Andersonville National Historic Site

Andersonville National Historic Site Will Host Wreaths Across America On December 13

Andersonville National Historic Site will host its annual Wreaths Across America event on Saturday, December 13.

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By NPT Staff - December 2nd, 2025

More Than A Dozen Parks Closed By Idalia

Hurricane Idalia's charge across Florida on Wednesday prompted more than a dozen units of the National Park System to close in the face of forecasts calling for heavy rains, high winds, storm surges, and possibly tornadoes.

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August 30th, 2023

Former POWs To Speak At Andersonville National Historic Site

On Sunday, April 8, former POWs, veterans, and others will gather at Andersonville National Historic Site in Georgia to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the National Prisoner of War Museum. Featured speakers will include Seymour Lichtenfeld, held prisoner by Germany during World War II, and David Eberly, a former POW during Desert Storm.

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February 5th, 2018

Honor Veterans With A Wreath At Andersonville National Historic Site

On December 16 you can honor a military veteran at Andersonville National Historic Site in Georgia as part of the annual Wreaths Across America event.

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November 30th, 2017

Honor Military Sacrifices With A Wreath At Andersonville National Historic Site

Andersonville National Historic Site in Georgia invites you to honor the memory and sacrifices made by our military this holiday season by placing a wreath on a veteran’s grave at Andersonville National Cemetery. You can order a wreath from a local florist and have it delivered directly to the gravesite, bring one in person, or sponsor one through Wreaths Across America.

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November 2nd, 2017

As Hurricane Irma Roars Across Florida, Recovery Continues At Virgin Islands National Park

As Hurricane Irma continued to pound her way north across Florida on Sunday, recovery efforts continued at Virgin Islands National Park and across the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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September 10th, 2017

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National Prisoner Of War/Missing in Action Day To Be Marked At Andersonville National Historic Site

The Andersonville National Historic Site, which interprets the most grueling prisoner-of-war camp of the Civil War, will mark National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day on September 15.

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September 6th, 2017

More Than $50 Million Flows To Parks Through Centennial Challenge Program

From Andersonville National Historic Site and Federal Hall National Memorial to War in the Pacific National Historical Park, more than 40 units of the National Park System have received more than $50 million in funding to address maintenance and infrastructure needs.

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July 24th, 2017

Memorial Day Weekend Events Planned At Andersonville National Historic Site

A weekend of special activities is planned for Memorial Day Weekend at Andersonville National Historic Site in Georgia.

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May 21st, 2017

Explore The Past At Andersonville National Historic Site

The Andersonville Prison has been viewed as the most notorious prison during the Civil War for how its Union prisoners were treated. During the 14 months the prison existed, more than 45,000 Union soldiers were confined there, according to the National Park Service, which adds that "of these, almost 13,000 died." Get a sense of prison life at Andersonville National Historic Site when a living history program is offered March 11-12.

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March 1st, 2017

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