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In a solemn tribute to the heroes and victims of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, guests are invited to participate in the annual 9/11 Silent Walk on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Since 2013...
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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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A square, gray metal plaque with four bore holes in each corner and an engraving which indicates the commemoration of USS Yorktown (CV-10)'s hull laying by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock...
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Photograph of a group of sailors holding camera equipment and smiling for a photo.
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The Education Department at Patriots Point strives to support educators and their students while enriching the lives of learners of all ages. Our programs and resources are based on South Carolina...
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A bright blue aircraft with yellow detailing on the wings, cockpit, and tailfin. The Hornet has markings for the 'U.S. Navy,' and the 'Blue Angels,' and the bureau number is 162435. The McDonnell...
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Folder belonging to Stephen Fitch with an USS Yorktown (CV-10) drawing on it.
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A customs declaration receipt and supporting documents needed for Stephen Fitch to transport a box of personal items and household goods to Newport News, Virginia.
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The USS Yorktown's ship's log for the 6000-0400 watch on New Year's Eve, 1943 to 1944. The ship's log was made into a poem by the very bored Lieutenant on watch, J.D. Porter of the USS Yorktown's...
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A souvenir Trader Vic's Honolulu Hawaii Trading License stating that Lieutenant Steve Fitch bought a Bloody Mary on January 6th, 1944. Trader Vic's is a popular restaurant and bar with the servicemen...
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Photograph of a blimp landing on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown (CV-10). The blimp is possibly a K-ship, specialized blimps that were made into effective anti-submarine platforms.
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A memo for pollywog Stephen Fitch on January 21, 1944. The memo orders Fitch to wear "a baseball cap, a white sheet, sneakers, and a cardboard sign" when quarters sound at 4 pm. This is in preparation...