Welcome to the National Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus, Georgia, where history comes alive along the scenic Chattahoochee River. This year, we proudly celebrate the 25th anniversary at our current location. Discover the remains of the warship, CSS Jackson, and explore our impressive collection of artifacts and immersive walkthrough exhibits, including replicas of the USS Hartford and the CSS Albemarle. With the nation's largest array of Civil War naval-related flags, our main gallery invites you to experience this pivotal chapter in American history. We feature engaging events, lectures, tours, and live demonstrations throughout the year.


Board of Directors
Eric Tydings -President
Walt Gumby -Vice President
Alfredo Gonzalez -Treasurer
Cameron Saunders - Past President
John Ahearn
Dr. Laura Davis
Mack Jenkins
Rick Johnson
Christopher Kelley
Otis Pickett
Andrew Rothschild
Sam Ruffner
Jack Schley
​Trustees
Frank Bickerstaff
Janice Biggers
Ken Coolik
Robert K. David
Clason Kyle
Virginia Peebles
Claude Scarbrough​
​National Advisory Board
Jeff Dahlgren
Dr. Curt Fields
Thomas Jessee
Steve Murray
Ex-officio
Elizabeth Walden
Peter Bowden​​
​Staff
Brandon Gilland - Museum Director
Dr. Logan Barrett - Curator & Historian
​Gabby Barranco - Guest Services
Jonathan Perkins - Media & Creativity
Dr. Laura King - Program Specialist
Janna Liscar - Collections Assistant
"Wonderful museum, one of the best we have visited!" ...museum guest







