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Starlight Pops has been a Lowcountry tradition for more than 25 years. This year’s event will begin at sundown and will feature a tribute to Broadway by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO), under the direction of Alex Agrest. The performance will include selections from Mamma Mia, Chicago, Guys & Dolls, Annie and West Side Story. This year, Lowcountry vocalist Nancy Clayton Lefter will join the CSO for several songs.
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum announced Friday that the USS LAFFEY will be closed to the public for the next several days as staff complete final improvements to ‘The Ship That Would Not Die’ in advance of the USS LAFFEY Homecoming Party next weekend.
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Come out Saturday, April 28 for Starlight Pops, presented by First Federal. The Pops has been a popular spring staple on Lowcountry calendars for more than 25 years. This year, First Federal chose The Grove area at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum on Charleston Harbor as the site of the event.
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The one-of-a-kind historic setting at Patriots Point is the perfect backdrop for a special artwork display inspired by the people and events of past wars. Patriots Point has teamed up with Piccolo Spoleto this year to present ‘Art & Music in Times of War,’ May 25-June 10 that includes a unique mixed-media art display and special events.
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Group of enlisted men celebrating at a shore party with three women dressed in Hawaiian gowns.
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Clemson University fans and alumni in the Charleston area will come to this year’s “Prowl and Growl” meeting April 24 at Patriots Point to get the latest information on what’s happening at Clemson. The event will be held aboard the USS YORKTOWN on Charleston Harbor at 40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m., and the event at 6:45 p.m.
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View photos from the celebration of the return of the USS LAFFEY - ‘The Ship That Would Not Die’.
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For the first time ever, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is partnering with the Piccolo Spoleto Festival to host a special exhibit aboard the USS YORKTOWN. The display, “Art and Music in Times...
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Are the spirits of past heroes still on duty aboard the USS YORKTOWN? Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum invites you to tune into a special hour-long episode of the SyFy Channel’s “Ghost Hunters” on Wednesday, May 2 at 9 p.m., where you’ll have an opportunity to decide for yourself.
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Have you had any paranormal encounters aboard the USS YORKTOWN? Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum invites you to share your experiences!
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is proud to support veterans, active duty service members and their families by hosting the fifth annual ‘Welcome Home’ job and health fair.’ This free event...
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For two days in June, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum and Charleston County Public Library will partner for the first time to host events that commemorate two of WWII’s most memorable battles –...
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The 53 rd Annual South Atlantic League (SAL) All-Star Game will make a grand debut in the Lowcountry this year. For the first time ever, the RiverDogs will host a classic Home Run Derby beginning...
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum earned national recognition this month for the innovative new video, “Bringing History to Life.” The three-minute video, produced by Rawle Murdy, earned a bronze...
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Patriots Point’s Summer Educational Camps, offered in partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant, kicked off today aboard the USS YORKTOWN. The week-long camp provides structured curriculum focused...
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Members of the VT-55 Night Torpedo Squadron enjoying liberty on Ulithi Island in 1944.
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With a history of service spanning nearly three decades and including participation during World War II and Vietnam, the USS YORKTOWN, affectionately known as ‘The Fighting Lady,’ is no stranger to...
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On Thursday, June 14, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host Charleston-area youth participating in the Camp Hope program for a special visit to the USS YORKTOWN’s Piccolo Spoleto exhibit,...
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The Patriots Point Education Department needs your help bringing students aboard the USS Yorktown to participate in the Institute of History and Science, a hands-on, innovative program designed to spark students’ natural curiosity for learning.
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host 49 first responders from South Carolina, California, Texas and Louisiana for the International Rescue and Emergency Care’s (IRECA) Technical Rescue...