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Subject: Civil War Naval Museum
Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 14:07:58 EST

I am posting to this several lists, so excuse if you get it more than once!!
The Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus, GA will be
opening on March 9, 10, and 11, 2001. The grand opening will be held on March
9. This new museum replaces the old Confederate Naval Museum. It will feature
both Union and Confederate navies.
Some of the exhibits will include the CSS Chattahoochee and the ironclad
CSS Jackson, which were raised from the Chattahoochee River in the 1960's.
The CSS Jackson was built in Columbus at the Columbus Ironworks. Also, a
blockade runner, the Virginia, is on display in the museum. Other exhibits
include a replica of the USS Hartford and an 80-foot long replica of the CSS
Albemarle. The Albemarle will have a simulator of a warship in combat.
The museum will feature wall murals, uniforms, documents, flags, guns, and
swords of the navies. Also, interactive exhibits and an actual Confederate
National Flag, an 8 foot, 2 inch by 17 foot, 1 inch flag will be on display.
A recreated turret of the USS Monitor of actual size will also be featured.
Throughout the weekend, admission is free on March 10 and 11. There will be
cannon firings, reenactments and entertainment throughout the day. The
regular admission costs will be: Adults-$4.50; Students-$3; and Senior
Citizens/Military-$3.50. Group rates will be: Adults-$3 and Students-$2. It
will be open 364 days a year (closed on Christmas Day) from 9am-5pm.
I urge anyone with an interest in Civil War naval history or just an
interest in the Civil War to visit this new 'landmark' in Columbus, GA. The
address of the museum is: 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus, GA 31902. For more
information, please call (706) 327-9798.

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