Tuesday, December 30, 2008
2009 Civil War Naval Symposium
It's almost time for the 2009 Symposium!
This year's theme is "From Manassas to Casco: Civil War Ironclads in Construction and Combat." Topics will cover the role of ironclad ships in the Civil War, from their design, construction and technology to their use and history in combat.
Speakers for the 2009 Symposium will include:
John Coski, historian for the Museum of the Confederacy; Ozzie Raines, a master model builder whose works are displayed at various facilities (including Port Columbus); Roger Durham, military historian at Carlisle Barracks; Dr. John Quarstein, chief advisor and historian for the USS Monitor project at the Mariner's Museum; and Dr. Gordon Watts, a recognized authority on underwater archaeology, who was involved with the USS Monitor, CSS Alabama and CSS Hunley projects.
Use the link below to download the registration and information flyer.
2009_Symposium_Flyer
If you have problems downloading the form, please email Jon Ezzell at media@portcolumbus.org. A form will be e-mailed to you.
This year's theme is "From Manassas to Casco: Civil War Ironclads in Construction and Combat." Topics will cover the role of ironclad ships in the Civil War, from their design, construction and technology to their use and history in combat.
Speakers for the 2009 Symposium will include:
John Coski, historian for the Museum of the Confederacy; Ozzie Raines, a master model builder whose works are displayed at various facilities (including Port Columbus); Roger Durham, military historian at Carlisle Barracks; Dr. John Quarstein, chief advisor and historian for the USS Monitor project at the Mariner's Museum; and Dr. Gordon Watts, a recognized authority on underwater archaeology, who was involved with the USS Monitor, CSS Alabama and CSS Hunley projects.
Use the link below to download the registration and information flyer.
2009_Symposium_Flyer
If you have problems downloading the form, please email Jon Ezzell at media@portcolumbus.org. A form will be e-mailed to you.
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1:57 PM
Monday, December 22, 2008
Just in Time for Christmas!
Port Columbus has added some exciting new items to its online store. Two new shot glasses, both sporting the USS Water Witch logo have been introduced. One is a white ceramic featuring a cobalt blue logo, and the other is a traditional shot glass with the logo in red. The white glass is $3, the glass one is $4. Click on the online store pages, then Water Witch souvenirs to find them. Port Columbus is also now offering gift certificates for $10 and $20 each. Perfect for the person who has everything they need- - -for now. These can be used for anything at Port Columbus from admission and membership to items in the museum store. Please call the store at 1-800-742-2811 for more information.
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11:30 AM
Monday, December 8, 2008
Officers Dinner held in Hartford Wardroom
Lawrence Jones, who normally interprets a naval surgeon for Port Columbus events, hosted a period style Christmas dinner during the museum's Victorian Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 6. Several museum staffers and living history volunteers participated in the event, pictured here. It was the first time that the area had actually been used for a formal meal. After dinner, the group retired to the deck of the USS Water Witch, now under construction for some fresh air and cigars.
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9:12 AM
Friday, December 5, 2008
Still time for Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa is still open till the close of business today, Friday, December 5. It will take place Saturday morning at 8 a.m. and will be an event that your children will remember for years to come. Call 706-327-9798 for more information.
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3:18 PM
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Huge Cannon Ball now on exhibit
For the first time, a huge 15-inch diameter cannon ball from the Civil War is going on display at Port Columbus, just in time for Thanksgiving. The museum is open all day on Thanksgiving Day, and then on throughout the weekend. Port Columbus is closed only one day per year, Christmas Day.
This cannon ball weighs 455 pounds and fired in a cannon with a range of 2100 yards fired with 35 pounds of gunpowder. Many of the guns which fired these rounds were in "Monitor" class ironclad ships which had not only a 15 inch gun, but also an 11-inch cannon as well.
One visitor commented that just being in the presence of the huge iron ball gave him the "chills."
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3:21 PM
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Victorian Christmas Open House Coming Dec. 6-7
Be sure to bring the kids down to Port Columbus on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7 for the museum's annual Victorian Holiday Open House. Civil War Santa will be there, and he is worth the trip. Come see America's first original Santa, let the kids tell him their wishes and perhaps get one of the sensational photo packages available.
Victorian era decorations will be found throughout the museum to add to the holiday spirit.
Admission to the museum is free those two days.
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9:08 AM
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Pirates Invade This Saturday
This Saturday, October 25, 2008, the Pirates of the Chattahoochee will again invade Port Columbus with a fun filled day of pirate activities for children of all ages. Visit http://portcolumbus.org/events/piratesofthechattahoochee.php for more information on this very special event.
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10:14 AM
