The first rafters on Columbus' whitewater course floated down the Chattahoochee River in the spring of 2013. Since then, the world's longest urban whitewater course has been the catalyst for economic development up and down the riverbanks. Adaptive reuse of historic mill buildings, such as City Mills, Bibb Mill, and the powerhouses of the Eagle & Phenix Mills, has played a major role in the revitalization of Columbus' riverfront.

This exhibition will present an overview of activities along the Chattahoochee River in Columbus' industrial past, as well as over the last 10-15 years. Artifacts from the Museum's collection, as well as special images and object loans, will shine a spotlight on the renovation of historic structures into new businesses along the water; remnants of textile and food goods once produced in those same buildings; the completion of the Chattahoochee Riverwalk; environmental restoration, particularly the resurgence of the shoal spider lily; and how people use the river for recreation and commerce today.

Admission: free