Exhibits
News & Upcoming Events
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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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.
