’s newest and most anticipated World War II video game, Company of Heroes 3, releases in February and you have a chance to win a FREE copy! […]
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Above and Beyond: The Medal of Honor Museum aboard the USS Yorktown
Posted: Feb 13, 2023By Jamie Barr, Marketing Intern Originally published at Above and Beyond: The Medal of Honor Museum aboard the USS Yorktown The Medal of Honor is the highest honor that anyone […]
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Patriots Point to Honor Vietnam Veterans and share the story of Lucy Caldwell
Posted: Feb 07, 2023Patriots Point to Honor Vietnam Veterans and share the story of Lucy Caldwell; Will offer Vietnam Veterans Free Admission on Vietnam Veterans Day March 29, 2023 is the 50th anniversary […]
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Patriots Point Development Authority Board Selects Allison Hunt To Serve As Executive Director
Posted: Jan 30, 2023On Friday, January 27, 2023, the Patriots Point Development Authority Board (PPDA) unanimously selected Allison Hunt to serve as the state agency’s executive director. She will begin on March 1. […]
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A Blast from the Past
Posted: Jan 30, 2023I spent the night on a WWII aircraft carrier. Not many people can say that – unless they’ve completed Operation Overnight onboard the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. Operation […]
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Patriots Point Flight Academy To Host “AviCom 2023” Aboard USS Yorktown
Posted: Jan 17, 2023The Patriots Point Flight Academy will host the inaugural AviCom two-day competition and teacher professional development program on board the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. In collaboration with the South Carolina […]
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Scrappy’s Back in Town
Posted: Jan 11, 2023Scrappy’s Return There’s a familiar face appearing around town again. Scrappy, the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum mascot, is attending Cool Ray’s 30th birthday bash at Mascot Mania on […]