Exhibits
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​Summer Guest Speaker​ - Dr. Terry Beckenbaugh
War Comes to the White River Valley
Dr. Terry L. Beckenbaugh is an associate professor with the Department of Joint Warfare at the United States Air Force Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama, where he teaches international security and military history. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas and worked previously at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana and for the United States Army Center for Military History prior to coming to Fort Leavenworth. His publications include many articles surrounding military battle during the Civil War. He is currently working on a book focusing on the White River Campaign in Arkansas in 1862 tentatively titled Pragmatic Abolitionists.
*free admission and open to the public
When: Thursday, August 20th @ 6:00pm
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Treats at the Museum
No tricks, just treats. Put on your costume and bring the family out for a walk through the galleries and pick up a few sweet treats along the way. FREE admission after 4pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Halloween, October 31st from 4pm to 6pm
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Veterans Day
The museum will be open on Veterans Day with FREE admission for Veterans and service members.
When: Wednesday, November 11 from 10am to 4:30pm
Cost: FREE admission for Veterans and service members *valid ID required
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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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Have You Seen the Viper?
The CSS Viper has been overshadowed by her better-known Chattahoochee River Squadron mates, the Jackson and the Chattahoochee. Little is known except that this third Columbus-based warship, a semi-submersible, did exist, was constructed at the Columbus Naval Yard towards the end of the Civil War.
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Orienting the Ordnance
Check out our new digital exhibit about the big guns at the museum.
