A family walks down the pathway toward the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier at Patriots Point, surrounded by American flags and calm waters.
A family walks down the pathway toward the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier at Patriots Point, surrounded by American flags and calm waters.
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Unharmed By Florence, Patriots Point To Reopen Tuesday, Sept 18

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum was unharmed by Hurricane Florence and will reopen to visitors Tuesday, Sept 18.

All overnight camping, education and event rentals will also resume on Tuesday.

“We are extremely fortunate that we were spared from any damage due to this storm,” said Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum Executive Director Mac Burdette.  “Our attention is now focused on preparing the museum to reopen to visitors.  We are looking forward to several events planned for the fall including a free symposium that we will host on the role of the Brown Water Navy during the Vietnam War.

The symposium on the Brown Water Navy will take place aboard the USS Yorktown on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.