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Ready for a blast from the past? Join us for Throwback Day on January 3, 2026, as we kick off our year-long 50th anniversary celebration! For one day only, admission will be just $2 per person—the...
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During those first few months aboard the Yorktown, Smokey excelled in his new role and by the time the Yorktown reached Hawaii in July of 1943, Smokey had established himself as an important part of...
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This December, Patriots Point celebrates the 57th anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission — the first manned flight around the moon and one of NASA’s most daring achievements. When the spacecraft splashed...
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The use of the term knot goes back to the day of sailing ships. Sailors would toss over a "Dutch log" which had a line attached with knots tied into it at intervals. Through trial and error, seamen...
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Kick off the new year with purpose, positivity, and a little sparkle of sweat! Sweat on the Ship is an all-levels strength and movement experience designed to help you close out your week with...
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Kick off the new year with purpose, positivity, and a little sparkle of sweat! Sweat on the Ship is an all-levels strength and movement experience designed to help you close out your week with...
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Honoring the Past. Celebrating the Present. Inspiring the Future. For fifty years, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum has stood as a home for history. The decks of ships and stories of combat have...
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The Ford Expedition, A Lowcountry Story Presented in partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant. Join us on Saturday, February 28, 2026, aboard the USS Yorktown for a special Black History Month...
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On January 3, 2026, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum didn’t just mark a milestone, it invited the community to step back in time. Throwback Day kicked off the museum’s 50th anniversary year by...
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Over the past 50 years, Patriots Point has evolved significantly, with a growing collection of ships, aircraft, and exhibits shaping the museum visitors’ experience. Among its most recognizable icons...
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For much of the U.S. Navy’s past, the opportunities available to African American sailors were dictated not by ability or courage, but by convenience and necessity. In times of war, doors opened—but...
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Start your day with purpose, positivity, and a little sparkle of sweat! Sweat on the Ship is an all-levels strength and movement experience designed to help you close out your week with intention...
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Join the USS Yorktown Foundation aboard The Fighting Lady for a relaxed evening of gratitude, history, and community as we honor 50 years of Patriots Point! This special member event is our way of...
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[/caption] One beautiful summer day a 15-year-old boy and future Eagle Scout looked up into the New Jersey sky and saw a Marine F4U Corsair fly over in a low pass, he said to himself, "That's what I...
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End your day with purpose, positivity, and a little sparkle of sweat! Sweat on the Ship is an all-levels strength and movement experience designed to help you close out your week with intention. Held...
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The biggest Sweat on the Ship event of the year, this special edition event will combine movement with purpose, through partnerships to raise awareness for mental health in the community. Sweat on the...