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This was a good find in an unexpected place. Very well done and presented. Lots of information to read and not slanted to the north or the south.
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Date of experience: February 2021
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My favorite part of this establishment is the wealth of knowledge presented by the staff. The the location was also convenient to the hotels.
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Date of experience: February 2021
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We visited here during the peak of COVID-19 and civil unrest of the Black Lives Matter riots. There were only two other families there so no worries about safe distancing. But my heart was broken when I learned that rioters had recently burned one of the restoration buildings destroying many artifacts. This museum is not about the north or south; it is about the Civil War. The naval influence on both sides. There are stories and artifacts from both sides. It was very informative and well presented.…
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Date of experience: May 2020
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They have the CSS Jackson hull in the main room. It was huge, but with a shallow draw for the Rivers and Bays it was meant to patrol. I really had no idea of the nature nor extent of the Confederate Navy. It was well explained . The Ships Flags were also displayed. This is a must see for any Civil War a buff or Navy freak. You have to pay attention and turn where the softball complex is or you will miss the entrance! …
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Date of experience: November 2020
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There is plenty of parking and the prices are very reasonable. It is a very organized and informational exhibit. You can not take flash photography. They have a gift shop.
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Date of experience: October 2020
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