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On March 29, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will honor the men and women who served in the Vietnam War. This day marks the anniversary of the 1973 withdrawal of U.S. combat troops, recognizing...
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Step aboard the Ship That Would Not Die and experience life as a sailor during Life Aboard the Laffey Day. This immersive event brings history to life with special programming and hands-on experiences...
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Join us as we honor the courage and sacrifice of the USS Laffey’s crew during one of the fiercest attacks in U.S. naval history. On April 16, 1945—80 years ago this year—the Laffey was struck by 22...
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[/caption] Our December volunteer profile is on Senior Chief Sid Busch. Sid grew up in Brooklyn, New York and joined the Navy in February 1965. He did his basic training at San Diego, California and...
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In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday to take place annually on the last Monday in May to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. This Memorial Day, we...
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The USS Yorktown Foundation will host its annual Holes Fore Heroes Golf Tournament on October 13, 2025 at Charleston National Golf Club. This sold-out event brings together 120+ community members for...
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On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress established the United States Navy, laying the foundation for the world’s most powerful maritime force. This pivotal date is not only remembered as the...
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum invites the community to come aboard the USS Yorktown this Veterans Day to honor and celebrate those who have served our nation. Join us on Tuesday, November 11...
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[/caption] The SBD (scout bomber Douglas) was the most significant aircraft of the Pacific War as it was responsible for the sinking of six Japanese aircraft carriers and 60% of the Japanese ships...
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, along with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10624, will host a Memorial Service to honor the 25 known South Carolinians who were killed during the 1941...
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*Note: All tickets for this event have sold out. Thank you for your interest in the 4th of July Fireworks Blast. Celebrate Independence Day at the Most Patriotic Place in the Lowcountry! Join us for...
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**Event Sold Out** Thank you for your interest in this event. At this time, Trick or Treat on the Yorktown is sold out. Get ready for a night of candy, costumes, and fun aboard our historic ship! Our...
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum has been nominated by the prestigious USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the "Best Ship Museum" category! This national recognition celebrates the Museum...
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Don't miss out on an unforgettable summer! Registration for Summer Camps opens at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 24, for Mount Pleasant residents and at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 3, for nonresidents. Secure...
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[/caption] The Laffey was moved from Detyen's Shipyard yesterday at 1300 to Pier November on the old Naval Base, now South Carolina Ports Authority property in North Charleston, SC. Studies are...