Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

10/04/2026

Honor a hero. Support the museum. Win $2,500.

The Flatley Heroes Raffle honors the legacy of Rear Admiral James H. Flatley III while helping the USS Yorktown Foundation, Patriots Point's fundraising partner, preserve history, honor veterans, and inspire future generations here at the museum.

🎟️ $2,500 • $1,000 • $500 cash prizes
📅 Drawing October 5
📍 You do not have to be present to win!

Enter today and help us honor a remarkable naval aviator and longtime friend of Patriots Point, https://bit.ly/4hAEO1z.

10/03/2026

From the Archives: This photo shows a mass being led by Chaplain Robert "Bob" Alexander on the hangar deck of USS Yorktown on October 3, 1943. This service would have been held shortly before the raid on Wake Island, which took place from October 5th-6th, 1943.

Alexander would go on to serve in seven major campaigns in the Pacific and was a recipient of the Presidential Citation.

10/02/2026

Brad Cleaveland, John Treacy, and Tom Anderson served together in the United States Navy in the early 1980's on USS Caloosahatchee (AO-98), a Cimarron-class fleet oiler. For the first time in 43 years, these three reunited in Charleston, S.C. for the USS Caloosahatchee reunion, and decided to visit Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum as a part of their trip.

"We had a similar oil burner front as USS Yorktown, and a similar check level where the boiler water levels were controlled." John shared. "We worked the common “4/8 watch bill” , every BT (Boiler Technician) stood 2 four-hour watches every day with an eight-hour work day in between. The next day you do it again, no days off, until you pull in for liberty. When you pull in we had 24 hours off, 24 hours on, called Port/Starboard Duty, because you are still making steam, especially if anchored out in the bay."

Exploring the Engine Room of "The Fighting Lady" brought back many memories for these sailors, and we are grateful they were able to visit our ship, share their story with us, and for their service to our country.

Picture 1 and 2: BT2 John Treacy from New York, BT3 Brad Cleaveland from Maryland, and BT3 Tom (Boot) Anderson from Iowa in the engine room onboard USS Yorktown.
Picture 3: 1981 Cruise Book photo from USS Caloosahatchee (AO-98). John is in the first row, second from left kneeling, Tom in second row standing, second from left, Brad in the second row standing, third from left.

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

Ghosts on the Yorktown? I'll believe it when I see it.

To see if the ship is haunted for yourself, make sure to visit Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum this spooky season!

09/30/2026

Cooler temperatures make October the perfect time to Sweat on the Ship! Don't miss out on these fantastic workouts throughout the month of October. Check out how you can get involved, here https://bit.ly/4z0LTye.

09/30/2026

Girl(Scout)s just want to have fun ... at Operation Overnight! Here's a look back at some of the troops that have joined Operation Overnight over the years!

With behind-the-scenes ship tours, hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, and more, this isn't your average camping trip! Book your stay on the USS Yorktown today at www.patriotspoint.org/operation-overnight

09/29/2026

Commanding Officer of the USS Yorktown (CV-10), Captain Charles E. Gibson, can be seen shaking hands with Warrant Officers Didonato and Campbell during their retirement ceremonies held onboard "The Fighting Lady," on September 29, 1960.

CWO Didonato, who served in the Navy for 21 years, stated, "I have found that the United States Navy has been an outstanding, and you can underline outstanding, career." In his retirement, he planned to move to Arizona where he would attend college working towards a degree in teaching, but not before him and his family take an eight month vacation to see the United States.

WO Campbell's plans were to return home to St. Louis, Missouri after 20 years with the Navy. There, he planned to find a nice home for his family, and find a job at one of the large manufacturing plants located in the area. Asked if he has to do it all over again, he replied, "Of course I would. Most of my duty has been what I consider the best. You want to remember that the Navy is a good way of life."

09/29/2026

🏌️ LESS THAN ONE WEEK UNTIL HOLES FORE HEROES!

We’re officially less than one week away from the USS Yorktown Foundation's 3rd Annual Holes Fore Heroes Golf Tournament on Monday, October 5, at Charleston National Golf Club!

With 124 golfers and a completely sold-out field, we’re looking forward to a great day on the course celebrating Patriots Point’s 50th Anniversary and raising funds to preserve history, honor veterans, and inspire future generations.

A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Rowland Family Foundation, and to all of our incredible sponsors who make this event possible. We couldn’t do it without you!

We’ll also be honoring the legacy of Rear Admiral James H. Flatley III through our Flatley Heroes Raffle, featuring $4,000 in cash prizes!

09/27/2026

In this official Navy photograph taken on September 27, 1953, the USS Yorktown (CV-10) can be seen in the China Sea.

While the Korean War ends before The Fighting Lady arrives, she makes up part of the U.S. fleet overseeing the new armistice and promoting U.S. interests in the region. This trip also marked the first time the USS Yorktown enters Tokyo Bay since the end of World War II.