October 1, 2010

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Located on Charleston Harbor Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is among the largest museums of its kind. Legendary aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, World war II's famous 'Fighting Lady" is the Flag ship of the Patriots Point fleet. She wa commissioned April 15, 1943, and fought in many historic battles.


Priceless war planes used during wars and conflicts spanning from WWII to Desert Storm are featured aboard the Yorktown's 40,000 square foot hangar bay and atop the 888 foot flight deck. Patriots Point is also the home of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and their official Medal of Honor Museum with tons of interactive exhibits.


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