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    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 »

Places To Go

Men walk down a cemetery avenue lined with American flags
The avenue of flags leading the the rostrum in the National Cemetery during Memorial Day weekend.
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Three features allow park visitors to opportunities to better understand the history of the Andersonville prison during the Civil War, and the broader history of prisoners of war throughout American history: the National Prisoner of War Museum, the historic prison site, and the National Cemetery.

Most visitors spend at least two hours in the park. Those with a special interest in the Civil War or American prisoners of war could easily spend most of the day.

  • National POW Museum National POW Museum

    Exhibits, films and activities in the park's visitor center Read More

  • Touring the prison site Touring the prison site

    Explore the site of Camp Sumter, the largest Civil War prison. Read More

  • Andersonville National Cemetery Andersonville National Cemetery

    Cemetery information, regulations and burial eligibility Read More

  • Take a Tour! Take a Tour!

    Learn more about opportunities to learn more about Andersonville during your visit. Read More

Did You Know?

Sack of Cement Cross on exhibit in the National POW Museum

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.