New Exhibit: “Different Wars, Common Seas”

11May2012

Opens this Weekend! The National Civil War Naval Museum is pleased to announce the unveiling of a new exhibit, in conjunction with the US Navy, examining the Naval links between the War of 1812 and the American Civil War.

Though 49 years apart in time, the War of 1812 and the American Civil War have common links in their Navies; the ships, the men who sailed them and the seas they sailed. This joint US Navy/National Civil War Naval Museum exhibit looks at the naval components of the War of 1812 and illuminates naval connections between that conflict and the Civil War.

Visitors will find information on Civil War ships and men with connections to the War of 1812 — David G. Farragut, Josiah Tattnall, Matthew C. Perry, Captain David Porter, the USS Constitution, USS United States and the USS Saratoga — as well as six free standing interpretive panels detailing specific role and exploits of United States Naval forces in the War of 1812, courtesy of the United States Navy.

In addition to this new exhibit, Museum guests will see the Nation’s largest display of Civil War Naval flags, rare and unique artifacts including an original cutter (ship’s boat) from the famed USS Hartford, recreated ship environments and the remains of two Civil War ships, including the CSS Jackson, a large ironclad gunboat built in Columbus, GA.

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APRT Parafied Ghost Hunt this Weekend

09May2012

The Alabama Paranormal Research Team will hold a overnight ghost hunt at Port Columbus this Saturday, May 12. For cost and details, visit www.AlabamaGhostHunters.com.

RiverBlast! 2012

02Apr2012

Each spring, sailors and marines both Union and Confederate gather at Port Columbus for RiverBlast! This living history weekend is Port Columbus’ largest living history event, and draws reenactors from around the country. Featuring weapons demonstrations, cannon firings, skirmishes, event reenactments and scenes from a sailor’s daily life, this event has something for everyone. This [...]

Paddy Goes to Sea a hit!

20Mar2012

Thanks to everyone who came out for Paddy Goes to Sea, and to all of our performers as well! Keep an eye out for updates on our next event, RiverBlast!

Paddy Goes to Sea: Irishmen in the Civil War Navies

06Mar2012

March 17, 2012 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm In addition to March being the month of St. Patrick’s Day it is also Women’s History Month, and we will explore both of these themes for our Living History program. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day we will focus on the Irish Diaspora and the part [...]

Black In Blue: African Americans in the Civil War Navies

10Feb2012

February 18, 2012: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Kicking off our 2012 public programming is our annual Black History Month event, Black In Blue. This event examines the personal stories of African Americans serving in or affected by the Navies of the Civil War. This year’s presentation focuses on: Moses Dallas, a Savannah area slave pilot [...]

2012 Event Schedule

04Jan2012

The 2012 Schedule of Events and Programs is now available. Download the PDF at the link below. More details on each event will be posted soon on the events pages, which are currently being updated. National Civil War Naval Museum 2012 Events and Programs (PDF)

New Year’s Schedule & New 2012 Hours

27Dec2011

The National Civil War Naval Museum will be closed New Year’s Day (Sunday, Jan 1, 2012), but will be open New Year’s Eve and Monday, Jan 2. In addition, 2012 will bring some slight changes to the Museum’s daily hours and holidays. Beginning Jan 2, the new hours will be: Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. [...]

Winter 2011 Newsletter Now Available

07Dec2011

The Winter 2011 edition of the Museum’s newsletter, the Port City Ram, is now available. Download the full-color PDF at the link below. In this issue: •Director Retiring / New Director Named •Museum Events and News •Southern Pirate Fest 2011 Recap •Volunteer Salute …and much more. Port City Ram Winter 2011 (PDF) Keep up with [...]

Victorian Christmas Weekend 2 Sat-Sun

03Dec2011

Join us at the National Civil War Naval Museum for weekend 2 of the annual Victorian Christmas Open House Saturday and Sunday, December 3-4. Santa himself will be here, along with live traditional carolers, a Victorian Vaudeville show, refreshments and shopping, and even cannon firings with Santa! As always, admission to Victorian Christmas is FREE [...]

Victorian Christmas – Next Two Weekends (Nov 25-26 & Dec 3-4)

22Nov2011

Our modern American image of Santa Claus originated with a drawing by prominent political cartoonist Thomas Nast. Nast’s 1863 image depicted a jolly, plump, bearded man delivering gifts to Union troops at their encampment, wearing a fur-trimmed suit of patriotic stars and stripes. This year, Victorian Christmas has been expanded to include two weekends. The [...]