During the Historic Port Royal Foundation & Museum’s unveiling of its new temporary exhibit “USS Port Royal” held on Friday, April 25, 2024, Pamela Courtney, Executive Director of Historic Port Royal Foundation, shares insights with Port Royal Mayor Kevin Phillips about the historic connection between Port Royal and its namesake ship. Amber Hewitt/The Island News

Examining the legacy of the USS Port Royal

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Attendees explore the Historic Port Royal Foundation & Museum during the unveiling of its new temporary exhibit “USS Port Royal.” Amber Hewitt/The Island News

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