Friday, January 29, 2010
RiverBlast 2010 set for weekend of April 17-18
(Please note the date has changed from March 20.) RiverBlast this year will feature some new activities for the living history crew and volunteers at Port Columbus. A new crew of 15 Civil War US Marines will be on hand to receive special training on the big Civil War naval cannon overlooking the Chattahoochee River. This will mean that the big gun will be fired six times on Saturday instead of the normal three. This most popular of Port Columbus activities has never been demonstrated that often.
Last year, part of RiverBlast was taken up with the commissioning of the USS Water Witch, the museum's new full scale ship, into the US Navy. This year, following its capture by the Savannah Squadron of the Confederate Navy in the summer of 1864, it is to be commissioned into the Confederate Navy. This special ceremony will take place on Saturday afternoon.
On Sunday, a special period style church service will be held on the deck of the ship at 11 a.m., followed by a demonstration of a period Naval landing party. A little known aspect of the war are the landings of the US Navy and their combat operations ashore. Come and see how sailors and marines trained for these special missions. More information to follow.
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10:00 AM
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Ghost Tours Return
Ghost Tours Return to Port Columbus!
In response to an overwhelming positive reaction to ghost tours offered during October, 2009, Port Columbus has now scheduled ghost tours based on findings of the Alabama Paranormal Research Team (APRT) and Effigy Paranormal once monthly at the museum. Tour guides will lead candlelight tours highlighting experiences during the investigations and the tales of the more chilling artifacts throughout the museum.
"There was so much interest and demand after the tours we ran in October that we decided to bring them back on a monthly basis." said Port Columbus Director Bruce Smith.
The tours, titled "Sea Ghosts: Tours of Haunted Port Columbus," are available by reservation only, and will be offered at the last Thursday of each month at 8:00 p.m. The first tour of the year will take place Thursday, January 28, 2010.
For tickets or more information, visit the museum's website at www.portcolumbus.org or
call 706-327-9798. Port Columbus is located at 1002 Victory Drive, and is open daily from 9 to 5.
Other Information:
Alabama Paranormal Research Team
Effigy Paranormal
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Great Last-minute Stocking Stuffer!
Need that last gift to finish up your Christmas shopping? Avoid the traffic and stop by the Port Columbus museum store!
For a great stocking stuffer, pick up The Last Ditch: The Final Battle of the Civil War. This DVD movie tells the story of the battle for Columbus, GA, the final major land battle of the Civil War. This fascinating tale will interest Civil War buffs and Columbus residents alike as it tells of the fighting for Columbus' historic bridges, Iron Works, Navy Yard and other familiar landmarks.
A great companion piece for local residents would be Columbus, Georgia in Vintage Postcards, full of original photos of the town spanning many decades of Columbus history, including the Civil War era.
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9:19 AM
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Martime gifts for Christmas featured
Port Columbus offers a wonderful array of maritime gifts from bo'suns pipes, and brass portholes to Victorian era children's games. Check out the items above, now in stock.
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8:14 AM
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Victorian Holiday Open House set for Dec. 5-6
Port Columbus's annual gift to the community, its Victorian Holiday Open House, takes place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Free admission for all is featured as is the Civil War era Santa who will be in place to talk to kids. Photos of Santa with children are also available. The museum has been completely decorated in mid-19th century Christmas decorations and there will be refreshements served. The Museum Store is also open with wonderful gifts for children and adults.
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10:02 AM
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Cool History a Blast!
Cool History: The Dramatic Capture of the USS Water Witch was a blast! Thanks to everyone who came out, both to watch and to take part.
Chaplain Woody will hold a church service on deck of the Water Witch Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. This is a free service, open to the public.
Thanks again to everyone who helped make Cool History a success - more photos to come!
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