Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

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Overview

Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. This place, where tens of thousands suffered captivity so others could be free, is also home to the National Prisoner of War Museum and serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

Activities

  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Camping
  • Group Camping
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Living History
  • Reenactments
  • Historic Weapons Demonstration
  • First Person Interpretation
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

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Plan your visit

Hours

Andersonville National Historic Site Operating Hours: The National Prisoner of War Museum is open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Park grounds, including the National Cemetery, are open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, the National Prisoner of War Museum and prison site are closed but Andersonville National Cemetery is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM pending staff availability.

Getting there

Andersonville National Historic Site is located in southwest Georgia. The park is approximately 12 miles north of Americus and 11 miles south of Montezuma on GA-49.

Visitor centers

Weather

Summer temperatures reach highs in the 80s-90s and high humidity. Winter temperatures tend to be in the 40s and below. Snow can occur but is rare. Average annual precipitation is 46.24 inches and is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The National Prisoner of War Museum is maintained at a cool temperature to help preserve artifacts; dressing in layers is recommended.

Phone: 2299240343

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

Large brick museum with a sign in front reading "The National Prisoner of War Museum"
The National Prisoner of War Museum · ANDE / Teri Surber
A historic photo of thousands of emaciated Union soldiers held prisoner in 1865
Summer of 1865 at Andersonville Photo by A.J. Riddle · NPS Photo/Andersonville Archives
stone statue stands with his arms stretched forward. Two large stone walls sit behind him.
Memorial Courtyard · ANDE / Grace Janik
Fog rests on a stone monument of a Civil War soldier standing among hundreds of graves.
Andersonville National Cemetery · NPS Photo
large stone monument with a pink and purple sunset in the background.
New York Monument Sunset · NPS Photo / Teri Surber
green leaves with a large white flower in the center.
Magnolia Trees of Andersonville National Cemetery · ANDE / Grace Janik

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