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In pursuit of the association's mission to educate and inspire patriotism across generations, the USS Yorktown CV-10 Association Scholarship Program is approaching its second year. The scholarship...
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PATRIOTS POINT TO OFFER ‘PAY WHAT YOU CAN’ WEEKEND JAN. 4-5, 2014 Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is kicking off the New Year with a bang, for the third year in a row. The museum’s popular ‘Pay...
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The Charleston Naval Shipyard exhibit is back in North Charleston after being displayed for more than 30 years on the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point. Referred to as “Shipyard Museum,” the exhibit pays...
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Mount Pleasant, S.C. – After many years of age and wear, The Fighting Lady is getting a much-needed face-lift. In a project expected to last about eight months, Patriots Point operations personnel are...
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The USS Yorktown and her crew faced enemy threats during conflicts ranging from WWII – Vietnam. In December, a new ‘crew’ aboard ‘The Fighting Lady’ once again faced a threat – this time in the form...
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On Friday, December 7, Patriots Point, in partnership with Mount Pleasant VFW Post 10624, hosted a ceremony to commemorate the 71 st anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The program...
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Nearly 44 years ago, the crew of Apollo 8 earned a place in history as the first men to leave Earth orbit, reach the Earth’s moon, orbit it and return safely to Earth. Many know the names of the...
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A-6 Intruder at Patriots Point[/caption] Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum invites the public to visit on Sunday, December 16 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for the return of “Open Cockpit Sunday.” This...
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USS Yorktown is Only Carrier Museum to Display All 10 of the Most Significant Aircraft in U.S. Carrier Aviation History; Special Programming Offers Guests Unprecedented Access The Winter 2011 issue of...
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Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) and the USS Yorktown (CV-10) Association will welcome two-time Academy Award Nominee, Emmy Winner and Golden Globe Winner, Ann-Margret aboard the USS...
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On Saturday, March 10, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum will join with the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina in celebrating the 100 th anniversary of Girl Scouting. This special event –...
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On Thursday, March 8, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will welcome the “Honoring Our History” tour for a special one-day visit. This World War I traveling exhibit is free to the public and is...
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Following a journey that spanned three years and included a complete hull overhaul, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is excited to announce that reopening of the USS LAFFEY to the general public...
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Defending PGA Champion Keegan Bradley made history last year – becoming the third player in the past 100 years to win a major championship on his first try. On Thursday, March 22, Bradley will make...
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Gourmet Bay Caterers recently paid a visit to Patriots Point and toured the USS YORKTOWN and USS LAFFEY. Below is some information regarding their impressions of "The Fighting Lady" and "The Ship That...
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will celebrate the return of the USS LAFFEY with a series of events April 13 – 15. The public is invited to attend to pay tribute to ‘The Ship That Would Not Die’ – the most decorated WWII-era destroyer still in existence. Ninety former crewmembers, including several who served during WWII, will be present for this special weekend of programs and events.
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On Monday, April 2, the USS YORKTOWN will join other iconic landmarks around the world to “light it up blue” in support of autism awareness. April 2 was designated as World Autism Awareness Day by the...
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Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) and the USS Yorktown (CV-10) Association welcomed two-time Academy Award Nominee, Emmy Winner and Golden Globe Winner, Ann-Margret aboard the USS Yorktown for “An Evening Honoring Ann-Margret” on March 31, 2012.
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Starlight Pops has been a Lowcountry tradition for more than 25 years. This year’s event will begin at sundown and will feature a tribute to Broadway by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO), under the direction of Alex Agrest. The performance will include selections from Mamma Mia, Chicago, Guys & Dolls, Annie and West Side Story. This year, Lowcountry vocalist Nancy Clayton Lefter will join the CSO for several songs.
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum announced Friday that the USS LAFFEY will be closed to the public for the next several days as staff complete final improvements to ‘The Ship That Would Not Die’ in advance of the USS LAFFEY Homecoming Party next weekend.