CSS Neuse

An informative website that provides drawings, primary sources, and articles about the CSS Neuse and its role in the Civil War. Also find out about Richard Caswell, the first governor of the independent state of North Carolina.

http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/neuse/neuse.htm

At the CSS Neuse website, glean a local perspective of our nation’s two most pivotal wars: the Revolutionary War and the Civil War by exploring “the celebrated life of Richard Caswell, the first governor of the independent state of North Carolina. You will also see up close the remnants of the ironclad gunboat CSS Neuse, a product of the Confederate navy’s ill-fated attempt to regain control of the lower Neuse River and retake the city of New Bern during the Civil War.”

Find biographical information about Richard Caswell and discover many of endeavors and learn just about everything you need to know about the CSS Neuse. This site provides an extensive background and a look at the “life” and times of this amazing gunboat. Read a New York Herald article from 1865 about the destruction of the Neuse, get the details on its armament and a list of it crew members, take a look at a variety of drawings of this vessel, including some primary source drawings and a letter from R. H. Bacot.

Guided tours are available on request. Call (252) 522-2091 or send email to cssneuse@ncmail.net.

"A fall living history program features troops camped on the banks of the Neuse River depicting military life during the Civil War. Spring school group activities feature Civil War-related demonstrations for scheduled groups."