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Patriots Point 

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Patriots Point is one of the largest museums of its kind in the world. The museum gives visitors the chance to tour the aircraft carrier, USS Yorktown, along with a destroyer ship and a submarine. Visitors can also visit the Vietnam Experience Exhibit and the Medal of Honor Museum.

The USS Yorktown was the tenth aircraft carrier to serve in the United States Navy. The carrier was commissioned in 1943 and participated significantly in the Pacific offensive, which began in late 1943 and ended with the defeat of Japan in 1945. Yorktown received the Presidential Unit Citation, and earned 11 battle stars for service in World War II. The carrier was later used off Vietnam and recovered the Apollo 8 astronauts and capsule before being decommissioned in 1970.

Just about the entire ship is open to the public. Tour the huge flight deck and then sit in the captain’s chair. Pictures and exhibits give a true glimpse into what life was like on the ship. After the tour, enjoy a hot lunch in the aircraft carrier's C.P.O. mess hall or grab something at one of the two snack bars. Expect to spend about 3-4 hours to see everything, and plan to do a lot of walking and climbing steep stairs. 

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Patriots Point Hours and Admission

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Current and Upcoming Events at Patriots Point

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What: Holiday Season at Patriots Point 
When: Dec. 1 - 31, 2023
Time: Weekdays 10 am - 5 pm; Weekends 9 am - 5 pm
Where: Patriots Point
Admission: Included with General Admission

This December, you don’t have to trek to the North Pole for holiday cheer. Instead, bring the whole family to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum for a one-of-a-kind experience that’s sure to delight. Throughout the entire month, you can enjoy seasonal guided tours, visits from Santa Claus, expertly-decorated Christmas trees, and more!

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What: Pearl Harbor Day 
When: Dec. 7, 2023
Time: 10 am - 5 pm  
Where: Patriots Point
Admission: Free for Veterans and one guest

Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum announces a free Memorial Service aboard the USS Yorktown on Thursday, December 7 in commemoration of the 82nd anniversary of the historic attack on Pearl Harbor, a pivotal moment in American history.

The service, organized with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10624, will take place at 11 a.m. to honor the 25 known South Carolinians who were killed during the 1941 attack and will include a wreath-laying, tolling of a bell, and a traditional gun salute.

Museum admission will be waived from 10 to 11 a.m. for the memorial service. “Patriots Point is honored to be a place where the community can come together to pay tribute to those who served and honor this critical chapter in our nation’s history,” said Allison Hunt, Executive Director, Patriots Point.

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