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Town of Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France visits Patriots Point
Posted: Sep 02, 2014On Sunday, August 31 onboard the USS YORKTOWN, the mayor of Sainte-Mère-Église, Jean Quétier was presented a key to the Town of Mt. Pleasant by councilman Elton Carrier. Councilman Carrier […]
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Patriots Point to Host Special Ceremony for Visitors from the First French Town Liberated In WWII, Sainte-Mère-Église
Posted: Aug 26, 2014On Sunday, Aug. 31 the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host a special ceremony for 20 French citizens who are visiting Charleston from the Town of Sainte-Mère-Église in […]
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Patriots Point Selects Bennett Hospitality as Developer of Waterfront Property
Posted: Aug 18, 2014The Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) Board of Directors selected Bennett Hospitality as developer for approximately 50 acres of highland property owned by the PPDA. The decision is subject to […]
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Bringing history to life: 1st Marine Division Meet and Greet
Posted: Aug 14, 2014Wednesday, the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum hosted a Meet and Greet event with six 1st Marine Division veterans. Three of the Marines fought in Vietnam, two fought in […]
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Recycled shells used to rebuild oyster reef
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Taking a walk down memory lane, a former sailor retraces his steps after 60 years
Posted: Aug 07, 2014The sailors have been replaced by tourists, the bomb elevator replaced by one that now carries only families, but for Allan Eisenecker much of the USS YORKTOWN remains as it […]
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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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Spirit of ’45 Day Express Tour Passes Through
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WWII Vets Invited to Attend Spirit of ’45 Day Express Stopover
Posted: Jul 25, 2014The Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is inviting all World War II veterans and their families aboard the USS YORKTOWN on Tuesday, July 29, to take part in a […]
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Operation Summer Camp Underway At Patriots Point
Posted: Jul 22, 2014The smiles from children participating in the City of North Charleston’s summer camp helped brighten what started out as a rainy day at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. […]