Andersonville National Historic Site

Wreaths will be picked up on January 26th; volunteers would be welcome to assist with wreath pick-up.

For more information, call the park at 229-924-0343 ext 1 or email the park at ande_information@nps.gov.

As a kickoff of the Freedom 250 anniversary, Park Rangers will use replica Revolutionary War artifacts to help visitors learn about and understand what life was like in Revolutionary War America and as a prisoner of war.

The event will run from 10:00 to 4:00 in the National Prisoner of War Museum

The experiences of African American prisoners of war were often very different from those of other captured soldiers. This program explores the unique challenges and hardships faced by African American service members held in captivity throughout our nation’s history. Join us in the National Prisoner of War Museum Theater for presentations at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

On the evening of Saturday, February 21, 2026, Andersonville National Historic Site will again hold its Night Museum event. Night Museum will be the first program in observance of the 160th anniversary of the Andersonville prison.

From 6:00 - 9:00 p.m, the National Prisoner of War Museum will be open for a nighttime opportunity to view the museum exhibits and experience the prison site after dark. At the National Prisoner of War Museum, the exhibits, museum and bookstore will be open.

From the courtyard at the rear of the museum, the path to the prison site will be illuminated by lanterns, allowing access to the reconstructed northeast corner of the prison site. Among the replica shelters will be living history volunteers, portraying Union prisoners and Confederate guards.

*During this nighttime event the prison site tour road and the Andersonville National Cemetery will be closed.

*We advise visitors to bring flashlights for use while outside.

From supporting the war effort at home to serving on the front lines, women have played vital roles during wartime. This program highlights their contributions and experiences across American history. Join us in the National Prisoner of War Museum Theater at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Living historians and park staff will share the stories of United States prisoners, Confederate guards, and civilians at Andersonville Prison during the final months of the Civil War.

This year’s event will include infantry and artillery demonstrations, Civil War surgeons, blacksmithing, interactive living history programs, and a special guest speaker.

In May 1775, Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured Fort Ticonderoga in a swift, nearly bloodless American victory that secured crucial artillery and boosted patriot morale. This program focuses on Ethan Allen, his capture and experiences as a prisoner of war, and the impact he had on the American Revolution.

Join us for programs at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the National Prisoner of War Museum Theater.

Join us for a special Living History program exploring the food rations issued to prisoners at Andersonville. Learn what prisoners were given, how they prepared their limited supplies, and what daily survival looked like inside the stockade.

This program offers a closer look at the realities of prison life and the resourcefulness required to make meager rations last.

We invite you to attend and learn more about this important part of Andersonville’s history.