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Spring at Patriots Point is a pretty magical place. Constant sun, summer-like temperatures, and a perfect breeze are the makings of a beautiful spring visit! The first day of the season is just days...
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Our museum has received an $11,000 Bridge Grant from South Carolina Humanities ( www.schumanities.org). Funding for Bridge Grants has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)...
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It was a shock to learn of the passing of Bill Hall, Sr., Chairman of our Board. He had served less than a year, but it didn’t take long for Chairman Hall to have an impact on Patriots Point. With the...
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This week, the United States commemorated the 75th anniversary of the official end of World War II. On September 2, 1945, historically referred to as V-J Day (Victory over Japan), the peace treaty was...
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A donation to the USS Yorktown Foundation is funding the replacement of 72 tires on 22 different aircraft at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. The $65,000 project also includes structures that...
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Something great happened at the Museum last month. For that we gratefully thank our volunteers, Lowcountry Leathernecks veterans, and staff for making a thorough renovation to the Vietnam Experience...
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The new annual pass program has options for families, couples and individuals.[/caption] 'Friends of the Fleet' Offers Unlimited Admission If you love history and our museum, we think you’ll also like...
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A new exhibit at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum teaches visitors how World War II airplanes work. The Radial Engine Exhibit opened in April and features a working model of an internal...
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Multiple artifacts from the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum collection will play a role in the upcoming feature film Devotion. More than a dozen Ready Room chairs, a Captain’s chair and sinks...
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School is out for summer! We're so grateful to be open and sharing our passion for the military and history with visitors again. We do not require reservations and are open every day from 9 a.m. to 6...
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Bill Casassa and I met up on the quarterdeck of the Laffey, where you can always find him during his Thursday volunteer shift (or other days and places where Thom says he needs someone!). And if he is...
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The USS Yorktown Foundation was awarded a grant from Tin Can Sailors Inc. The $10,000 grant will be used for restoration and preservation projects on the USS Laffey (DD-724). The work includes fantail...
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum received a Growth Grant from South Carolina Humanities, www.schumanities.org. Funding for the Growth Grants has been provided by the National Endowment for the...
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will operate under an adjusted seasonal schedule starting Monday, September 13. The museum’s operating hours will change to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a...
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will offer visitors access to this year’s Admiral Nimitz Foundation Virtual Symposium hosted by the National Museum of the Pacific War. The theme is “A Catalyst...
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Great news! The Overnight program is returning to Patriots Point. Groups will have the chance to spend the night aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and sleep in the same berthing areas as sailors in...
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October is National Archive Month! Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum has a vast archive filled with treasures relating to the USS Yorktown, USS Laffey, and more. Patriots Point is giving you the...
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There’s nothing to fear at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum this Halloween. Families are invited to celebrate aboard the historic USS Yorktown on Saturday, October 23, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. This...
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Two Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum volunteers were honored at a recent Charleston Battery soccer match. During Military Appreciation Night, volunteers Bill Booth and Don Bommarito were...
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Whether you're planning a vacation or stay-cation, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum should be on the top of your itinerary. We are proud to share more than 1,000,000 square feet of exhibits...