Feather pen and ink
Prisoners Letter Examined HW 02/24/1864 Camp Sumter Military Prison, GA
Quills and Correspondence

Quills & Correspondence

Andersonville National Historic Site

  • Mar 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Join us for Quills and Correspondence!

Experience writing as Prisoners of War did during the Civil War.

Learn how to fashion a quill pen, write with India ink and dipping pens then seal your letter with wax.

All participants will receive a 160th Anniversary patch

Ranger-guided tours at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

This event will be held inside the National Prisoner of War Museum. The ranger-guided tour will begin in the museum courtyard.

Schedule

Date:

Mar 9, 2024

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Ranger-guided tours at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Come participate in the activity at any point between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM!

Contact Information

Sherri Barnhard
229-931-7206
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Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Other
  • Talk