News & Events
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Patriots Point remembers the victims of 9/11
Posted: Sep 11, 2014The Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum hosted a memorial service this morning to remember the day that forever changed our country, September 11, 2001. The brief ceremony began at […]
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USS Hyman veterans bring reunion to Patriots Point
Posted: Sep 11, 2014Four years after he first served on the USS Hyman DD-732 in 1944, Bob Moldenhauer met up with a former ship mate, Frank Brophy, for dinner in New York. They […]
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Patriots Point to Honor Victims of 9/11 with Special Remembrance Ceremony
Posted: Sep 08, 2014On Thursday, Sept. 11 at 8:45 a.m. Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will hold a ceremony in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 men, women and children who were murdered […]
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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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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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Tin Can Sailors Visit During Annual Reunion
Posted: Aug 19, 2014The Tin Can Sailors, a national organization for destroyer veterans, visited Patriots Point today as part of their annual reunion. While onboard the USS YORKTOWN, the group held their annual […]
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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
Posted: Aug 08, 2014