Veterans Day Concert

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum invites the community to come aboard the USS Yorktown this Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Whether you’re a veteran, a family member, or a supporter, Veterans Day at Patriots Point offers a meaningful opportunity to come together in tribute and remembrance. Explore our historic ships, connect with local veterans, and take part in a day dedicated to the heroes who have safeguarded our freedom.

At 2 p.m., help us honor those who served with Symphony of Service(opens in a new window) https://www.friendsoffisherhousecharleston.org/symphony-of-service - an afternoon of music aboard the USS Yorktown this Veterans Day, included with general museum admission. Enjoy performances by the Charleston Men’s Chorus and Charleston Symphony’s brass ensemble while supporting veteran families through Charleston Fisher House.

Museum Admission - Wednesday, November 11

In recognition of their service and sacrifice, all U.S. military veterans, active-duty personnel—including members of the National Guard and Coast Guard—and their immediate family members will receive complimentary general museum admission to Patriots Point on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Symphony of Service

Celebrate Veterans Day with an afternoon of music and remembrance aboard the USS Yorktown, in partnership with the Friends of Fisher House Charleston(opens in a new window) https://www.friendsoffisherhousecharleston.org/. Join us on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for Symphony of Service(opens in a new window) https://www.friendsoffisherhousecharleston.org/symphony-of-service, a special flight deck concert featuring the Charleston Men’s Chorus and Charleston Symphony’s brass ensemble.

WCIV News 4 meteorologist Tom Crawford will emcee the program, with Medal of Honor recipient General James Livingston joining as an honored guest. Gather with us to honor those who served and support Charleston Fisher House(opens in a new window) https://www.friendsoffisherhousecharleston.org/about/charleston-fisher-house, which provides free lodging for families of veterans receiving medical care.

Event Schedule:

* 2 p.m.: Charleston Men’s Chorus performance

* 2:40 p.m.: Remarks from General Livingston and the Friends of Fisher House story

* 3 p.m.: Charleston Symphony performance

The concert is included with general museum admission. U.S. military veterans, active-duty personnel and their immediate families receive free admission to Patriots Point on Veterans Day.

Parking Information: Please note that admission does not include the cost of parking. Parking at Patriots Point is managed separately through a pay-by-QR-code system, with parking fees charged independently from general admission and/or event tickets. Parking rates are posted onsite. For directions, parking information, and current rates, please visit our Directions & Parking page https://www.patriotspoint.org/visit/directions-parking.