• Boy Scout volunteers placing flags in the Andersonville National Cemetery for Memorial Day

    Andersonville

    National Historic Site Georgia

Things To Know Before You Come

Civil War gravestones and American Flags
Civil War prisoner graves decorated for Memorial Day.
NPS/Alan Marsh
 
Here are some things you might want to know about Andersonville National Historic Site before you visit the park and surrounding area.
  • The National Cemetery remains active, and it is possible that a funeral may occur during your visit. Be aware of cemetery regulations and respectful at all times.
  • No lodging or camping is available in the park. The communities surrounding the park offer these services and more.
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  • Southwest Georgia is a subtropical environment with high humidity and high temperatures. Be aware of the weather conditions during your visit and always mindful of the heat.
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Our Frequently Asked Questions page has lots of additional information that visitors often want to know.

  • Don't forget your Passport Stamp! Don't forget your Passport Stamp!

    Get your passport book stamped during your visit. Read More

  • Weather Weather

    Find out what to expect from the weather during your visit Read More

Did You Know?

Monument showing the Shield of the Grand Army of the Republic at the historic prison site

The site of Andersonville prison was owned by both the Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman’s Relief Corp before being transferred to the federal government in 1910.  The prison site was administered, along with Andersonville National Cemetery, by the Department of the Army until 1971.