Fundraising Events

The USS Yorktown Foundation will host its annual Holes Fore Heroes Golf Tournament on October 13, 2025 at Charleston National Golf Club. This sold-out event brings together 120+ community members for a day of golf, camaraderie, and celebration in support of our mission.

This year’s tournament also features a silent auction with exclusive items open to the public offering a great way for everyone to get involved, even off the course.

We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors for making this event possible and helping raise funds for museum projects, exhibit development, and educational experiences that preserve history and honor our nation’s heroes.

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The USS Yorktown Foundation has partnered with Westbrook Brewing Company to create a new brew just in time for summer, Shore Leave Lager. The name refers to the time sailors were permitted to go ashore – to take leave of their ship and spend time on dry land. The beer is inspired by the sailors of the USS Yorktown and their impromptu beach parties on the shores of Pacific. Rumor has it that a Yorktown pilot once flew a clandestine case up to high altitude to “chill it to perfection!” 

At Patriots Point, history lives on through tangible artifacts. Teaming up with local organizations like Westbrook Brewing adds a delightful and unique dimension to our endeavors in a meaningful way. Our ongoing partnership with local businesses not only expands our mission but cultivates fresh support. 

A portion of all proceeds from Shore Leave Lager will support the USS Yorktown Foundation's mission to inspire children, visitors, and the world by promoting America's longstanding traditions of service, leadership, duty, and sacrifice through education, exhibits, programming, and community outreach. You can purchase the beer at Lowes Foods or at Westbrook Brewery.