History Symposium (Apr 2011)

Each year, authors, experts, scholars and buffs convene at Port Columbus for the Civil War Naval History Symposium. With speakers covering a broad range of related topics, this symposium is open to the public.

The 2011 Symposium will take place as part of a joint venture between Port Columbus, The National Infantry Museum, The Columbus Museum, Columbus State University, and other local organizations as part of the area’s Civil War Sesquicentennial observation. The joint symposium, titled Soldiers, Sailors, Slaves and Civilians will look at the experience of members of all four groups during the Civil War. Each day’s sessions will take place in a different location, covering a different topic.

Port Columbus’ section, Sailors, will take place Wednesday, April 6, 2011 from 6:30-9:00 p.m., and will serve as the kickoff for the symposium overall.

For more information or to register, please contact Nicola Sarn at 706-327-9798 or programs@portcolumbus.org.