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The Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) Board, in conjunction with the Patriots Point Executive Director, is responsible for the long-term planning and day-to-day management of the agency...
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The nation’s oldest aircraft carrier museum, the USS Yorktown (CV-10) turned 70 last month and Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum invited everyone to join in on the celebration. On Sunday, April...
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Commander Maxwell (left) and former Governor Edwards (right)[/caption] Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum was honored to welcome WWII Ace, Commander Robert Maxwell to visit the USS Yorktown with...
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On March 19, 1945, the USS Franklin (CV-13) was hit by two Japanese bombs, igniting aircraft that were armed, triggering a gasoline vapor explosion that devastated the Hangar Bay and killing more than...
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27 to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our nation’s freedom and freedom of millions...
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In the next two weeks, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will welcome its nine millionth paid visitor since the museum’s inception in 1976. A series of surprises are in store for the lucky...
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The Matney is pictured with (from left) Patriots Point Executive Director Mac Burdette, Patriots Point Development Authority Board Member Susan Marlowe and former Governor James B. Edwards (far right)...
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On Friday, June 14, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host a ceremony to commemorate Flag Day featuring participants of the Knights of Columbus and Boy Scouts. It is free and open to the...
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum was pleased to welcome 170 fifth grade students from Rock Hill District III for a special overnight camping visit this week. The Rock Hill Police Department...
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They’re the hottest tickets in town and Patriots Point wants to give everyone a chance to win. Every week from now through July 4, the museum will give away two tickets to celebrate the Fourth of July...
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The Patriots Point Institute of History, Science and Technology will host the second annual Teacher Recertification Professional Development Program aboard the USS Yorktown August 7-8, 2013. This year...
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A big "thank you" to all who came out and made our Fourth of July Blast at Patriots Point such a hit. Here are some photos for you to enjoy. If you captured an awesome shot, we'd love to see it! Just...
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Patriots Point is excited to announce that as part of the SC Army National Guard Summer Concert Series, the 246 Army Band will perform on board the U.S.S. Yorktown this week. The concert begins at 2pm...
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Thirteen kids from the Bluffton Boys and Girls Club got a fun experience this week by visiting Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The boys and girls are took part in the...
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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...