Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will be the destination for patriotism this Memorial Day Weekend. SATURDAY, MAY 25 The Medal of Honor Museum at Patriots Point will reopen to visitors following a six-month renovation. The museum, located aboard the USS Yorktown, showcases the stories of our nation’s heroes, Medal of Honor Recipients. Designed to bring the Recipients’ stories to life, the all-new immersive exhibits will take guests back to the Civil War through the War on Terrorism to highlight select Medal of Honor Recipients. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Patriots Point visitors can meet Medal of Honor Recipients […]

  An exciting new exhibit is now open, the USS Yorktown Ship Library. The exhibit promises to captivate history enthusiasts and military history buffs alike, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to delve into the rich historical significance of naval exploration and its impact on global affairs. It offers visitors a unique look at what life was like on board the ship. A noted American novelist and radioman on the 1966 cruise, Allan Gurganus, recalled, “It was a beautiful retreat. A demilitarized zone in the middle of a warship. The Library was a moment of sanity.” “It was a beautiful […]

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – The Congressional Medal of Honor Society debuted the fully renovated Medal of Honor Museum at Patriots Point with a day of ceremonies and events recognizing the transformative $3.5 million renovation project that highlights the legacy, leadership, and core values of the nation’s highest award for military valor. The Museum on the USS Yorktown, which opens to the public on May 25, tells the story of the Medal of Honor and its Recipients through modern immersive exhibits and never-before-seen artifacts meant to inspire personal and collective action by visitors. The experience takes visitors on a journey from the military training […]