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Positive momentum is continuing to grow at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, with the attraction posting record numbers on Tuesday, April 2. Ticket sales, parking lot numbers and gift shop...
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The forecast is calling for rain tonight (Sunday, April 14); but d0n't worry... we're have a back-up plan! Tonight's 'Tribute to the Yorktown' USO-style show will take place in Hangar Bay III aboard...
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Tin Can Sailors, Inc. for preservation and upgrades to the USS Laffey (DD-724). Funding will be used to climate control...
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The Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) Board unanimously accepted a report from The Shaw Group outlining the environmental conditions present aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10). The report found...
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The Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) Board, in conjunction with the Patriots Point Executive Director, is responsible for the long-term planning and day-to-day management of the agency...
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The nation’s oldest aircraft carrier museum, the USS Yorktown (CV-10) turned 70 last month and Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum invited everyone to join in on the celebration. On Sunday, April...
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Commander Maxwell (left) and former Governor Edwards (right)[/caption] Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum was honored to welcome WWII Ace, Commander Robert Maxwell to visit the USS Yorktown with...
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On March 19, 1945, the USS Franklin (CV-13) was hit by two Japanese bombs, igniting aircraft that were armed, triggering a gasoline vapor explosion that devastated the Hangar Bay and killing more than...
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27 to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our nation’s freedom and freedom of millions...
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In the next two weeks, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will welcome its nine millionth paid visitor since the museum’s inception in 1976. A series of surprises are in store for the lucky...
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The Matney is pictured with (from left) Patriots Point Executive Director Mac Burdette, Patriots Point Development Authority Board Member Susan Marlowe and former Governor James B. Edwards (far right)...
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On Friday, June 14, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host a ceremony to commemorate Flag Day featuring participants of the Knights of Columbus and Boy Scouts. It is free and open to the...
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum was pleased to welcome 170 fifth grade students from Rock Hill District III for a special overnight camping visit this week. The Rock Hill Police Department...
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They’re the hottest tickets in town and Patriots Point wants to give everyone a chance to win. Every week from now through July 4, the museum will give away two tickets to celebrate the Fourth of July...
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The Patriots Point Institute of History, Science and Technology will host the second annual Teacher Recertification Professional Development Program aboard the USS Yorktown August 7-8, 2013. This year...
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A big "thank you" to all who came out and made our Fourth of July Blast at Patriots Point such a hit. Here are some photos for you to enjoy. If you captured an awesome shot, we'd love to see it! Just...
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Our March volunteer profile is on PFC (Private First Class) Dick Whitaker. Upon his graduation from high school in Saugerites, New York, in 1944, the United States Marine Corp gave him an amazing...
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Dick Trammel has published a Facebook page for "the Fighting Lady." Become a Fan of the Yorktown... you can find her page here.