Historic Columbus is thrilled to announce a third history exhibition installation in partnership with RiverCenter for the Performing Arts!

Throughout our second exhibit, Celebrate Columbus, we highlighted iconic figures, places, and stories of our town's cultural arts history. Our third exhibit, Industrial Columbus, takes you on the economic journey of Columbus from its earliest days in 1828 through the realities of the Civil War and Reconstruction to the middle of the twentieth century when industries such as bricks, soft drinks, and peanuts began their rise to success. It includes the important stories of those who built the industries in our town and those who labored to make them happen.

The Georgia Legislature established Columbus in 1828 specifically as a "trading town" at the head of navigation of the Chattahoochee River. Crossing the Fall Line at Columbus, the river drops 125 feet within 2 1/2 miles, producing at least 66,000 horsepower potential energy. This hydropower attracted entrepreneurs, investment capital, and laborers to Columbus.

Join us at the RiverCenter on Tuesday, September 19th, at 5:30 PM for an opening reception to celebrate this exhibit, which was made possible thanks to a grant from the Cultural Arts Alliance. All are welcome!

You still have a chance to view Celebrate Columbus on the second floor of the RiverCenter through September 13th. Stop by 900 Broadway to see it!