Located on historic Charleston Harbor, Patriots Point is home to USS YORKTOWN (CV-10), the Fighting Lady. Onboard the deck of this famous World War II aircraft carrier visitors can relive a momentous time in America's history. The Fighting Lady contains all the evidence of her past. One can see, touch, feel and smell the past, where young Americans fought and died to turn the fortunes of war in the Pacific. Visitors can also see the destroyer Laffey, submarine Clagmore, the Medal of Honor Museum, 25 vintage military aircraft, memorials, displays and exhibits. The Museum is open every day except for Christmas Day. All exhibits are open at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time throughout the year.
Location:
Hwy 17 North, Charleston Harbor, Mount Pleasant South Carolina
Telephone
803-884-2727
Other History nearby:
(Charleston) Aiken Rhett House
(Charleston) Avery Research Center
(Beaufort) Beaufort Museum
(Charleston) Best Friend Museum and Shop
(Walterboro) Bonnie Doone Plantation
(Charleston) Boone Hall
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02/21 Coming to The Mount Pleasant area
Colleton County Rice Festival Walterboro SC April26-28 Rice Run-Walk, Dog Show, Open Car Show. Performance by Common Ground.
Seafoodfest on the River Savannah GA May3-5 There is something for everyone as the price points and medium are wonderfully varied. Also make sure you check out the hot new stuff up and down River Street in over one hundred shops, restaurants and pubs!
Spoleto Festival Charleston SC May24-June9 Spoleto Festival has firmly established itself as one of the world’s major arts festivals and as one of the most significant arts organizations in the Southeast.
Effingham Oktoberfest Effingham GA September27-28 The Effingham Oktoberfest is supported and organized by the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce. The Festival is free and open to the public and parking shuttles run continuously.
Savannah Irish Festival Savannah GA February15 This weatherproof family event offers a celebration of Irish Heritage through music, song, dance, entertainment, food, art, vendors, crafts and much more. Held in February. Call for more details.
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