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Page 1: Patriots Point Visitors Guide
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The past two decades have seen Patriots Point transformed from our Nation’s preeminent Naval and Maritime Museum into one of the region’s most memorable travel destinations. We are the home of the USS Yorktown (CV-10), World War II’s “The Fighting Lady,” the USS Laffey, known as “The ship that would not die,” the USS Clamagore, the last remaining Guppy class submarine in existence, the official Museum of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, and a myriad of historic exhibits you will not want to miss, including the nation’s only full-sized replica of a U.S. Naval Vietnam Support Base Camp exhibit.

Patriots Point is more than a museum. Here you can stay at the family-friendly resort on the Charleston Harbor, enjoy South Carolina’s largest marina, fine dining and amenities you expect at a world-class resort. If you prefer a more private setting, The Cottages on Charleston Harbor offer a cozy, harbor-front view. Historic Charleston is just a short water taxi ride across the Cooper River. Patriots Point has the makings for an unforgettable vacation.

At Patriots Point, you can play 18 holes of championship golf while enjoying panoramic views of the Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter and the passage of massive cargo ships gliding into port. We are home to Mount Pleasant’s Waterfront Memorial Park, with the longest fishing pier in South Carolina and an exciting new Visitors Center. Take advantage of our direct water access with a Fort Sumter Tour on Spiritline Cruises or one of dozens of in-shore and off-shore fishing charters. Depending on the type of trip desired, Patriots Point may be a stand-alone destination or the perfect spot to stay while you explore the entire region.

Patriots Point is home to one of America’s most exciting education and student performance venues. Imagine a waterfront “classroom” or open-air “stage” with the downtown Charleston skyline and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge as your backdrop. Our education staff can build a standards-based program customized to any curriculum. Last year, we hosted more than 50,000 students! Our overnight adventure program is very popular with nearly 25,000 youths staying aboard the Yorktown annually.

We are proud of our role as the Waterfront Gateway to historic Mount Pleasant and encourage you to make Patriots Point your “home away from home” as you explore our historic Lowcountry.

We’re not just a place to see. We’re a place to experience.

History, beauty, and soutHern Hospitality. activities to keep you busy from dawn to dusk. tHe opportunity to take in tHe unique soutHern ambiance. Welcome to Patriots Point.

Map ................................................................................................................ 4

USS YORKTOWN (CV-10) ..................................................................................... 5

USS YORKTOWN LIVING & WORKSpaCE, FIRE & ENGINE ROOM ................................6

USS YORKTOWN FLIGHT DECK aND BRIDGE ........................................................... 8

USS YORKTOWN HaNGaR DECK & aIRCRaFT ..........................................................9

NaTIONaL MEMORIaL TO CaRRIER aVIaTION ........................................................ 1 1

CHaRLESTON NaVaL SHIpYaRD MUSEUM.............................................................12

USS LaFFEY (DD-724) .......................................................................................13

USS CLaMaGORE (SS-343) ................................................................................14

COLD WaR SUBMaRINE MEMORIaL .....................................................................15

MEDaL OF HONOR MUSEUM ...............................................................................16

VIETNaM SUppORT BaSE CaMp .......................................................................... 17

EDUCaTION aND OVERNIGHT aDVENTURE ............................................................18

MOUNT pLEaSaNT, SOUTH CaROLINa ..................................................................19

TRaVEL DIRECTORY .......................................................................................... 20

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The past two decades have seen Patriots Point transformed from our Nation’s preeminent Naval and Maritime Museum into one of the region’s most memorable travel destinations. We are the home of the USS Yorktown (CV-10), World War II’s “The Fighting Lady,” the USS Laffey, known as “The ship that would not die,” the USS Clamagore, the last remaining Guppy class submarine in existence, the official Museum of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, and a myriad of historic exhibits you will not want to miss, including the nation’s only full-sized replica of a U.S. Naval Vietnam Support Base Camp exhibit.

Patriots Point is more than a museum. Here you can stay at the family-friendly resort on the Charleston Harbor, enjoy South Carolina’s largest marina, fine dining and amenities you expect at a world-class resort. If you prefer a more private setting, The Cottages on Charleston Harbor offer a cozy, harbor-front view. Historic Charleston is just a short water taxi ride across the Cooper River. Patriots Point has the makings for an unforgettable vacation.

At Patriots Point, you can play 18 holes of championship golf while enjoying panoramic views of the Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter and the passage of massive cargo ships gliding into port. We are home to Mount Pleasant’s Waterfront Memorial Park, with the longest fishing pier in South Carolina and an exciting new Visitors Center. Take advantage of our direct water access with a Fort Sumter Tour on Spiritline Cruises or one of dozens of in-shore and off-shore fishing charters. Depending on the type of trip desired, Patriots Point may be a stand-alone destination or the perfect spot to stay while you explore the entire region.

Patriots Point is home to one of America’s most exciting education and student performance venues. Imagine a waterfront “classroom” or open-air “stage” with the downtown Charleston skyline and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge as your backdrop. Our education staff can build a standards-based program customized to any curriculum. Last year, we hosted more than 50,000 students! Our overnight adventure program is very popular with nearly 25,000 youths staying aboard the Yorktown annually.

We are proud of our role as the Waterfront Gateway to historic Mount Pleasant and encourage you to make Patriots Point your “home away from home” as you explore our historic Lowcountry.

We’re not just a place to see. We’re a place to experience.

History, beauty, and soutHern Hospitality. activities to keep you busy from dawn to dusk. tHe opportunity to take in tHe unique soutHern ambiance. Welcome to Patriots Point.

Map ................................................................................................................ 4

USS YORKTOWN (CV-10) ..................................................................................... 5

USS YORKTOWN LIVING & WORKSpaCE, FIRE & ENGINE ROOM ................................6

USS YORKTOWN FLIGHT DECK aND BRIDGE ........................................................... 8

USS YORKTOWN HaNGaR DECK & aIRCRaFT ..........................................................9

NaTIONaL MEMORIaL TO CaRRIER aVIaTION ........................................................ 1 1

CHaRLESTON NaVaL SHIpYaRD MUSEUM.............................................................12

USS LaFFEY (DD-724) .......................................................................................13

USS CLaMaGORE (SS-343) ................................................................................14

COLD WaR SUBMaRINE MEMORIaL .....................................................................15

MEDaL OF HONOR MUSEUM ...............................................................................16

VIETNaM SUppORT BaSE CaMp .......................................................................... 17

EDUCaTION aND OVERNIGHT aDVENTURE ............................................................18

MOUNT pLEaSaNT, SOUTH CaROLINa ..................................................................19

TRaVEL DIRECTORY .......................................................................................... 20

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The aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10) is the flagship of Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. At 888 feet long, the Yorktown is one of the Lowcountry’s most impressive landmarks.

The Yorktown is the 10th aircraft carrier to serve in the United States Navy and began life as Bon Homme Richard on 1 December 1941. She was renamed in honor of the first aircraft carrier Yorktown (CV-5), that was lost at the epic Battle of Midway in June 1942. Built in an amazing 16H months, Yorktown was commissioned on 15 April 1943 and soon joined the Pacific offensive that led to victory in 1945. The ship received her nickname, “The Fighting Lady,” from the title of the 1944 Academy Award-winning documentary filmed aboard the Yorktown during her first year in service. She was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and 11 battle stars for service during World War II.

Twice modernized (1952 and 1955), the Yorktown served as an attack carrier (CVA) until re-designated as an anti-submarine aircraft carrier (CVS) in 1957. She would later earn five more battle stars for service in Vietnam (1965-1968).

Despite these military achievements, the valor her sailors exhibited in combat isn’t the only accomplishment “The Fighting Lady” is known for. When the Apollo 8 astronauts descended back to Earth in their space capsule in December 1968, it was the Yorktown that recovered them and brought them safely ashore. The Yorktown was finally decommissioned in 1970. In June of 1975, the ship was towed from Bayonne, New Jersey and permanently moored in Charleston Harbor, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

With more than 250,000 square feet to explore and hundreds of stories to uncover, the Yorktown and all that it contains can keep you intrigued for hours, if not days.

Skyraider

Hellcat

Corsair

Avenger

Wildcat

Dauntless

Stage

HANGAR BAY #3

HANGAR BAY #2

HANGAR BAY #1

Cougar

First

Aid

Elevator

SMOKEY STOVERTHEATER

Apollo 8

Friendship 7

Information

Flight

simulator

MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM

SNACK BAR

FANTAIL

Stearman

B-25 Mitchell

Entrance

Entrance

Entrance

TOUR 3

TOUR 2

TOUR 1Living and Working Areas

Flight Deckand Bridge

Fire Room and Engine Room

Restrooms

TOUR 6Charleston NavalShipyard Museum

MAIN ENTRANCE

Restrooms

Ship’s Memorials and Models

TOUR 4

Wardroom and Brig

TOUR 5

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The aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10) is the flagship of Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. At 888 feet long, the Yorktown is one of the Lowcountry’s most impressive landmarks.

The Yorktown is the 10th aircraft carrier to serve in the United States Navy and began life as Bon Homme Richard on 1 December 1941. She was renamed in honor of the first aircraft carrier Yorktown (CV-5), that was lost at the epic Battle of Midway in June 1942. Built in an amazing 16H months, Yorktown was commissioned on 15 April 1943 and soon joined the Pacific offensive that led to victory in 1945. The ship received her nickname, “The Fighting Lady,” from the title of the 1944 Academy Award-winning documentary filmed aboard the Yorktown during her first year in service. She was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and 11 battle stars for service during World War II.

Twice modernized (1952 and 1955), the Yorktown served as an attack carrier (CVA) until re-designated as an anti-submarine aircraft carrier (CVS) in 1957. She would later earn five more battle stars for service in Vietnam (1965-1968).

Despite these military achievements, the valor her sailors exhibited in combat isn’t the only accomplishment “The Fighting Lady” is known for. When the Apollo 8 astronauts descended back to Earth in their space capsule in December 1968, it was the Yorktown that recovered them and brought them safely ashore. The Yorktown was finally decommissioned in 1970. In June of 1975, the ship was towed from Bayonne, New Jersey and permanently moored in Charleston Harbor, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

With more than 250,000 square feet to explore and hundreds of stories to uncover, the Yorktown and all that it contains can keep you intrigued for hours, if not days.

Skyraider

Hellcat

Corsair

Avenger

Wildcat

Dauntless

Stage

HANGAR BAY #3

HANGAR BAY #2

HANGAR BAY #1

Cougar

First

Aid

Elevator

SMOKEY STOVERTHEATER

Apollo 8

Friendship 7

Information

Flight

simulator

MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM

SNACK BAR

FANTAIL

Stearman

B-25 Mitchell

Entrance

Entrance

Entrance

TOUR 3

TOUR 2

TOUR 1Living and Working Areas

Flight Deckand Bridge

Fire Room and Engine Room

Restrooms

TOUR 6Charleston NavalShipyard Museum

MAIN ENTRANCE

Restrooms

Ship’s Memorials and Models

TOUR 4

Wardroom and Brig

TOUR 5

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Aircraft carriers are essentially floating cities, and the Yorktown was no exception. Each crewmember had a specific role to perform. At any one time, there could have been more than 3,000 servicemen living and working aboard. This meant that in addition to the Yorktown fulfilling her purpose as an aircraft carrier, she also had to sustain the lives of a staggering number of crewmen.

Spaces on ships where sailors sleep and store their personal possessions are called “berthing quarters.” The Yorktown’s berthing quarters were located in different places throughout the ship. The front or “forward” sections of the ship were reserved for officers’ staterooms. The rest of the sailors would be assigned berthing quarters near their respective work stations.

The ship had laundry facilities, barber shops, sewing shops, cobbler shops, and even a dentist’s office. When sailors required medical attention, they were treated in the ship’s “sick bay.” To treat wounds incurred during combat, additional first aid areas, called “battle dressing stations,” could be found throughout the ship. There were complex medical procedures – even surgeries – performed onboard.

During deployment, the Yorktown had a variety of maintenance shops that kept the ship and all of the aircraft onboard fully operational. A sign still hanging above the entrance to one of the shops reads, “The difficult we do right away, the impossible takes a little longer.” This tongue-in-cheek declaration hints at how crucial these shops (pipe-fitting, repairing electrical systems, and welding) were to maintaining a fully functional warship. These duties became even more critical during and after a battle. Damage control equipment stations were placed strategically throughout the ship to enhance functionality and expedite repairs. Swift and effective aircraft maintenance was essential. If the Yorktown had not possessed a fleet of armed and fully operational aircraft, she would have been a toothless tiger. Engineering spaces on the Yorktown consisted of four fire rooms and two engine rooms, one “forward,” or in the front of the ship, and the other “after,” or in the rear of the ship. Each engine room held two

• 112 pounds of chocolate chips• 165 pounds of flour• 500 eggs• 100 pounds of granulated sugar• 87 pounds of shortening• 75 pounds of brown sugar• 12 pounds of butter• 3 pounds of salt• 3 cups of vanilla extract• 1 quart of water• 1.5 pounds of baking soda

Ingredients for 10,000 Chocolate Chip Cookies

reduction gears and two steam turbines. The steam that powered the turbines was created by eight oil-fired boilers, two each in the four separate fire rooms. The total propulsion plant produced 150,000 shaft horsepower, driven by four 15 feet long propellers, referred to as “screws.” This horsepower allowed the Yorktown to reach a top speed of 32 knots, or 36+ mph.

That’s a brief account of how the ship was powered, but what about fuel for all the crewmen? The Yorktown’s “galleys,” are the areas where food was prepared for more than 10,000 meals a day. Occasionally, the bakery would make a couple of cookies for each sailor, which would be a huge undertaking.

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Aircraft carriers are essentially floating cities, and the Yorktown was no exception. Each crewmember had a specific role to perform. At any one time, there could have been more than 3,000 servicemen living and working aboard. This meant that in addition to the Yorktown fulfilling her purpose as an aircraft carrier, she also had to sustain the lives of a staggering number of crewmen.

Spaces on ships where sailors sleep and store their personal possessions are called “berthing quarters.” The Yorktown’s berthing quarters were located in different places throughout the ship. The front or “forward” sections of the ship were reserved for officers’ staterooms. The rest of the sailors would be assigned berthing quarters near their respective work stations.

The ship had laundry facilities, barber shops, sewing shops, cobbler shops, and even a dentist’s office. When sailors required medical attention, they were treated in the ship’s “sick bay.” To treat wounds incurred during combat, additional first aid areas, called “battle dressing stations,” could be found throughout the ship. There were complex medical procedures – even surgeries – performed onboard.

During deployment, the Yorktown had a variety of maintenance shops that kept the ship and all of the aircraft onboard fully operational. A sign still hanging above the entrance to one of the shops reads, “The difficult we do right away, the impossible takes a little longer.” This tongue-in-cheek declaration hints at how crucial these shops (pipe-fitting, repairing electrical systems, and welding) were to maintaining a fully functional warship. These duties became even more critical during and after a battle. Damage control equipment stations were placed strategically throughout the ship to enhance functionality and expedite repairs. Swift and effective aircraft maintenance was essential. If the Yorktown had not possessed a fleet of armed and fully operational aircraft, she would have been a toothless tiger. Engineering spaces on the Yorktown consisted of four fire rooms and two engine rooms, one “forward,” or in the front of the ship, and the other “after,” or in the rear of the ship. Each engine room held two

• 112 pounds of chocolate chips• 165 pounds of flour• 500 eggs• 100 pounds of granulated sugar• 87 pounds of shortening• 75 pounds of brown sugar• 12 pounds of butter• 3 pounds of salt• 3 cups of vanilla extract• 1 quart of water• 1.5 pounds of baking soda

Ingredients for 10,000 Chocolate Chip Cookies

reduction gears and two steam turbines. The steam that powered the turbines was created by eight oil-fired boilers, two each in the four separate fire rooms. The total propulsion plant produced 150,000 shaft horsepower, driven by four 15 feet long propellers, referred to as “screws.” This horsepower allowed the Yorktown to reach a top speed of 32 knots, or 36+ mph.

That’s a brief account of how the ship was powered, but what about fuel for all the crewmen? The Yorktown’s “galleys,” are the areas where food was prepared for more than 10,000 meals a day. Occasionally, the bakery would make a couple of cookies for each sailor, which would be a huge undertaking.

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The 40,000 square foot hangar deck was the Yorktown’s “garage,” where engineers performed most of the aircrafts’ mechanical service. The hangar deck could be divided by fire doors into three discrete sections called “hangar spaces.” The hanger spaces would double as venues for the crew to observe religious ceremonies, or as theatres for movie screenings.

DauntlessThe SBD (Slow but Deadly) Dauntless was the Navy’s primary dive bomber in the early years of World War II, and was in service until roughly six months prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The SBD Dauntless is unique among this class of aircraft because of her “Swiss cheese” wing flaps. The three-inch holes helped the SBD Dauntless achieve a high degree of accuracy in steep dive attacks. The SBD Dauntless is credited with sinking the first enemy ship in WWII. Her finest hour came during the Battle of Midway in June, 1942. This battle marked a pivotal point in the war in the Pacific, thanks to the SBD Dauntless dive bombers that sank four Japanese aircraft carriers, and severely damaged two enemy cruisers.

The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was designed to replace the proven SBD Dauntless. However, the Helldivers’ combat debuts weren’t impressive. During one particular Yorktown shakedown cruise/short training mission, the Helldivers’ tailhooks malfunctioned, their wheel struts collapsed, and their hydraulics failed. Before departing for combat in the Pacific, the Yorktown’s Commanding Officer Jocko Clark replaced the Helldivers with the SBD-5 Dauntless dive bombers.

CougarAlthough the F9F Cougar was delivered to both the Navy and the Marines in 1952, it never saw any action in the Korean War. The only Cougar model ever to see combat was a two-seater developed in the early 1960’s that held an instructor and student. It was used to direct air strikes in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1967.

The Cougar was developed to replace the F9F Panther. It proved to be a superior carrier-based fighter jet because of its “swept wing” design. The Cougar’s “swept wing” refers to the way in which the wings “sweep back,” which was a significant breakthrough in aerodynamics at that time. The Cougar was most renowned between 1954 and 1957 when they were flown by the Blue Angels.

Patriots Point displays a TF9-J Cougar, one of the latest Cougar models. Visitor’s can sit in the cockpit and man the controls of the TF9-J Cougar when visiting the hangar deck on the Yorktown.

The USS Yorktown’s most important feature, and the most dangerous place to be aboard any aircraft carrier, is the flight deck. Before a plane could take off, it would have to be transferred from the hangar deck below on one of three aircraft elevators. Once the plane was prepped for takeoff, it would be hooked up to a hydraulic catapult. In less than 300 feet, the catapult would take a static plane and propel it to speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour. Takeoff, however, wasn’t nearly as hair-raising as landing a plane on the carrier. The Yorktown’s flight deck is less than 900 feet long, which to any pilot is extremely short. Landing a plane on such a stunted surface that is bobbing up and down in a vast ocean is a feat that intimidates even the most skilled aviators. All carrier-based aircraft were equipped with a “tailhook.” When landing, the tailhook would catch an arresting cable stretched out across the flight deck. The cable’s hydraulic system worked much like the catapult’s, only in reverse. It would bring aircraft moving at speeds upwards of 120 miles per hour to a complete stop in less than 400 feet.

Located two levels above the flight deck, the Flag Bridge housed the Admiral’s command station. The Admiral was responsible for the ship’s operating task group. The Captain’s Bridge, located one level above the Flag Bridge, housed the Captain’s command station where the commanding officer ran the ship.

When commissioned in 1943, the Yorktown had a straight deck, also called an “axial deck.” After WWII, the Yorktown had to accommodate newer, heavier, faster aircraft and was forced to undergo major renovations. This overhaul included modifications to the flight deck, enclosing the bow, and moving the five-inch gun mounts further fore and aft of the central island structure. The ship has remained basically unchanged since her post WWII renovations.

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The 40,000 square foot hangar deck was the Yorktown’s “garage,” where engineers performed most of the aircrafts’ mechanical service. The hangar deck could be divided by fire doors into three discrete sections called “hangar spaces.” The hanger spaces would double as venues for the crew to observe religious ceremonies, or as theatres for movie screenings.

DauntlessThe SBD (Slow but Deadly) Dauntless was the Navy’s primary dive bomber in the early years of World War II, and was in service until roughly six months prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The SBD Dauntless is unique among this class of aircraft because of her “Swiss cheese” wing flaps. The three-inch holes helped the SBD Dauntless achieve a high degree of accuracy in steep dive attacks. The SBD Dauntless is credited with sinking the first enemy ship in WWII. Her finest hour came during the Battle of Midway in June, 1942. This battle marked a pivotal point in the war in the Pacific, thanks to the SBD Dauntless dive bombers that sank four Japanese aircraft carriers, and severely damaged two enemy cruisers.

The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was designed to replace the proven SBD Dauntless. However, the Helldivers’ combat debuts weren’t impressive. During one particular Yorktown shakedown cruise/short training mission, the Helldivers’ tailhooks malfunctioned, their wheel struts collapsed, and their hydraulics failed. Before departing for combat in the Pacific, the Yorktown’s Commanding Officer Jocko Clark replaced the Helldivers with the SBD-5 Dauntless dive bombers.

CougarAlthough the F9F Cougar was delivered to both the Navy and the Marines in 1952, it never saw any action in the Korean War. The only Cougar model ever to see combat was a two-seater developed in the early 1960’s that held an instructor and student. It was used to direct air strikes in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1967.

The Cougar was developed to replace the F9F Panther. It proved to be a superior carrier-based fighter jet because of its “swept wing” design. The Cougar’s “swept wing” refers to the way in which the wings “sweep back,” which was a significant breakthrough in aerodynamics at that time. The Cougar was most renowned between 1954 and 1957 when they were flown by the Blue Angels.

Patriots Point displays a TF9-J Cougar, one of the latest Cougar models. Visitor’s can sit in the cockpit and man the controls of the TF9-J Cougar when visiting the hangar deck on the Yorktown.

The USS Yorktown’s most important feature, and the most dangerous place to be aboard any aircraft carrier, is the flight deck. Before a plane could take off, it would have to be transferred from the hangar deck below on one of three aircraft elevators. Once the plane was prepped for takeoff, it would be hooked up to a hydraulic catapult. In less than 300 feet, the catapult would take a static plane and propel it to speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour. Takeoff, however, wasn’t nearly as hair-raising as landing a plane on the carrier. The Yorktown’s flight deck is less than 900 feet long, which to any pilot is extremely short. Landing a plane on such a stunted surface that is bobbing up and down in a vast ocean is a feat that intimidates even the most skilled aviators. All carrier-based aircraft were equipped with a “tailhook.” When landing, the tailhook would catch an arresting cable stretched out across the flight deck. The cable’s hydraulic system worked much like the catapult’s, only in reverse. It would bring aircraft moving at speeds upwards of 120 miles per hour to a complete stop in less than 400 feet.

Located two levels above the flight deck, the Flag Bridge housed the Admiral’s command station. The Admiral was responsible for the ship’s operating task group. The Captain’s Bridge, located one level above the Flag Bridge, housed the Captain’s command station where the commanding officer ran the ship.

When commissioned in 1943, the Yorktown had a straight deck, also called an “axial deck.” After WWII, the Yorktown had to accommodate newer, heavier, faster aircraft and was forced to undergo major renovations. This overhaul included modifications to the flight deck, enclosing the bow, and moving the five-inch gun mounts further fore and aft of the central island structure. The ship has remained basically unchanged since her post WWII renovations.

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B-25 MITCHELLWhen standing in the Yorktown’s hangar deck, you will see a B-25 Mitchell Bomber overhead. This plane was a workhorse in both the Pacific and European theaters during World War II. The B-25 Mitchell was heavily-armed, and proved to be effective on both high and low level bombing missions.

The plane is best known for carrying out an historic raid over Tokyo, Japan in 1942. After Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt was eager to strike back at the Japanese on their soil. The U.S. planned an attack from the USS Hornet, an aircraft carrier that was

400 miles off of Japan’s coast. Much to the USS Hornet’s dismay, a task force was spotted early by the Japanese. This meant they had to amend their plan of attack, and the Hornet’s 16 bombers were forced to launch their strike 200 miles further off the coast. Determined to retaliate at any cost, Lieutenant Commander Jimmy Doolittle and his “raiders” flew deep into Japanese territory to bomb Tokyo and four other Japanese cities. Crews from 15 of the 16 bombers bailed out over China or the sea. Two of these brave Americans died while swimming to shore. One was killed during bailout. Eight were taken prisoner by Japanese forces; two of those eight were executed, and one died in a prison camp. One of the B-25 Mitchells landed safely in Russian territory. The majority of the legendary “Doolittle Raiders” survived, and while their heroic mission only inflicted minimal damage upon Japan, the impact of striking the Japanese mainland provided a huge boost in morale for the allies.

WILDCAT Lieutenant Commander Butch O’Hare was the U.S. Navy’s first Ace in World War II. He was a Wildcat pilot and is credited with at least five aerial enemy kills. During one engagement with the Japanese, he shot down five bombers and saved his carrier Lexington (CV-2) from destruction. These heroics earned O’Hare the coveted Medal of Honor. Later in the war, while flying a night mission, O’Hare mysteriously disappeared and was never found. Chicago’s O’Hare Airport is named after this great American war hero. Also known as the “Arlington of Naval Aviation,” the National Memorial to

Carrier Aviation honors more than 8,000 sailors and marines who lost their lives aboard 104 aircraft carriers in conflicts ranging from WWII to Desert Storm. The National Memorial to Carrier Aviation offered its first tribute in 1948. Veterans of the Yorktown known as the “Yorktown Association,” came together for their annual reunion to honor their lost shipmates. In 1979, the Memorial’s tribute was extended to include all those lost aboard or operating from any U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. Every sacrifice Americans made serving our country is honored and recognized in this Memorial.

HELLCAT The F6F Hellcat made its first combat flight from the Yorktown in August 1943. This plane proved to be a lethal warplane throughout World War II. It was designed to be larger, faster, tougher, and more maneuverable than its predecessor, the Wildcat. To this day, the F6F Hellcat is credited with more air-to-air kills than any other U.S. Navy aircraft. The Hellcat earned legendary status during the Battle of the Philippine Sea on 19 June 1944. Known also as the “Marianas Turkey Shoot,” Hellcats from 15 U.S. carriers shot down more than 375 Japanese aircraft.

The Hellcat aboard the Yorktown honors Lieutenant Commander James H. Flatley Jr., an experienced fighter pilot who saw his share of combat in the Pacific. He became the ship’s first air group commander and earned the Navy Cross in 1942 during the Battle of the Coral Seas.

One of the most famous WWII pilots to serve aboard the Yorktown was Lieutenant E.T. “Smokey” Stover. At 24 years old, Stover was a skilled and respected pilot. On 16 February 1944, Stover’s Hellcat was shot down while attacking Japanese forces at Truk Lagoon in the Pacific Ocean. It is believed that Stover was captured by the enemy as he never returned. The Smokey Stover Theatre onboard the Yorktown is named in Stover’s honor. Stover was featured in the 1944 documentary film, “The Fighting Lady.”

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B-25 MITCHELLWhen standing in the Yorktown’s hangar deck, you will see a B-25 Mitchell Bomber overhead. This plane was a workhorse in both the Pacific and European theaters during World War II. The B-25 Mitchell was heavily-armed, and proved to be effective on both high and low level bombing missions.

The plane is best known for carrying out an historic raid over Tokyo, Japan in 1942. After Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt was eager to strike back at the Japanese on their soil. The U.S. planned an attack from the USS Hornet, an aircraft carrier that was

400 miles off of Japan’s coast. Much to the USS Hornet’s dismay, a task force was spotted early by the Japanese. This meant they had to amend their plan of attack, and the Hornet’s 16 bombers were forced to launch their strike 200 miles further off the coast. Determined to retaliate at any cost, Lieutenant Commander Jimmy Doolittle and his “raiders” flew deep into Japanese territory to bomb Tokyo and four other Japanese cities. Crews from 15 of the 16 bombers bailed out over China or the sea. Two of these brave Americans died while swimming to shore. One was killed during bailout. Eight were taken prisoner by Japanese forces; two of those eight were executed, and one died in a prison camp. One of the B-25 Mitchells landed safely in Russian territory. The majority of the legendary “Doolittle Raiders” survived, and while their heroic mission only inflicted minimal damage upon Japan, the impact of striking the Japanese mainland provided a huge boost in morale for the allies.

WILDCAT Lieutenant Commander Butch O’Hare was the U.S. Navy’s first Ace in World War II. He was a Wildcat pilot and is credited with at least five aerial enemy kills. During one engagement with the Japanese, he shot down five bombers and saved his carrier Lexington (CV-2) from destruction. These heroics earned O’Hare the coveted Medal of Honor. Later in the war, while flying a night mission, O’Hare mysteriously disappeared and was never found. Chicago’s O’Hare Airport is named after this great American war hero. Also known as the “Arlington of Naval Aviation,” the National Memorial to

Carrier Aviation honors more than 8,000 sailors and marines who lost their lives aboard 104 aircraft carriers in conflicts ranging from WWII to Desert Storm. The National Memorial to Carrier Aviation offered its first tribute in 1948. Veterans of the Yorktown known as the “Yorktown Association,” came together for their annual reunion to honor their lost shipmates. In 1979, the Memorial’s tribute was extended to include all those lost aboard or operating from any U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. Every sacrifice Americans made serving our country is honored and recognized in this Memorial.

HELLCAT The F6F Hellcat made its first combat flight from the Yorktown in August 1943. This plane proved to be a lethal warplane throughout World War II. It was designed to be larger, faster, tougher, and more maneuverable than its predecessor, the Wildcat. To this day, the F6F Hellcat is credited with more air-to-air kills than any other U.S. Navy aircraft. The Hellcat earned legendary status during the Battle of the Philippine Sea on 19 June 1944. Known also as the “Marianas Turkey Shoot,” Hellcats from 15 U.S. carriers shot down more than 375 Japanese aircraft.

The Hellcat aboard the Yorktown honors Lieutenant Commander James H. Flatley Jr., an experienced fighter pilot who saw his share of combat in the Pacific. He became the ship’s first air group commander and earned the Navy Cross in 1942 during the Battle of the Coral Seas.

One of the most famous WWII pilots to serve aboard the Yorktown was Lieutenant E.T. “Smokey” Stover. At 24 years old, Stover was a skilled and respected pilot. On 16 February 1944, Stover’s Hellcat was shot down while attacking Japanese forces at Truk Lagoon in the Pacific Ocean. It is believed that Stover was captured by the enemy as he never returned. The Smokey Stover Theatre onboard the Yorktown is named in Stover’s honor. Stover was featured in the 1944 documentary film, “The Fighting Lady.”

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The Lowcountry owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to the Charleston Naval Shipyard for the prosperity the shipyard brought to the region over the years. The Charleston Naval Shipyard Museum, designated as its own tour aboard the Yorktown, is packed with historical anecdotes, photos, models and artifacts from the Naval Shipyard’s long and storied past. Don’t miss seeing an actual submarine battery, exemplary of the kind of batteries the Naval Shipyard once manufactured on a regular basis. You can also see some of the earliest diving equipment used by the very first Navy Seals.

Charleston was chosen as the prime location for the relocation of Port Royal Naval Station. In 1900, the U.S. Navy acquired waterfront property approximately seven miles north of the Charleston peninsula. This eventually became the location for the Charleston Naval Base and Shipyard. Construction began in 1901. The Shipyard’s first dry dock was completed in 1907, and the yard’s powerhouse was completed shortly thereafter. The Naval Base and Shipyard served as an economic shot in the arm to the region at that time, employing scores of naval officers and roughly 300 civilians.

During World War I, the Shipyard built its first warship, USS Ashville, and employed over 1,700 workers. At the peak of World War II, the Shipyard became South Carolina’s largest industrial employer, and the number of workers it employed ballooned to more than 25,000. Over the course of World War II, the Shipyard built 216 ships and repaired many more than that. After World War II and well into the Cold War, the Shipyard’s focus shifted to repairing, overhauling, and converting ships.

Despite a long string of successes, both the Shipyard and the Charleston Naval Base became casualties of the Cold War. After the yard closed in March 1996, Patriots Point had the pleasure of working with 36 of the shipyard’s last employees to upgrade the exhibits aboard the Yorktown.

The Laffey was named in honor of Seaman Bartlett Laffey, a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient. She’s the most decorated WWII-era destroyer in existence and the last Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer still afloat.

The Laffey’s incredible journey began more than 65 years ago. She was commissioned on 8 February 1944. Four months later, she supported the D-Day landings at Normandy on 6 June 1944. The Laffey went on to join the U.S. offensive against the Japanese in the South Pacific. On 16 April 1945, she was attacked by 22 Japanese bombers and kamikaze aircraft. During this action, the Laffey was hit by three 500 pound bombs and five kamikazes, killing 31 and wounding 71 of her 336 crewmembers. Badly damaged but still operational, the Laffey’s crew responded by shooting down nearly half of the attacking aircraft. After that day, the USS Laffey came to be known as “the ship that would not die.” She was later awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and earned five battle stars for her service during World War II.

The Laffey was a support ship at Bikini Atoll in 1946, during the U.S. testing of the atomic bomb. She went on to see more action during the Korean War and earned two additional battle stars.

The Laffey’s been a part of Patriots Point since 1981. In late 2009, she was taken to Detyen’s Shipyard in North Charleston, South Carolina to undergo repairs to her hull. The Patriots Point operations crew continues restoration and repairs of the Laffey’s superstructure and interior spaces for preparation of her return to Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.

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The Lowcountry owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to the Charleston Naval Shipyard for the prosperity the shipyard brought to the region over the years. The Charleston Naval Shipyard Museum, designated as its own tour aboard the Yorktown, is packed with historical anecdotes, photos, models and artifacts from the Naval Shipyard’s long and storied past. Don’t miss seeing an actual submarine battery, exemplary of the kind of batteries the Naval Shipyard once manufactured on a regular basis. You can also see some of the earliest diving equipment used by the very first Navy Seals.

Charleston was chosen as the prime location for the relocation of Port Royal Naval Station. In 1900, the U.S. Navy acquired waterfront property approximately seven miles north of the Charleston peninsula. This eventually became the location for the Charleston Naval Base and Shipyard. Construction began in 1901. The Shipyard’s first dry dock was completed in 1907, and the yard’s powerhouse was completed shortly thereafter. The Naval Base and Shipyard served as an economic shot in the arm to the region at that time, employing scores of naval officers and roughly 300 civilians.

During World War I, the Shipyard built its first warship, USS Ashville, and employed over 1,700 workers. At the peak of World War II, the Shipyard became South Carolina’s largest industrial employer, and the number of workers it employed ballooned to more than 25,000. Over the course of World War II, the Shipyard built 216 ships and repaired many more than that. After World War II and well into the Cold War, the Shipyard’s focus shifted to repairing, overhauling, and converting ships.

Despite a long string of successes, both the Shipyard and the Charleston Naval Base became casualties of the Cold War. After the yard closed in March 1996, Patriots Point had the pleasure of working with 36 of the shipyard’s last employees to upgrade the exhibits aboard the Yorktown.

The Laffey was named in honor of Seaman Bartlett Laffey, a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient. She’s the most decorated WWII-era destroyer in existence and the last Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer still afloat.

The Laffey’s incredible journey began more than 65 years ago. She was commissioned on 8 February 1944. Four months later, she supported the D-Day landings at Normandy on 6 June 1944. The Laffey went on to join the U.S. offensive against the Japanese in the South Pacific. On 16 April 1945, she was attacked by 22 Japanese bombers and kamikaze aircraft. During this action, the Laffey was hit by three 500 pound bombs and five kamikazes, killing 31 and wounding 71 of her 336 crewmembers. Badly damaged but still operational, the Laffey’s crew responded by shooting down nearly half of the attacking aircraft. After that day, the USS Laffey came to be known as “the ship that would not die.” She was later awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and earned five battle stars for her service during World War II.

The Laffey was a support ship at Bikini Atoll in 1946, during the U.S. testing of the atomic bomb. She went on to see more action during the Korean War and earned two additional battle stars.

The Laffey’s been a part of Patriots Point since 1981. In late 2009, she was taken to Detyen’s Shipyard in North Charleston, South Carolina to undergo repairs to her hull. The Patriots Point operations crew continues restoration and repairs of the Laffey’s superstructure and interior spaces for preparation of her return to Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.

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During her years of service to our nation the Clamagore underwent numerous transformations. She was commissioned too late to see action in World War II, but she served for 30 years – through the Cold War. Originally built as a Balao class submarine, in 1948 the Clamagore underwent a conversion to become a GUPPY II class submarine. “GUPPY” was the term used by the Navy for its Greater Underwater Propulsion Program, and the conversion dramatically improved the underwater performance of the Clamagore. In the early 1960s, she was one of only nine submarines to be converted to GUPPY III class status when a new 15 foot long, 55 ton section was added in order to accommodate further technological upgrades.

The Clamagore is located across the pier to the right, or “starboard” side of the Yorktown. Visitors can explore the tight quarters of the only GUPPY III submarine still in existence in the United States today.

The Cold War Submarine Memorial is a tribute to the dedicated men who served in naval submarines over the course of the Cold War. Appearing to surface from below a carefully manicured lawn, this Memorial is designed to replicate the overall size and shape of a Cold War submarine. It features the actual sail and rudder of the USS Lewis and Clark. This Memorial is just steps from the Patriots Point parking lot.

Visit the seven informational stations that surround our full-sized replica of a Benjamin Franklin Class Fleet Ballistic Missile submarine. Learn about the sacrifices brave Americans made throughout the Cold War effort. This Memorial offers an opportunity to pay tribute to the lives of the families of the men who served aboard submarines.

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During her years of service to our nation the Clamagore underwent numerous transformations. She was commissioned too late to see action in World War II, but she served for 30 years – through the Cold War. Originally built as a Balao class submarine, in 1948 the Clamagore underwent a conversion to become a GUPPY II class submarine. “GUPPY” was the term used by the Navy for its Greater Underwater Propulsion Program, and the conversion dramatically improved the underwater performance of the Clamagore. In the early 1960s, she was one of only nine submarines to be converted to GUPPY III class status when a new 15 foot long, 55 ton section was added in order to accommodate further technological upgrades.

The Clamagore is located across the pier to the right, or “starboard” side of the Yorktown. Visitors can explore the tight quarters of the only GUPPY III submarine still in existence in the United States today.

The Cold War Submarine Memorial is a tribute to the dedicated men who served in naval submarines over the course of the Cold War. Appearing to surface from below a carefully manicured lawn, this Memorial is designed to replicate the overall size and shape of a Cold War submarine. It features the actual sail and rudder of the USS Lewis and Clark. This Memorial is just steps from the Patriots Point parking lot.

Visit the seven informational stations that surround our full-sized replica of a Benjamin Franklin Class Fleet Ballistic Missile submarine. Learn about the sacrifices brave Americans made throughout the Cold War effort. This Memorial offers an opportunity to pay tribute to the lives of the families of the men who served aboard submarines.

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Step back in time to South Vietnam during the height of the Vietnam War. This true-to-scale exhibit is our nation’s only full-sized replica of a U.S. Naval Advanced Tactical Support Base. Explore the operational and living areas, and put yourself in the shoes of the “Brown Water Navy.” Imagine what it was like to maneuver behind dirt mounds, fence mesh and barbed wire while fighting enemy insurgents and intercepting enemy supplies being shuttled through a vast network of waterways.

The Camp displays various aircraft that supported ground troops, blocked enemy operations and patrolled the jungle and rivers in Vietnam. The UH-1M Huey gunship is dedicated to the “Seawolves” of HAL-3, an elite Navy helicopter squadron. The rare Mark 1 River Patrol Boat (PBR) is dedicated to James Elliot Williams, a Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient. Just outside the confines of the base camp, you can find a Marine AH-1J Sea Cobra helicopter on loan from the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia.

Visiting the Medal of Honor Museum is a moving and humbling experience. This museum grants us the distinct privilege of learning about our country’s bravest military heroes, and the acts of courage they performed serving our country. President Abraham Lincoln signed the bill to create the very first Medal of Honor in 1861, our nation’s highest award for military valor.

The Medal of Honor Museum features interactive exhibits that explain the origin of the Medal of Honor and all that it stands for. Touch-screen displays and motion-activated exhibits, set within the context of eight different eras of our nation’s history, bring to life the heroics of Medal of Honor recipients who persevered through the face of adversity to protect our freedom. The Museum pays a special tribute to some who have made the ultimate sacrifice, fighting a War on Terror in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Yorktown also has the unique privilege of serving as the headquarters to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, whose members share the distinct honor of wearing our nation’s highest award for military valor.

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Step back in time to South Vietnam during the height of the Vietnam War. This true-to-scale exhibit is our nation’s only full-sized replica of a U.S. Naval Advanced Tactical Support Base. Explore the operational and living areas, and put yourself in the shoes of the “Brown Water Navy.” Imagine what it was like to maneuver behind dirt mounds, fence mesh and barbed wire while fighting enemy insurgents and intercepting enemy supplies being shuttled through a vast network of waterways.

The Camp displays various aircraft that supported ground troops, blocked enemy operations and patrolled the jungle and rivers in Vietnam. The UH-1M Huey gunship is dedicated to the “Seawolves” of HAL-3, an elite Navy helicopter squadron. The rare Mark 1 River Patrol Boat (PBR) is dedicated to James Elliot Williams, a Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient. Just outside the confines of the base camp, you can find a Marine AH-1J Sea Cobra helicopter on loan from the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia.

Visiting the Medal of Honor Museum is a moving and humbling experience. This museum grants us the distinct privilege of learning about our country’s bravest military heroes, and the acts of courage they performed serving our country. President Abraham Lincoln signed the bill to create the very first Medal of Honor in 1861, our nation’s highest award for military valor.

The Medal of Honor Museum features interactive exhibits that explain the origin of the Medal of Honor and all that it stands for. Touch-screen displays and motion-activated exhibits, set within the context of eight different eras of our nation’s history, bring to life the heroics of Medal of Honor recipients who persevered through the face of adversity to protect our freedom. The Museum pays a special tribute to some who have made the ultimate sacrifice, fighting a War on Terror in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Yorktown also has the unique privilege of serving as the headquarters to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, whose members share the distinct honor of wearing our nation’s highest award for military valor.

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EDUCATION On the historic ships of Patriots Point, students can learn history where it happened! From touring the living and working spaces once occupied by active duty military to remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the interactive Medal of Honor Museum, history comes to life at Patriots Point.

More than 50,000 students, teachers and parents participate in our education programs annually. Our education staff can build a standards-based, educational program to fit any student’s grade level or group’s area of interest.

We can include science in the programs too! Our new Education Center hosts a marine biology lab equipped with touch-tanks, aquariums and microscopes that allow students to examine animals they collect from the Charleston Harbor. Our interactive teaching classroom is where students receive hands-on history and science instruction complete with High Definition Cameras, SMART Board technology and videoconferencing capabilities to connect them with virtually anyone in the world! Call 843-971-5044 to begin building your group’s adventure.

OvErNIghT ADvENTUrE Scouts and students have enjoyed staying overnight aboard the USS Yorktown for the past 25 years. Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum offers scouting and youth groups the unique opportunity to sleep in the berthing quarters where the Yorktown’s finest once laid their heads. Packages include accommodations in a climate-controlled berthing area, meals, tours, movie, excursions and more!

Scouts can even earn Aviation, Oceanography, Sailing and Astronomy Merit badges by participating in our special programs.

Nearly 25,000 youths take advantage of this not-to-be-missed opportunity annually, but Overnight Adventures require a minimum number of participants, so please call 1-800-248-3508 for availability and more details. You can also learn more about packages and specialty programs on our website; just click on “Camping.”

Mount Pleasant is a prosperous South Carolina coastal community overlooking the historic Charleston Harbor. Founded in 1680 by English settlers, this once sleepy fishing village has become home to over 60,000 residents. It has been ranked as one of the fastest growing municipalities in the Southeast. When you visit Patriots Point, home of the USS Yorktown, you are in Mount Pleasant - a wonderful place to visit, live, work, or play.

The area has become a favorite to travelers from throughout the world. In addition to Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant offers numerous historic attractions, including Boone Hall Plantation, one of the only surviving working plantations in the nation. Charles Pinckney, one of the framers of the U.S. Constitution, called Mount Pleasant home.

Between in-shore and off-shore fishing, kayaking, windsurfing and premiere golfing, Mount Pleasant offers recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can shop a myriad of boutiques, galleries and antique shops. After a day of exploring, enjoy sitting on the back porch of one of the many local restaurants bordering historic Shem Creek, eating fresh caught seafood and watching the sun go down over the Charleston Harbor.

No visit to Mount Pleasant is complete without walking or cycling the magnificent Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Opened in 2005, the Ravenel replaced two bridges including the John P. Grace Memorial Bridge,built in 1929 to connect Mount Pleasant to Charleston. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Each April, runners and walkers compete in the annual Cooper River Bridge Run and Walk. The journey begins in Mount Pleasant, crossing the Ravenel Bridge and ending in historic downtown Charleston.

While in Mount Pleasant, visit Memorial Waterfront Park. Located at the foot of the Ravenel Bridge, the family-friendly, 22-acre park was built in tribute to area armed forces residents who have died in service of our country. The park features South Carolina’s longest fishing and pedestrian pier, extending 1,250 feet into the Cooper River. While at the park, be sure and visit the area’s newest Visitor Center and receive recommendations on all the great things to see and do in Mount Pleasant.

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EDUCATION On the historic ships of Patriots Point, students can learn history where it happened! From touring the living and working spaces once occupied by active duty military to remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the interactive Medal of Honor Museum, history comes to life at Patriots Point.

More than 50,000 students, teachers and parents participate in our education programs annually. Our education staff can build a standards-based, educational program to fit any student’s grade level or group’s area of interest.

We can include science in the programs too! Our new Education Center hosts a marine biology lab equipped with touch-tanks, aquariums and microscopes that allow students to examine animals they collect from the Charleston Harbor. Our interactive teaching classroom is where students receive hands-on history and science instruction complete with High Definition Cameras, SMART Board technology and videoconferencing capabilities to connect them with virtually anyone in the world! Call 843-971-5044 to begin building your group’s adventure.

OvErNIghT ADvENTUrE Scouts and students have enjoyed staying overnight aboard the USS Yorktown for the past 25 years. Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum offers scouting and youth groups the unique opportunity to sleep in the berthing quarters where the Yorktown’s finest once laid their heads. Packages include accommodations in a climate-controlled berthing area, meals, tours, movie, excursions and more!

Scouts can even earn Aviation, Oceanography, Sailing and Astronomy Merit badges by participating in our special programs.

Nearly 25,000 youths take advantage of this not-to-be-missed opportunity annually, but Overnight Adventures require a minimum number of participants, so please call 1-800-248-3508 for availability and more details. You can also learn more about packages and specialty programs on our website; just click on “Camping.”

Mount Pleasant is a prosperous South Carolina coastal community overlooking the historic Charleston Harbor. Founded in 1680 by English settlers, this once sleepy fishing village has become home to over 60,000 residents. It has been ranked as one of the fastest growing municipalities in the Southeast. When you visit Patriots Point, home of the USS Yorktown, you are in Mount Pleasant - a wonderful place to visit, live, work, or play.

The area has become a favorite to travelers from throughout the world. In addition to Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant offers numerous historic attractions, including Boone Hall Plantation, one of the only surviving working plantations in the nation. Charles Pinckney, one of the framers of the U.S. Constitution, called Mount Pleasant home.

Between in-shore and off-shore fishing, kayaking, windsurfing and premiere golfing, Mount Pleasant offers recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can shop a myriad of boutiques, galleries and antique shops. After a day of exploring, enjoy sitting on the back porch of one of the many local restaurants bordering historic Shem Creek, eating fresh caught seafood and watching the sun go down over the Charleston Harbor.

No visit to Mount Pleasant is complete without walking or cycling the magnificent Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Opened in 2005, the Ravenel replaced two bridges including the John P. Grace Memorial Bridge,built in 1929 to connect Mount Pleasant to Charleston. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Each April, runners and walkers compete in the annual Cooper River Bridge Run and Walk. The journey begins in Mount Pleasant, crossing the Ravenel Bridge and ending in historic downtown Charleston.

While in Mount Pleasant, visit Memorial Waterfront Park. Located at the foot of the Ravenel Bridge, the family-friendly, 22-acre park was built in tribute to area armed forces residents who have died in service of our country. The park features South Carolina’s longest fishing and pedestrian pier, extending 1,250 feet into the Cooper River. While at the park, be sure and visit the area’s newest Visitor Center and receive recommendations on all the great things to see and do in Mount Pleasant.

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With all the charm of the “Low Country” the Holiday Inn Patriots Point is a perfect retreat for a corporate gathering or a fun fi lled vacation. We are conveniently located minutes from historic Downtown Charleston, sandy beaches and in the center of the area’s best golf courses.

PLANNING A MEETING OR RELAXING GETAWAY?

LOOK NO FURTHER.corporate gathering or a fun fi lled vacation. We are conveniently located minutes from historic Downtown Charleston, sandy beaches and in the center of the area’s best golf courses.

• 158 Beautifully Appointed Guestrooms

• Complimentary Hi-Speed Wireless Internet Access

• Three Oaks Bar and Grill

• Courtyard & Pool

• Fitness Center & Sauna

• Complimentary Parking

• 5700 sq ft of Banquet & Meeting Space

RENOVATED

NEWLY

250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. | Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

843-884-6000www.holidayinn.com/patriotspoint.com

PATRIOTS POINT MT. PLEASANT, SC

SHOP LIKE A LOCAL!Piggly Wiggly has 14 Charleston locations for all of your vacation,

beach and grocery needs. And don’t forget to pick up a Pig T-Shirt!

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Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Mt. Pleasant1251 Woodland Avenue, Mt. Pleasant SC 29464843.284.0900 www.marriott.com/chscm

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Attn: Yorktown Overnight40 Patriots Point RoadMt. Pleasant, SC 29464

There is no better place for a scout troop or students to do an overnight adventure than aboard the USS Yorktown. Onboard the famed WWII aircraft carrier students and scouts can walk in the footsteps of our nations bravest and discover the true meaning of valor at the Medal of Honor Museum. Tour our authentic Vietnam Support Base and submarine. Choose one of nine exciting field trips to other area attractions. Visit our new education center where a standards-based educational program can be created to fit your groups interest – the marine biology lab is a favorite among students and scouts. Overnight and day-trip packages are available.

866-831-1720 PatriotsPoint.org

Expires 6/30/11

(Less than two miles from Patriots Point)

Banquet Space Availablefor your Group!

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With all the charm of the “Low Country” the Holiday Inn Patriots Point is a perfect retreat for a corporate gathering or a fun fi lled vacation. We are conveniently located minutes from historic Downtown Charleston, sandy beaches and in the center of the area’s best golf courses.

PLANNING A MEETING OR RELAXING GETAWAY?

LOOK NO FURTHER.corporate gathering or a fun fi lled vacation. We are conveniently located minutes from historic Downtown Charleston, sandy beaches and in the center of the area’s best golf courses.

• 158 Beautifully Appointed Guestrooms

• Complimentary Hi-Speed Wireless Internet Access

• Three Oaks Bar and Grill

• Courtyard & Pool

• Fitness Center & Sauna

• Complimentary Parking

• 5700 sq ft of Banquet & Meeting Space

RENOVATED

NEWLY

250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. | Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

843-884-6000www.holidayinn.com/patriotspoint.com

PATRIOTS POINT MT. PLEASANT, SC

SHOP LIKE A LOCAL!Piggly Wiggly has 14 Charleston locations for all of your vacation,

beach and grocery needs. And don’t forget to pick up a Pig T-Shirt!

thepig.net ◆ greenbax.net

5976-01_PWG_PPDAVisitors_f.indd 1 10/20/09 2:10:25 PM

Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston Mt. Pleasant1116 Isle of Palms ConnectorMt. Pleasant, SC 29464843.881.1599 www.marriott.com/chsmp

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Mt. Pleasant1251 Woodland Avenue, Mt. Pleasant SC 29464843.284.0900 www.marriott.com/chscm

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request a brocHure by writing to:Patriots Point

Attn: Yorktown Overnight40 Patriots Point RoadMt. Pleasant, SC 29464

There is no better place for a scout troop or students to do an overnight adventure than aboard the USS Yorktown. Onboard the famed WWII aircraft carrier students and scouts can walk in the footsteps of our nations bravest and discover the true meaning of valor at the Medal of Honor Museum. Tour our authentic Vietnam Support Base and submarine. Choose one of nine exciting field trips to other area attractions. Visit our new education center where a standards-based educational program can be created to fit your groups interest – the marine biology lab is a favorite among students and scouts. Overnight and day-trip packages are available.

866-831-1720 PatriotsPoint.org

Expires 6/30/11

(Less than two miles from Patriots Point)

Banquet Space Availablefor your Group!

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The Ship Store, the museum’s gift shop, offers a wide variety of merchandise related to the USS Yorktown, all branches of the military and local Charleston favorites. From books, t-shirts, caps, magnets, coffee mugs, shot glasses, toys, fossil shark teeth and more, you’re sure to find something for everyone. We carry official military headwear, including caps from all Aircraft Carriers, and we have the largest selection of postcards in South Carolina. Located next to the ticket booth at Patriots Point.

The Ship Store at Patriots Point

Quality inn and SuiteS at PatriotS Point

196 Patriots Point RoadMt. Pleasant, SC 29464www.choicehotels.com

1.800.704.4480

CHARLESTON. LIKE YOU’VENEVER SEEN IT BEFORE.

Harbor Tours • Dinner Cruises • Private Charters

Charleston’s Premier Cruise Fleet843.722.BOAT(2628)SpiritLineCruises.com

Enjoy the gentle breezes and breathtakingviews on board a SpiritLine Cruise,with daily departures from Patriot's Pointand the Aquarium Wharf.

Old Village Post HouseNeighborhood Dining in Mt. Pleasant’s

Historic Old Village

Five minutes from Patriot’s Point, discover Lowcountry dining and hospitality at its best at this locally-owned inn and restaurant. Enjoy Southern bistro fare with fresh ingredients of the region, in relaxing dining rooms and neighborhood tavern.

Dinner nightly and Sunday brunch.Six guest rooms for overnight accommodations.

“… a quiet and romantic getaway” The New York Times, March 2007“… a favorite among local foodies” “… a favorite among local foodies” Charleston Magazine, November 2008Restaurateur Of The Year Hospitality Association of South Carolina, 2008

101 Pitt Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC 843.388.8935

rooms for private group dining www.oldvillageposthouse.com

Set on Charleston Harbor, Patriots Point is a course everyone should play.

Views of the water & Fort Sumter are more than memorable – this course is

a true taste of Coastal Carolina.

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Swimming Pool

Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access

Deluxe Continental Breakfast

Gazebo & Grills in Courtyard

Microwave & Refrigerator in All Rooms

310 Hwy 17 Bypass Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

843.884.5853 www.RodewayInn.com

843.881.5972

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The Ship Store, the museum’s gift shop, offers a wide variety of merchandise related to the USS Yorktown, all branches of the military and local Charleston favorites. From books, t-shirts, caps, magnets, coffee mugs, shot glasses, toys, fossil shark teeth and more, you’re sure to find something for everyone. We carry official military headwear, including caps from all Aircraft Carriers, and we have the largest selection of postcards in South Carolina. Located next to the ticket booth at Patriots Point.

The Ship Store at Patriots Point

Quality inn and SuiteS at PatriotS Point

196 Patriots Point RoadMt. Pleasant, SC 29464www.choicehotels.com

1.800.704.4480

CHARLESTON. LIKE YOU’VENEVER SEEN IT BEFORE.

Harbor Tours • Dinner Cruises • Private Charters

Charleston’s Premier Cruise Fleet843.722.BOAT(2628)SpiritLineCruises.com

Enjoy the gentle breezes and breathtakingviews on board a SpiritLine Cruise,with daily departures from Patriot's Pointand the Aquarium Wharf.

Old Village Post HouseNeighborhood Dining in Mt. Pleasant’s

Historic Old Village

Five minutes from Patriot’s Point, discover Lowcountry dining and hospitality at its best at this locally-owned inn and restaurant. Enjoy Southern bistro fare with fresh ingredients of the region, in relaxing dining rooms and neighborhood tavern.

Dinner nightly and Sunday brunch.Six guest rooms for overnight accommodations.

“… a quiet and romantic getaway” The New York Times, March 2007“… a favorite among local foodies” “… a favorite among local foodies” Charleston Magazine, November 2008Restaurateur Of The Year Hospitality Association of South Carolina, 2008

101 Pitt Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC 843.388.8935

rooms for private group dining www.oldvillageposthouse.com

Set on Charleston Harbor, Patriots Point is a course everyone should play.

Views of the water & Fort Sumter are more than memorable – this course is

a true taste of Coastal Carolina.

Now this is scenic golf!

Call for Tee Time 843-849-2385

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Breathtaking Panoramic Views

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Minutes from the Historic District • Swimming Pool Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access

Deluxe Continental Breakfast • Gazebo & Grills in CourtyardMicrowave & Refrigerator in All Rooms

310 Hwy 17 Bypass • Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464843.884.5853 • www.TheInnAtRiverCrossing.com

Minutes from the Historic District

Swimming Pool

Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access

Deluxe Continental Breakfast

Gazebo & Grills in Courtyard

Microwave & Refrigerator in All Rooms

310 Hwy 17 Bypass Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

843.884.5853 www.RodewayInn.com

843.881.5972

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Support our mission. Become a Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum member or donate to the Patriots Point Foundation. Call 843.971.5044 or

email [email protected]. Memberships are affordable and include admission to the museum, free parking, discounts and more.

Keep up to date on happenings at Patriots Point. Sign up for our email newsletter, Tally Ho or our Call the Ball blog.

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Freedom is not free. Visit Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum and learn of sacrifices made to ensure freedom for our great nation.

On historic Charleston Harbor, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina