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Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving - CLOSED
Christmas Eve - 10am to 2pm
Christmas Day - CLOSED
New Years Eve - 10am to 2pm
New Years Day - CLOSED
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Christmas at the Museum: A Holiday Festival
Join us at the museum for music, refreshments, kids' crafts, and plenty of old-fashioned holiday cheer. Santa Clause will be here, so bring your camera!
When: Saturday, December 7, 10:00am to 4:30pm
Cost: $5 general admission, members and children 6 and under are FREE
Interested in participating as a vendor?
Food Truck and Vendor application>
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Holiday Trivia at the Museum
Put your holiday and Civil War knowledge to the test with a fun trivia night featuring snacks and beverages. Join us to find out who will emerge victorious! Adults 21+ only. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are not refundable.
When: Friday, December 13 at 6:30pm
Cost: $8 admission
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Family Pajama Movie Night at the Museum
Dress your family up in their favorite "matchy-matchy" pajamas and join us for a holiday movie night at the museum! We will serve hot chocolate, popcorn and light refreshments while you kick back and relax. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are not refundable.
When: Friday, December 20 at 6:30pm
Cost: $7 admission, children 6 and under are FREE
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Volunteer Meetup
Interested in history? Like meeting new people? Have some time to volunteer? This is your perfect opportunity. The museum is looking for volunteers to serve as tour guides and guest service representatives. Scheduling is flexible and no extensive knowledge of Civil War naval history is necessary. Training will be provided. Attend a meet-up and see if this is a good fit for you.
When: First Monday of the month @ 1:00pm
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​Liverpool: The Confederate Navy’s Unofficial Overseas Base
Although Great Britain had officially declared its neutral position in the American conflict, the industrialized port city of Liverpool served as an effective hub of clandestine Confederate operations in Europe.
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Columbus: A Civil War City
We need your help to complete our newest permanent exhibit. This exhibit will tell the story of the people, industry, and events that defined Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley during the most important era of our nation’s history.