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The second annual teacher recertification program at Patriots Point was a success with 42 educators from 16 districts across South Carolina attending. The teachers received 20 recertification hours...
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Congratulations to Justin Waldron, a new member of the Hull Maintenance department, for being named Employee of the Month for July at Patriots Point. Justin demonstrated creativity and cooperation...
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In honor of SC Aviation Week, Patriots Point is recognizing long-time volunteer Bill Cart, a former World War II, Marine Corps Dauntless and Corsair pilot. Cart, a Charleston native and resident of Mt...
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Throughout the year, we are pleased to offer a variety of events and educational programs that are open to the public. Please visit this page often, as we'll update it when new events are added...
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For the first time ever, Patriots Point visitors will have the opportunity to visit the laundry room of the USS Yorktown, where roughly 360 loads of clothes were washed per day. Thanks to a grant from...
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Melodie Homer, wife of United Airlines Flight 93 co-pilot LeRoy Homer, will be the guest speaker at Patriots Point’s 9-11 remembrance ceremony September 6th. Flight 93 had 33 passengers and seven crew...
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What is available: U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer South Carolina License Plate Who is eligible: All active duty, retired, and former U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers. Cost: $60 every two years plus the...
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Hundreds of sailors from the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command volunteered at Patriots Point Friday, September 6th, through Trident United Way's Day of Caring. Around 750 sailors scrubbed the USS...
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Ford Elementary students got a chance to experience the educational program provided by the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum without leaving their Laurens County classrooms. The program...
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More than 300 social studies teachers from around South Carolina will gather at Patriots Point this week for the South Carolina Council for the Social Studies annual fall conference. The teachers, who...
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Patriots Point will dedicate the month of October to promote breast cancer awareness through their campaign, “The Fighting Lady is in The Fight.” Starting October 1 st, the USS Yorktown will be...
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To give to the Patriots Point Breast Cancer awareness fund, benefiting Hollings Cancer Center, visit: https://netcommunity.musc.edu/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pid=191 Please specify HOLLINGS CANCER...
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– Patriots Point is offering federal government employees who've been affected by the government shutdown half-price admission throughout the furlough period. With the presentation of their federal ID...
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More than 150 veterans who served on the USS Yorktown will gather at Patriots Point this weekend for the annual USS Yorktown Association reunion. This is the 65 th annual event and several registrants...
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What a joy it was to have veterans of the USS Yorktown together for the 65th annual Yorktown Association Reunion October 2-5. The weekend was filled with smiles, memories, laughter and a few tears...
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Are you looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Here are two ideas happening at Patriots Point: Saturday- MAC OFF. From 2-7pm at The Grove at Patriots Point, enjoy live music...
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Patriots Point is excited to welcome an element of entertainment and education the museum has never offered before. On Friday, October 18 th, at 11am in Hangar Bay 3 of the USS Yorktown, members of...
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After many decades, an old friend has returned to his home, the USS Yorktown. Scrappy, the lovable dog that was once the true pet of those on board The Fighting Lady is now the mascot of Patriots...
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Patriots Point visitors can now virtually travel decades back in time and get a greater understanding of what it was like to be inside the aft 5” 38 caliber gun mount of the destroyer USS LAFFEY...