Cool History: Ship Stories

23May2013

Saturday, June 1, the National Civil War Naval Museum’s summer Cool History series begins with Ship Stories – the compelling story of the ironclad CSS Atlanta, and her subsequent service as the USS Atlanta.

The Museum will be open 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with programming beginning at 12:30 p.m. Cost is regular admission.

Schedule of Events:

-12:30 – River to the Past – Boat tour of the Chattahoochee River from the Rapids to Rotary Park – *Will be given away to 12 of our Facebook fans during the week of 5/27 – 5/31. Follow us on Facebook for details and your chance!
-1:30 – Guided tour of the National Civil War Naval Museum
-2:30 – The Capture of the CSS Atlanta – Presented by Dr. Maurice Melton
-3:30 – Naval Weapons Demonstration & Cannon Firing: Cutlass, Small Arms & 7” Brooke Rifle

Keep up with us on Facebook for the latest and for your chance for a rare boat tour along the Historic Chattahoochee Riverfront.

Perfomer Highlight: Gina DeAngelis

18Apr2013

Emmy winning writer Gina DeAngelis (pictured) will be appearing at the National Civil War Naval Museum tonight at 7:30 for “Real to Reel History”. Gina’s goal has always been to make history exciting and interesting to people who think it isn’t. She has pursued this goal as an actor/combatant at a Renaissance Faire, as a [...]

Perfomer Highlight: Frank Sharp

18Apr2013

Frank began his career as a theatre actor in stock companies. After college he moved to Los Angeles in order to pursue on-camera work in TV and film. Desiring a change of pace he joined the military and returned four years later with a renewed interest in the entertainment industry. Since then he has become [...]

Perfomer Highlight: Willie Wright

17Apr2013

Willie Wright, pictured here at Historic Mount Vernon: George Washington’s Estate & Gardens, will be performing this Saturday April 20 at the National Civil War Naval Museum as part of History Now! Mr. Wright will be portraying Billy Lee, George Washington’s valet who accompanied him throughout the American Revolution. He has also performed at the Smithsonian, Monticello, [...]

Perfomer Highlight: Columbus Brass

15Apr2013

The Columbus Brass is the performing ensemble of the brass faculty at Columbus State University’s Schwob School of Music. Since its inception in 1998, the group has performed frequently in Columbus, as well as making educational visits in the Atlanta area and beyond. Repertoire has ranged from little-known brass trio compositions to the classic repertoire [...]

History Now! April 18 & 20

30Mar2013

Join us at The National Civil War Naval Museum April 18 & 20 as we bring history to life during History Now! — a living history and museum theatre festival. Kicking off this event is a special Members-only preview program, Real to Reel History. Real to Reel History • Members Preview and Membership Drive — [...]

UPDATE: River Blast – March 16

18Feb2013

Bitterly Divided: River Blast! March 16 at 12:30-4:30 p.m. At the National Civil War Naval Museum- 1002 Victory Drive Admission: Adults: $7.50Active Military: $6.50Seniors: $6.50Students: $6.00 Outdoor Program, 10 am – 4:00 pm – On the museum’s 9-acre grounds and full scale replica of the USS Water Witch: drills, encampment, cannon firings, and shipboard programming [...]

Black In Blue

05Feb2013

February 16, 2013  – Black in Blue: African Americans in the Civil War Navies 150 years ago 35 African American men from the Chattahoochee River valley escaped slavery and joined the United States Navy. 150 years ago Slaves and former Slaves fought on opposing sides in Civil War Navies. 150 years ago black men and [...]

“Ironclads” Film Shoot Begins Soon at Museum!

23Jan2013

Next week, crews from Colonial Williamsburg will come to Columbus to film at The National Civil War Naval Museum and around parts of Columbus’ Historic District and Uptown areas. The film shoot is for one of the Emmy-winning Electronic Field Trip productions broadcast via PBS and online. These productions create immersive, interactive programs for students [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

21Nov2012

The Museum is closed Thanksgiving day. Stay safe and have fun. We will be open again on Friday as well as all weekend. Come see us once the Turkey’s gone!

Mini-Update: Museum Featured on A&E Biography’s “My Ghost Story”

21Nov2012

Mini-Update: This Friday November 23, at 9:00 pm on the Biography channel, the National Civil War Naval Museum will be featured in an episode of “My Ghost Story.” For channel listing information, check your cable provider’s website or visit the “My Ghost Story” website.