Visitor Center, Museum, and Barracks

Camp Nelson National Monument Visitor Center, May 2024.

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Making Camp

Camp Nelson National Monument features a Visitor Center, Museum, and Reconstructed Barracks!

The buildings are currently open 5-days, Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Visitors can learn more about Camp Nelson's national significance by watching the 17-minute film, exploring the new exhibits recently designed and installed in Visitor Center and Reconstructe Barracks, completing the Junior Ranger booklets, including the Underground Railraod Networkt to Freedom, and purcashing a keepsake in our book store! You can engage with park learn to learn more about the trail system, special events and programs, and explore the grounds on a guided tour.

The grounds, including all trails, are open 7-days a week, sunrise to sunset. The Perry "White" House remains closed due to ongoing renovations.

 

Samuel Truehart, 5th US Colored Cavalry, biography and uniform.

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Reconstructed Barracks

After exploring the Visitor and Museum, check out the Reconstructed Barracks building next door. The Soldiers' Exhibit features individual biographies of soldiers and civilians who experienced Camp Nelson during the Civil War. Each biography features a historic image, personal items, and uniform/clothing.

The Barracks also includes the award winning Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Exhibit and the brand-new In the Footsteps of Freedom Exhibit which features an interactive touchscreen, genealogy work station, and interpretive panels detailing the service and sacrifice of African American soldiers, refugees, and other freedom seekers, including thousands who made the hazardous and harrowing journey to Camp Nelson and other US Army bases in Kentucky.