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Special Event
Event
History at Sunset: Camp Nelson Then & Now Photography Tour
Fee:
Free.Location:
Camp Nelson National Monument 6614 Danville Loop 2 Road Nicholasville, KY 40356Dates & Times
Date:
Friday, July 25, 2025
Time:
7:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Hike
Talk
Walk
Description
Join the National Park Service (NPS) at the 4th Annual History at Sunset series at Camp Nelson National Monument! The 2025 Lineup features special programs which mark the 160th Anniversary of Camp Nelson in 1865. The series features 3 programs (May-July) starting at 7:00 pm at the park and are free and open to the public.
Friday, July 25, 2025: Camp Nelson Then & Now Photography Tour
The 160th Anniversary of Camp Nelson commences with a special guided tour featuring Civil War photography. The U.S. Army captured over 40 images of Camp Nelson, including dozens of buildings, military supplies, roads, and earthworks, and soldiers, civilians, and refugees.
The hike will be conducted on paved and grass paths and will involve moderate inclines. Participants should wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water.
Meet NPS staff at the Visitor Center.