The National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus

The National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus is a museum located in Columbus, Georgia. The museum employs 8 people and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. The National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus is the only museum in the United States dedicated to the history of the Civil War Navies. The museum features ship remains, artifacts, recreations, and living history events that highlight this often overlooked aspect of American history. The museum is built around the remains of the CSS Jackson, a Confederate Ironclad warship constructed in Columbus, Georgia. The Jackson is one of the few remaining Confederate warships and one of the largest built by the Confederacy during the Civil War. Visitors can explore various ship recreations, a battle theater simulating combat aboard an ironclad, and unique artifacts not found elsewhere. For more information about the museum, including photos, visit www.portcolumbus.org.