ANDERSONVILLE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE - ANDERSONVILLE, GA





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Overview

Andersonville National Historic Site is the only park in the National Park System to serve as a memorial to all American prisoners of war throughout the nation's history. The 495-acre park consists of the historic prison site and the national cemetery. Congress stated in the authorizing legislation that this park's purpose is "to provide an understanding of the overall prisoner of war story of the Civil War, to interpret the role of prisoner of war camps in history, to commemorate the sacrifice of Americans who lost their lives in such camps, and to preserve the monuments located within the site". In 1998 the National Prisoner of War Museum opened at Andersonville, dedicated to the men and women of this country who suffered captivity. Their story is one of sacrifice and courage.

VISITATION:
Highest in April and July; lowest in December and January

FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Visitor Center/Exhibits: An orientation film is offered along with various exhibits. The National Prisoner of War Museum houses POW artifacts and exhibits depicting conflicts from the American Revolution to the Gulf War. Often, former American prisoners of war, who volunteer with the park's volunteer program, serve as hosts at the Prisoner of War Museum.

Trails, Roads: Good roads run throughout the national cemetery and historic stockade area.

Food/Supplies: Local restaurants and grocery stores

Other Concessions/NPS-Managed Visitor Facilities and Opportunities: A bookstore is located in National Prisoner of War Museum/Visitor Center.

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible in visitor center. Handicapped parking is available

Special Needs: Visitor parking is available at various points in the site. Bus parking is limited

ANNUAL EVENTS:
Ceremonies honoring veterans from all wars is held the day before Memorial Day

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Civil War Village of Andersonville
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site

FEES:
Free Admission
Donations box available at the National Prisoner of War Museum/Visitor Center. A driving tour cassette tape is available for a $1.00 rental fee.

HOURS:
Daily Park Grounds: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
National Prisoner of war Museum/Visitor Center: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Grounds only are open December 25 and January 1

INFORMATION:
Andersonville National Historic Site
Route 1, Box 800
Andersonville, GA 31711
(912) 924-0343

Materials provided by NPS  

Activities & Amenities

	Swimming Pool		Biking		Tent Camping
	Hiking Trails		Fishing		RV Camping
	Deer Viewing Area		Picnicing		Restrooms
	Playground		Laundry		Dump Station
	Hadicapped Access		Telephones		Sleeping Shelter
	Golf Course