New Discussion Posted: What is your favorite book or film about the Civil War Navy?

Book worms and movie buffs unite! Let us know your favorite book or film on the American Civil War Navy! Post either here as a comment on t...

Confederate Marines Living History Weekend at Port Columbus

Several units of Confederate Marines will appear at Port Columbus this weekend for a special Cool History program called "Marines of th...

Ten Books on the Battle of Hampton Roads

In honor of the 148th anniversary of the engagement between the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia , here are ten books related to the Battle ...

"Watching the Merrimack" by R.E. Colston

In March, 1862, I was in command of a Confederate brigade and of a district on the south side of the James River, embracing all the river fo...

Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend at the Mariner's Museum

From the Mariner's Museum Website: Join The Mariners’ Museum and NOAA’s Monitor National Marine Sanctuary in observance of the 148th ann...