Patriots PointPatriots Point
Patriots PointPatriots Point
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Hours: Daily: 9:00a - 6:30p
Patriots Point was established in the mid 1970's. It is a naval and maritime museum on Charleston Harbor. The centerpiece of the museum is the World War II aircraft carrier, the USS Yorktown. It is a World War II aircraft carrier that played a major role in the Pacific Offensive. The ship, named after the Battle of Yorktown of the American Revolutionary War, was permanently decommissioned in 1970. It was the 10th Essex-class aircraft carrier to serve in the US Navy. The Yorktown is one of the largest education and overnight camping programs in the nation.
There are 3 vessels on display - Aircraft Carrier USS YORKTOWN, Destroyer USS LAFFEY and Submarine USS CLAMAGORE. The museum is home to 28 historic air craft, 3 Acres Vietnam experience exhibit and Apollo 8 Capsule. Patriots Point is now one of the largest museums of its kind in the world. One of the notable features is the 40 interactive exhibits that include the LAFFEY Combat Information Center and engine room and the Vietnam Experience Quonset Hut and Theater.
You can also take a helicopter tour, ranging from 5-20 minutes over the Charleston Harbor, the USS YORKTOWN, and surrounding beaches.
