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Patriots Point staff hosted an event rental open house to meet with industry leaders and showcase interior and exterior locations for groups as large as 3,500 and as small as 15. Thanks to the hard...
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On Saturday, Nov. 17, the War of 1812 Tall Ship LYNX “America’s Privateer” will sail into Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina - located next to the USS Yorktown! The historic ship will be available for...
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Patriots Point and our museum ships were featured on Sunday night's edition of NBC Nightly News!
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Throughout the year, we are pleased to offer a variety of events and educational programs that are open to the public. Please visit this page often, as we'll update it when new events are added...
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Bill Casassa and I met up on the quarterdeck of the Laffey, where you can always find him during his Thursday volunteer shift (or other days and places where Thom says he needs someone!). And if he is...
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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society today announced the addition of new exhibits to its Recipients’ Museum to bring to life stories of valor and sacrifice in the War on Terrorism in Iraq and...
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After a two-year delay, the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum will once again echo with the memories and laughter of those who served on her. Yorktown veterans will gather for...
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First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt christens the USS Yorktown in April 1943.[/caption] BUY TICKETS HERE! The nation’s oldest aircraft carrier museum, the USS Yorktown (CV-10) is turning 70 and Patriots...
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Patriots Point Development Authority Board Member to Deploy in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom
In support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) Board Member, Col. Zeb Williams will deploy to Afghanistan in the coming weeks. Col. Williams will be assigned to...
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On Tuesday, 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...
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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...