Victory From Within: Exploring the Stories of Prisoners of War
The Camp Sumter military prison at Andersonville was one of the largest Confederate military prisons during the Civil War. During the 14 months the prison existed, more than 45,000 Union soldiers were confined here. Of these, almost 13,000 died here. Today, Andersonville National Historic Site is a memorial to all American prisoners of war throughout the nation's history.
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Andersonville (Camp Sumter Military Prison)
The Camp Sumter military prison was the largest prison established by the Confederacy during the American Civil War.
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Andersonville National Cemetery
The burying ground for those who died here is now a National Cemetery, connecting the past to the present, still serving modern-day veterans.
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Researching Andersonville Prisoners and Guards
Documenting the lives of the prisoners held at Andersonville, and preserving their experiences, is an important and ongoing process.
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Trading Cards for Kids
Discover more than 500 stories about America’s journey from the Civil War to Civil Rights. View online or visit this park to collect your own.
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Commemorating the Civil War Sesquicentennial
Join us to explore how the story of Andersonville fits into the larger Civil War experience during the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.
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Monuments and Remembering
Since 1899 monuments have been placed at Andersonville to remember the men who suffered and died here, as well as POWs from other conflicts.
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Did You Know?
The flight suit worn by Brigadier General (then Major) Rhonda Cornum (Gulf War POW) is on display in the National Prisoner of War Museum. Brigadier General Cornum was captured during an attempt to rescue downed pilot Captain Williams Andrews, who also became a POW.