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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: 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
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
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
Cool History: Medical Mysteries26Jun2012Join us as we continue our summer “Cool History” programming season on Saturday, July 7, with Cool History: Medical Mysteries. This program presents the fascinating and little-told stories of Civil War medical staff: from nurses to ship’s doctors, to the Surgeon General who performed the autopsies of President Lincoln and his assassin Booth. Also opening [...] Tags: Civil War, Columbus Georgia, Georgia, Living History, Museum, Naval History, Port Columbus, Press Release
Two Navies, One Ship: The Story of the USS Water Witch30May2012June Cool History: Two Navies, One Ship – The USS/CSS Water Witch The compelling story of the ship & Sailors – Union & Confederate, Free & Enslaved, Military & Civilian – involved in the capture of the Water Witch on June 3, 1864. The USS Water Witch, recreated in full-scale on Museum grounds, was a [...] Tags: Civil War, columbus, Columbus Georgia, Museum, Naval History, navy, Port Columbus, Water Witch
RiverBlast! 201202Apr2012Each spring, sailors and marines both Union and Confederate gather at Port Columbus for RiverBlast! This living history weekend is Port Columbus’ largest living history event, and draws reenactors from around the country. Featuring weapons demonstrations, cannon firings, skirmishes, event reenactments and scenes from a sailor’s daily life, this event has something for everyone. This [...] Tags: Civil War, columbus, Columbus Georgia, Georgia, history, Living History, marine, Marines, Museum, Naval History, navy, Port Columbus, reenactment, riverblast, Water Witch
Paddy Goes to Sea a hit!20Mar2012Thanks to everyone who came out for Paddy Goes to Sea, and to all of our performers as well! Keep an eye out for updates on our next event, RiverBlast! Tags: Civil War, columbus, Columbus Georgia, Georgia, history, Living History, Museum, Naval History, navy, Port Columbus
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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. |
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