The site of the C.S.S. Neuse, a civil war ironclad ramming vessel and the Richard Caswell Memorial rest on the banks of the Neuse River and tell the stories that span two American wars.

The CSS Neuse was one of twenty-two ironclads commissioned by the Confederate Navy. Having a wide, flat bottom, the vessel resembled a river barge. When completed, the twin-screw steamer was plated with iron armor and measured 158 feet long and 34 feet wide.

2612 W. Vernon Ave. (Hwy. 70 Business), Kinston, NC 28504
Hours of Operation are
April through Labor Day
Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm;
Labor Day through March
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 4:00pm;
closed on Sundays
Free Admission
Video program, Tour of the CSS Neuse
Parking, restrooms, and picnic area available; Groups need to call to schedule
(252) 522-2091 - Guy Smith, Historic Site Manager
Fax (252) 527-7036
Email - cssneuse@ncmail.net