• North HillSide Photomerge

    Andersonville

    National Historic Site Georgia

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  • New Operating Hours for the National Prisoner of War Museum

    Beginning Monday, May 13, 2013, the National Prisoner of War Museum will adopt new operating hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. More »

Accessibility

For Mobility impaired:
The National Prisoner of War museum, including restrooms are handicap accessible to visitors.

The historic prison side was built on sloping terrain leading to a creek. Portions of the historic prison site may be difficult to reach in a wheelchair. All outdoor exhibits are accessible. Paved roads provide access around the historic prison site and through the National Cemetery.

For hearing impaired:
The visitor center theater programs and museum videos are captioned. Written texts of audio programs are available.

Individuals with specific accessibility requirements are encouraged contact the park in advance to discuss their needs.
Please contact park staff at 229 924-0343 for more information.

Did You Know?

Grave 3538

Buried in grave 3585 is Corporal James Gooding, 54th Massachusetts Infantry, who died at Andersonville on July 19, 1864. A sailor before the war and highly educated, his letters describing his experience as a soldier were published in a Massachusetts newspaper and he wrote to Abraham Lincoln requesting equal pay for black soldiers. More...