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A letter from Charles "Chuck" Bonness to his sister, Catherine Bonness, March 27, 1942.
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Admission to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum includes access to two historic ships, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, the destroyer USS Laffey, 27 historic aircraft, as well as the three-acre...
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In this photograph many of the USS Laffey's crew, including Captain Julian Becton, can be seen gathered on the ship's bow for a group picture.
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A rectangular, white poster with black graphics and signatures that reads 'Help Enshrine USS Laffey.' The poster features a photo and drawings of the USS Laffey and a sailor and the signatures of...
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Experience Living History with reenactors and Ask Me About History carts at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum every second Saturday!
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Experience Living History with reenactors and Ask Me About History carts at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum every second Saturday!
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Experience Living History with reenactors and Ask Me About History carts at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum every second Saturday!
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Experience Living History with reenactors and Ask Me About History carts at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum every second Saturday!
Experience / Activity / Tour
Pick up your Scavenger Hunt at the Information Desk on the USS Yorktown. Happy hunting! Additional $3.00 ticket purchase required.
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Multi-colored recipe cards organized by food type and bearing information on ingredients, portions, and cooking directions for the food indicated.
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A newspaper clipping from The Great Lakes Training School with a photo and article of Ed Schwartz receiving his purple heart.
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A postcard of the USS Yorktown (CV-5) showing off the brand new aircraft carrier. A short letter to Ed Schwartz's mother is penned on the back.
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A very early copy of Ed Schwartz's discharge certificate from the US Navy, worn and taped along fold lines.
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A plastic-encased Big Ben "704" Club membership card belonging to Donald Gary, Lieutenant. The card is signed by Captain Leslie Gehres of the USS Franklin (CV-13).
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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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Retiring of the US flag over the Charleston Harbor On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Flag Day ceremony aboard the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point Naval &...
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A 48-star US flag flown aboard USS Laffey (DD-724) in combat off Okinawa. The fly end is damaged from wear and time.
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A photo of an F6F Hellcat from Fighting Squadron Twelve (VF-12) on the beach of Nukufetau, an atoll in Tuvalu. The writing on the back describes the sun as being so hot that it was impossible to stand...
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The Fighting Squadron Twelve (VF-12) insignia drawn on a sheet of paper and customized for Christmas. The paper reads 'A Very Merry Christmas from Fighting Squadron Twelve,' and shows a parrot dressed...