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    Andersonville

    National Historic Site Georgia

Living History Weekend

Visitors interact with Union prisoners of war.
Visitors hear the stories of Union prisoners of war.
NPS/Brad Stribling

On March 9 and 10, 2013, living historians, re-enactors, and park rangers will help you understand the lives of Union and Confederate soldiers as well as civilians near the end of the Civil War at the actual site of the infamous prison.

Throughout the day, the staff and volunteers at Andersonville National Historic Site will lead you through the events which took place every day within the Andersonville prison (Camp Sumter) as well within the Confederate camps and offices.

The living historians will explain to you the activities and challenges that the soldiers from both sides faced daily:

How did these men endure the many hardships they confronted daily? Were these men any different than the normal soldier in the field? What was the reaction of the young boys and old men assigned to the operation of the overcrowded prison?

Join us to gain a better understanding of the Camp Sumter experience during the Civil War.

Did You Know?

White headstone numbered 2260

In preparation for the New Jersey Monument placed in the National Cemetery in 1899, researchers 'rescued' the name of Pvt. John Henry Bell, Company M Second New Jersey Cavalry. Bell had been on the records as a deserter for 34 years. More...