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ARCHEOLOGY REVEALS ANDERSONVILLE CLUES TO THE PAST

Archeologists, Boy Scouts, and volunteers have descended on Andersonville National Historic Site, intent upon gathering details of what life was like both inside and outside of the walls of the infamous Civil War prison. You can read more on archeology and Andersonville  in an article written by Chuck Lawson here.
Sack of Cement Cross on exhibit in the National POW Museum  

Did You Know?
The largest artifact in the National Prisoner of War Museum is the “Sack of Cement Cross” from Camp O’Donnell in the Philippines. The total height of the cross is 8 ft. The cross was built as a memorial to American prisoners who perished in the camp.

Last Updated: March 15, 2009 at 16:19 EST