Don't sit around the house this weekend….get out and have some fun! Here's a few ideas…
Cool History - Medical Mysteries at the National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus
So, we all (hopefully!) learned about the Civil War in school…who was fighting, where, why, when…but then there are those aspects that didn’t get that much coverage in the history books but are really fascinating. Well, you have a chance to learn about something a little out of the ordinary this weekend at Port Columbus—-Medical Mysteries…it’s all about Civil War surgery and medicine at sea! There will be a “surgeon” on-site who will explain his techniques, tools & medicines, so visitors will gain a unique perspective on combat medicine…in other words…it’s VERY realistic! In fact,during combat, the ship’s surgeon would typically set up on the dining table in the officers’ wardroom, as it was usually the only large table on board the ship. After any needed surgery was completed, the table would simply be wiped off, and diner would be served!
The program will be Saturday and Sunday, July 9 & 10 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Admission ranges from $6 - $7.50. Visit PortColumbus.org for more details.
Second Sunday at Oxbow Meadows - Honey Extraction!
Let’s move from something icky to something sticky! Believe it or not it’s already the Second Sunday of July, so Oxbow Meadows has a sweet treat for you! The Chattahoochee Valley Beekeepers Association will be on hand collecting honey from the hives at Oxbow Meadows. And don’t think you’ll just be standing around watching…you’ll get a chance to help out by removing the waxy coating from frames and spinning the extractor that pulls honey from the comb! Everybody will get to taste a delicious sample, but better still…because a sample is just enough to make you mad as a hornet (pardon the pun!)…the honey that gets extracted will be available for purchase. Can you say biscuits & fresh honey for dinner?!