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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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, [...]

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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 [...]

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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 — [...]

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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 [...]

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“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 [...]

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Victorian Christmas Open House

19Nov2012

Two Weekends: December 1–2 & 8–9 FREE Admission! Santa’s first stop this Holiday Season is The National Civil War Naval Museum! The Museum’s annual Victorian Christmas Open House offers guests free, family-friendly Holiday festivities with a unique flair — from the famous Civil War era Santa and traditional Victorian entertainment, to refreshments and one-of-a kind [...]

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Members-Only Event & Newsletter

12Sep2012

Members-Only Event: Friday, September 14, 2012 Finding Your Civil War Ancestors: Genealogy with Dr. Joe Coley 6-8 p.m. at the National Civil War Naval Museum Genealogy combines aspects of research, educated guess and, in many cases…luck. One of the most interesting periods of study in American history is The Civil War. It is estimated that [...]

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Cool History: Infernal Machines

20Jul2012

Cool History: Infernal Machines August 4, Saturday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm In conjunction with National Inventor’s Month, Port Columbus presents a look at inventions and technological advancements in the navies both North and South during the Civil War. Infernal Machines focuses on the development and use of mines and torpedoes, weapons that redefined naval [...]

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