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Andersonville National Historic Site
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From the Revolutionary War to Operation Iraqi Freedom, American prisoners of war have endured untold hardships, and shown tremendous courage. Andersonville NHS commemorates the sacrifices of these brave Americans through exhibits in the National Prisoner of War Museum; preserves the site of Camp Sumter (Andersonville prison); and manages Andersonville National Cemetery.
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Andersonville NHS is located 10 miles north of Americus, Georgia on GA State Route 49. Approaching from the north via I-75, exit at Byron, GA (exit number 149) and follow GA State Route 49 South through the towns of Fort Valley, Marshallville, Montezuma and Oglethorpe. The entrance to the park is on the left, approximately 10 miles south of Oglethorpe. Approaching from the South via I-75, exit at Cordele, GA (exit number 101) and follow US 280 West to Americus, GA. From Americus, follow GA State Route 49 north to the park entrance on your right, approximately 10 miles in.
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Andersonville NHS is located in Southwest Georgia. Summers are usually hot and humid, with normal temperatures in the low to mid 90s daytime and lower 70s at night. Winters are mild with normal daytime temperatures reaching the upper 40s to low 50s in midday.
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Annual Living History Weekened Andersonville Revisited, a unique living history program, offers visitors the opportunity to see and experience what life was like at Andersonville, the infamous Civil War prison camp. Civil War period living historians will portray Andersonville prisoners and guards. Demonstrations and scenarios throughout the day include the arrival of prisoners, shebang (shelter) building, rations issue, Raider attack, inspection of the camp, escape and punishment, guard drill and artillery demonstration. These activities will be presented from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2007, and from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2007. Limited reservations are available for candle lantern tours of the prison site on Saturday evening beginning at 7 pm. To make your required reservation, please call (229-924-0343), extension 203. Andersonville National Historic Site is located 10 miles northeast of Americus, GA on Georgia Highway 49. The site features the National Prisoner of War Museum, Andersonville National Cemetery and the site of the historic prison, Camp Sumter. Andersonville National Historic Site is a unit in the National Park System and serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war. For additional information, please call (229) 924-0343 extension 203.
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Education Program Andersonville National Historic Site is committed to providing a quality educational experience to school groups. To accomplish this, the staff at Andersonville NHS offers programs for school groups by reservation. In order to meet the curriculum guidelines of most regional school systems (Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Alabama) interpretive programs focus on the history of Andersonville prison and are presented at the historic prison site. Reservations for programs must be made at least two weeks in advance of the proposed trip, however it is recommended that if you plan to visit during the spring months, that you plan well in advance. For more information or to make a reservation for a group visit to the park, please call 229-924-0343. Educational Resource Packets
The staff has also developed an educational resource packet for use in the classroom setting, either as a pre-visit introduction to the site or for students who are unable to make an on-site visit. Educational resource packets are available on loan for a one month time period at no charge. Educators are responsible for postage fees required to return the packet, if it is not returned on the day of the group visit. Resource packets contain audio-visual programs, books lesson plans and other resources that can be used by educators to teach about Andersonville and American prisoners of war. For more information regarding our educational resource packets, please call 229-924-0343. Andersonville Prison Historical HikeThe Andersonville Prison Historical Hike is a 3-mile walking history lesson through Andersonville National Historic Site and the town of Andersonville. This historical hike is designed to acquaint young hikers with the story of Andersonville and American prisoners of war. The hike is not along a physical trail, but allows an exploration of the park through the use of a questionnaire to direct your visit. Those interested in the hike should request a questionnaire at the information desk of the National Prisoner of War Museum. The hike starts with the viewing of exhibits in the National Prisoner of War Museum, continues through the historic prison site into the town of Andersonville and ends in Andersonville National Cemetery. An optional fully embroidered patch is offered for purchase to those who complete the hike, and is available from Boy Scout Troop 27, Americus, GA. The hike is a cooperative effort of the staff of Andersonville National Historic Site and this local Boy Scout Troop. Junior Ranger ProgramA Junior Ranger program is available for children ages 6-12. Interested children should ask for a Junior Ranger Activity Book at the information desk of the National Prisoner of War Museum. In order to receive their Junior Ranger badge, children ages 6-8 must complete six of the twelve activities included in the book while children ages 9-12 must complete eight of the twelve activities. Some activities can only be completed during a visit to the park.
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