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It was November 25, 1943. The USS Yorktown CV-10 was in the middle of a pivotal operation: the occupation of the Gilbert Islands. Just six days earlier, she had sent air support to Tawara Atoll for...
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Meet Hannah, an intern working with us this Fall/Winter semester. She’s a sophomore at the College of Charleston and plans to study hospitality and tourism. We sat down and talked about her experience...
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The Apollo 8 capsule replica on display[/caption] If you wander the main deck of the USS Yorktown CV-10, you’ll see a reproduction of the Apollo 8 capsule. Step inside, and you can experience a little...
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Scrappy's Return There's a familiar face appearing around town again. Scrappy, the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum mascot, is attending Cool Ray's 30th birthday bash at Mascot Mania on January...
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The Patriots Point Flight Academy will host the inaugural AviCom two-day competition and teacher professional development program on board the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. In collaboration with the...
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Calling all gamers! SEGA's newest and most anticipated World War II video game, Company of Heroes 3, releases in February and you have a chance to win a FREE copy! The real-time strategy (RTS) game...
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I spent the night on a WWII aircraft carrier. Not many people can say that - unless they've completed Operation Overnight onboard the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. Operation Overnight is a...
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On Friday, January 27, 2023, the Patriots Point Development Authority Board (PPDA) unanimously selected Allison Hunt to serve as the state agency’s executive director. She will begin on March 1. Hunt...
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Patriots Point to Honor Vietnam Veterans and share the story of Lucy Caldwell; Will offer Vietnam Veterans Free Admission on Vietnam Veterans Day March 29, 2023 is the 50 th anniversary of the day the...
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By Jamie Barr, Marketing Intern Originally published at Above and Beyond: The Medal of Honor Museum aboard the USS Yorktown The Medal of Honor is the highest honor that anyone who serves in the United...
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Written by Jami Barr, Marketing Intern Originally posted at Calling All Volunteers! (aboardtheussyorktown.com) Welcome Aboard When you arrive at Patriot's Point, the USS Laffey and the USS Yorktown...
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The USS Yorktown can feel like a labyrinth during your first visit. The ship is vast. Visitors can spend only two hours flying through the four self-guided tours - or they can meander at their own...
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The price of general admission for the Fighting Lady Turns 80 is $19 for adults and $16 for kids 6-12. Children under 6 are free. On Saturday, April 15, 2023, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum...
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will continue the tradition of being the Lowcountry’s destination for patriotism this 4th of July. The home of the historic aircraft...
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) and its foundation, the USS Yorktown Foundation, announce the hiring of two key positions. Patriots Point, home of the historic...
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will continue the tradition of being the Lowcountry’s destination for patriotism this Fourth of July. If you’re interested in attending, here’s what you need to...
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2022 Conference[/caption] MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – On Tuesday, June 13, the Patriots Point Education Department will host its 12 th annual Teacher Recertification Professional Development Program aboard...
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. - In a solemn tribute to the heroes and victims of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, over a thousand people are expected to participate in the 10 th Annual 9/11 Silent Walk...
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – On October 5-7, veterans of the USS Yorktown (CV-10) will gather for the 75 th Anniversary Reunion of the USS Yorktown CV-10 Association at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime...
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Lt. Eugene J. Richardson, Jr.[/caption] MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Lt. Eugene J. Richardson, Jr, a member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, the nation’s first African-American fighter pilots to see combat...