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WHERE HONOR, PRIDE, & ADVENTURE UNITE

Patriots Point Development Authority was established in the 1970s to develop a naval & maritime museum on Charleston Harbor with the World War II aircraft carrier, USS YORKTOWN as its centerpiece. It’s also home to the Patriots Point Museum and a fleet of National Historic Landmark ships, the Cold War Memorial and the only Vietnam Experience Exhibit in the U.S., the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, and the agency's official Medal of Honor Museum.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum serves as a national destination of excellence for the preservation and education of current and future generations about America's history, traditions and values.

Since opening in 1976, Patriots Point has become one of the state's most popular tourist attractions with more than 300,000 visitors each year. The YORKTOWN boasts one of the largest education and overnight camping programs in the nation, with more than 40,000 school age children attending these programs each year.


MEDIA CONTACT

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Image Gallery

Patriots Point has provided the images on this page as a convenience for members of the media. A username and password will be required to download high-resolution files. Please contact Eric Monteiro at [email protected] or (843) 219-5020 to obtain usage permission. All images © Patriots Point. All Rights Reserved.

Leadership & Staff

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Careers

The staff at Patriots Point has a passion for history, a strong respect for our nation's heroes, and a knack for southern hospitality. If you have an interest in sharing America’s stories with us, we’d like to hear from you. Browse available career opportunities below.

Career Opportunities

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COVID-19 Notice

Due to health safety measures related to COVID-19, structured, in-person education programs have been suspended. Please consider booking a guided or self-guided tour for your group.

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COVID-19 Notice

Due to health safety measures related to COVID-19, our overnight camping program has been suspended. Please consider joining our exclusive list to be among the first to learn when the program relaunches.

Interested in booking a day group visit to see our museum? Discounted rates for 10+ people.

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