Exhibits
News & Upcoming Events
Guest Speaker
Join us and welcome Dr. Le’Trice Donaldson, Assistant Professor of African American History at Auburn University and President of the Society for Black Military Studies. She will speak about her recent publication, Duty Beyond the Battlefield: African American Soldiers Fight for Racial Uplift, Citizenship, and Manhood, 1870—1920.
When: Thursday, February 27 @ 6:30pm
Cost: FREE and open to the public
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Guest Speaker
The National Civil War Naval Museum in partnership with Columbus State University History Department, Hallock Endowment will host Dr. Jonathan White, Professor of American Studies at Christopher Newport University. An award-winning scholar, he will speak about his new book, A True Civil War Story of Mutinies, Jailbreaks, Blockade-Running, and the Slave Trade.
When: Monday, March 3 @ 7:00pm
Cost: FREE and open to the public
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River Blast Festival 2025
This educational and fun event takes place at the museum annually featuring live entertainment, museum tours, family activities, cannon firings, and Civil War re-enactors with food and craft vendors. This event is FREE and open to the public.
When: Saturday, April 5
Interested in participating as a vendor? Fill out the online application>
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Members Only Events
Mark these dates in your calendar and join us for three delightful meet-n-greets. Find out what’s going on at your museum, interact with new friends and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres. These events are open to members only. Not yet a member? Join online today!>
When: April 15, July 17 and October 14 at 6:30pm
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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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​Columbus: A Civil War City
Known primarily for its textile production prior to the Civil War, Columbus soon emerges as a center of wartime industry, second only to Richmond, and for Confederate naval innovation during the war.
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The Confederate Lake Erie Plot
Exploring the stories of the Civil War navies broadens the scope of the war to unexpected waters. A less remembered story is the Confederate attempt to capture the USS Michigan and wreak havoc on the Great Lakes region.
