 |
|
|
|
|
Cool History: Ship Stories23May2013Saturday, June 1, the National Civil War Naval Museum’s summer Cool History series begins with Ship Stories – the compelling story of the ironclad CSS Atlanta, and her subsequent service as the USS Atlanta. The Museum will be open 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with programming beginning at 12:30 p.m. Cost is regular admission. [...] Tags: Civil War, columbus, Columbus Georgia, Georgia, history, Living History, Museum, Naval History, navy, Port Columbus, ship
Perfomer Highlight: Gina DeAngelis18Apr2013Emmy 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 [...] Tags: Civil War, columbus, Columbus Georgia, Georgia, history, Living History, Museum, Naval History, navy, Port Columbus
Perfomer Highlight: Frank Sharp18Apr2013Frank 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 [...] Tags: Civil War, columbus, Columbus Georgia, Georgia, Living History, Museum
Perfomer Highlight: Willie Wright17Apr2013Willie 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, [...] Tags: Civil War, columbus, Columbus Georgia, Georgia, history, Living History, Museum, Naval History, Port Columbus
Perfomer Highlight: Columbus Brass15Apr2013The 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 [...] Tags: Civil War, columbus, Columbus Georgia, Georgia, history, Living History, Museum, music, Naval History, Port Columbus
History Now! April 18 & 2030Mar2013Join 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 — [...] Tags: Civil War, columbus, Columbus Georgia, Georgia, history, Living History, Museum, Naval History, reenactment
Black In Blue05Feb2013February 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 [...] Tags: Black History Month, Civil War, columbus, Columbus Georgia, Education, Georgia, history, Living History, Museum, Naval History, navy, Port Columbus
Victorian Christmas Open House19Nov2012Two 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 [...] Tags: Christmas, columbus, Columbus Georgia, Georgia, history, Living History, Museum, Santa, Victorian Christmas
Members-Only Event & Newsletter12Sep2012Members-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 [...] Tags: Civil War, columbus, Columbus Georgia, Georgia, history, Membership, Museum, Naval History, Port Columbus
Cool History: Infernal Machines20Jul2012Cool 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 [...] Tags: Civil War, columbus, Columbus Georgia, Georgia, history, Living History, Museum, Naval History, Port Columbus
|
Archives
|
|
|
|
About Port Columbus -- The Civil War Naval Museum:
Located in historic Columbus, Georgia on the Chattahoochee Intra-Coastal Waterway, Port Columbus is the only museum in the world dedicated to telling the complete Naval story of the American Civil War. From the ironclads to steam and sailing ships to the first successful submarines, Port Columbus has gone to great extent to raise, recover and preserve the military and technological advances of the American Civil War Navies. Welcome aboard, everyone is welcome. |
|
