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Now open: The Fighting Lady Cafe
Posted: Jul 21, 2014Come enjoy an all new dining option while aboard the USS YORKTOWN. The Fighting Lady Cafe is now open and serving lunch Monday – Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 […]
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All systems go for launch of the new Apollo 8 Mission Exhibit at Patriots Point
Posted: Jul 16, 2014The Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is taking visitors on a ride to the moon in a all new interactive and immersive Apollo 8 Mission Exhibit. The immersive capsule […]
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Patriots Point to Host 3rd Annual Teacher Recertification Professional Development Program
Posted: Jul 12, 2014As part of its new Blended Learning Initiative, the Patriots Point Institute of History, Science and Technology (PPIHST) is excited to host the third annual Teacher’s Recertification Professional Development Program […]
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Patriots Point Launches New Audio Tour Onboard the USS YORKTOWN
Posted: Jul 08, 2014The Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is now offering an audio tour that further enhances the USS YORKTOWN experience by bringing memories of the ship to life. The $6 […]
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Arthur not slowing down 75 young people participating in deCycles 2014
Posted: Jul 03, 2014MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Hurricane Arthur is just a small bump on a long road for 75 young men and women who are biking across seven states in just three […]
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Terrific Turnout for the Great Race stopover at Patriots Point
Posted: Jun 30, 2014On Friday, June 27th thousands lined up on both sides of the “old road” at Patriots Point to welcome the 2014 Hemmings Motor News Great Race to Mount Pleasant. The […]
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Fourth of July Blast VIP and Flight Deck Tickets Sold Out, Landside Seating Still Available
Posted: Jun 27, 2014Flight deck tickets to this year’s 4th of July Fireworks Blast are officially sold out, however, there is still plenty of free landside seating available. Those wishing to view the […]
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Youth Leadership Conference Underway at Patriots Point
Posted: Jun 24, 2014The 15th annual Military Order of the World Wars’ (MOWW) Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) is officially underway on the USS YORKTOWN. The 75 participants are among the brightest in their […]
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Patriots Point night at the Joe
Posted: Jun 24, 2014Friday, June 21 was Patriots Point night at the Charleston RiverDogs game. The weather was perfect and all of the kids enjoyed playing with Scrappy. One lucky winner even […]
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June 19th is the 70th Anniversary of the Largest Carrier Battle of WWII
Posted: Jun 19, 2014Fifteen US Navy aircraft carriers (including Yorktown CV-10) participated in the largest carrier vs. carrier battle of the war; the Battle of the Philippine Sea (19-20 June 1944). Often called […]