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 [...]

Smith to retire after 12 years, Johnston to assume command

08Nov2011

Port Columbus’s only museum director since its opening in 2001, Bruce Smith, is to retire at the end of 2011.  “Having the opportunity to create this museum from the ground up is the highlight of my career,” said Smith, “the staff here has been incredible to pull this thing together from scratch and make a [...]

Southern Pirate Festival touted as “best”

26Oct2011

Many of the pirates and visitors commented they thought this festival was one of the best they had been to. Top notch entertainment going non-stop for two days along with an exciting series of pirate battles and a treasure hunt for kids at the end of each day made it memorable. Next up: Victorian Christmas [...]

SPF Starts Today!

22Oct2011

The 2011 Southern Pirate Festival kicks off today and runs 10-5 both Saturday and Sunday. This year’s festival is packed with activities, including returning crowd favorites from last year. Pirates from across the country are attending, as well as vendors from several states offering piratical wares and food. Don’t have a costume? No problem – [...]

Pirates: Be Warned! The Navy is watching at the Southern Pirate Festival!

12Oct2011

Port Columbus staff and volunteers will again will keep a close watch on the Southern Pirate Festival, acting as representatives of the Royal Navy for the weekend. Plenty of pirates are expected at the Festival and there are rumors of trouble and big time treasure hunts. Pirates are good about sharing treasure, so all kids [...]

Sea Ghost Tour Tonight!

06Oct2011

There’s still time to sign up for the ghost tour tonight at Port Columbus. You’ll be able to see and hear the results of the most recent investigation, which were amazing! Experience what the investigators have found. $10 per person, 8 p.m., call 706-327-9798 to reserve your space.

Southern Pirate Festival Vendors

05Oct2011

Many new vendors of pirate stuff will be on hand for the Southern Pirate Festival coming up Oct. 22-23 at Port Columbus. We just received the application from the Weeping Heart Trading Company from Kentucky, which sells all manner of 18th century goods from drinking cups to clothing and books. More vendors will be featured [...]