History and Science - Education Programs
History, of course, is a big part of the Patriots Point education platform. But our science programs, such as our marine biology classes, come alive for groups large and small.

History Classes
Patriots Point takes students out of the ordinary and puts them at the controls. From sitting in the cockpit of a jet fighter, to navigating through the Yorktown with an interactive map of the ship, to walking through the living spaces and torpedo room of a vintage WWII submarine, history comes to life for students as they learn about the men and women who served our country at home and abroad during WWII.

Marine Biology Classes
Get ready to roll up your sleeves for a hands-on experience on Charleston Harbor. Our education staff is proud to team with Charleston Explorers in offering students from elementary school through college a full day of standards based educational activities onboard the aircraft carrier, USS Yorktown. Students participate in the scientific study of oyster bed restoration and conduct oceanographic experiments such as taking salinity tests and plankton samples.

Can't make it to Patriots Point?
Education Director, Ned Forney, is ready to hit the road and bring our hands on, interactive classroom... to your school! For a minimal charge of $1.00 per child, your students will learn about life aboard an aircraft carrier while they handle artifacts, uniforms, and memorabilia from World War II. Programs are approximately one hour in length and are available to students in grades K-12.

For more information, download our History and Science Flyer.

Education Staff
Contact information for the History/Science Program.

Ned Forney
Patriots Point Education Director
843-881-5935
nforney@patriotspoint.org
     Butch Hills
Leadership Seminar and History Seminar Instructor
843-881-5931
wwhills@patriotspoint.org


Keith Grybowski
Charleston Explorers Education Director
843-856-9302
grybowski@gmail.com
(Ask Keith about additional science programs.)

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