Signature Event

Veterans Day
on the Yorktown

A public Veterans Day program aboard the USS Yorktown, followed by an evening reception supporting veteran families staying at the Charleston Fisher House.

November 11, 2026 • USS Yorktown, Patriots Point • Mount Pleasant, SC

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Charleston Symphony
Friends of Fisher House Charleston
Patriots Point
About the Event

A Veterans Day gathering aboard the USS Yorktown.

On November 11, the Charleston community will gather aboard the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point for a Veterans Day program honoring those who served and supporting veteran families receiving care in Charleston.

The day is planned in two parts: a public program on the flight deck featuring music, remembrance, and community participation, followed by a private evening reception for sponsors, donors, and partners in support of the Fisher House mission.

Public program 2:00–3:30 PM

Private reception 4:00–6:00 PM

Program notes: Public seating and sponsorship details will be released as planning is finalized. The afternoon program is intended for the broader Charleston community, while the evening reception will be reserved for sponsors, donors, and invited partners.

Who It's For
Veterans, families, civic leaders, business partners, sponsors, donors, and community members who want to honor service while supporting veteran families receiving care in Charleston.
Why It Matters

Veteran families should not have to face medical care alone.

Proceeds and sponsorships support Friends of Fisher House Charleston’s work helping families stay close to a loved one receiving care at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center.

The Featured Artists

A rare performance in an unforgettable setting.

The Charleston Symphony, one of the region’s leading cultural institutions, will bring its artistry to the flight deck for a Veterans Day program unlike anything else in Charleston. Through a musical journey across American military history, the performance will honor the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of those who served.

This is more than a performance. It is a rare opportunity to experience world-class musicians interpreting the story of service from the flight deck of the USS Yorktown, one of America’s most iconic symbols of courage and sacrifice.

Charleston Symphony Orchestra logo
The Venue

Aboard the USS Yorktown.

Set against Charleston Harbor, the USS Yorktown offers a powerful setting for Veterans Day — a place where history, service, and community come together.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is home to the USS Yorktown (CV-10), one of the most decorated aircraft carriers in American naval history and a National Historic Landmark. The museum sits on Charleston Harbor in Mount Pleasant, with sweeping views of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and the Charleston peninsula.

Parking and access details will be provided as the event approaches.

Aerial view of USS Yorktown at Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant, SC
The Mission

Keeping veteran families together during medical treatment.

The Charleston Fisher House provides families with private rooms and shared common spaces at no cost while a loved one receives care at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. Friends of Fisher House Charleston raises local support to help keep the House stocked, cared for, and ready for the next family who needs it.

Charleston Fisher House front exterior

Charleston Fisher House

Join Us

Be part of Veterans Day on the Yorktown.

Reservations, sponsorship opportunities, and event details will be announced soon. Reach out now to learn more or express interest in supporting the event.

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