Saturday, November 7 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Join Patriots Point as we begin their Veteran’s Day Celebration the weekend prior to the special day with living history and vintage vehicles! The SC Military Vehicle Preservation Club will have fifteen vintage vehicles including 1940 – 1960- era jeeps - “Willys” – troop transport trucks and a half-track parked landside in addition to uniforms, weapons displays and other military memorabilia for visitors to explore.
Patriots Point will also host two living history detachments on property. Patriots Point Vietnam Living History Detachment will be stationed in the Vietnam Support Base Camp depicting a day in the life of a sailor/marine on a base camp in Vietnam in the 1960’s. Aboard the USS Yorktown in front of the Medal of Honor Museum will be the Parris Island Living History Detachment displaying equipment used while living aboard the Yorktown.
Wednesday, November 11 beginning 2:00 pm On Veterans Day, witness the World War Two Submarine Memorial Dedication Ceremony beginning at 2:00 pm. Situated next to the existing Cold War Submarine Memorial at Patriots Point, this new memorial recognizes 52 boats, 274 officers and 3,131 enlisted who lost while defending this country during WWII.
All day aboard the USS Yorktown, come speak to one of our curators about our memorabilia, exhibits and artifacts at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum.
Saturday, November 14 beginning at 12:00 pm All are invited to gather aboard the USS Yorktown to hear veterans and family members of WWII, Vietnam and War on Terror veterans give a brief half-hour tribute to the fallen and speak to the importance of patriotism, honor and sacrifice. Afterwards, some of our nation’s finest will be available to share stories and memories, as well as memorabilia, in the Hangar Bay with anyone interested.
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Patriots Point is also home to a 18-hole championship golf course.
