Maintaining Morale: Creativity in CaptivitySeptember 1211:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.National Prisoner of War Museum While fighting for their lives, prisoners of war often faced privation and long periods of boredom. In response, many found creative ways to maintain their morale and support their fellow captives. This theater presentation will explore the resourcefulness, resilience, and community […]
Homefront to Front Lines Join us at Join us at Andersonville National Historic Site for a special program honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States. From the homefront to military service, this timeline presentation highlights the lasting impact of American women across generations. The program will be offered inside the National POW Museum […]
Living History 2026 Join us for Living History Weekend at Andersonville National Historic Site on March 28–29, 2026. Throughout the weekend, visitors can experience infantry and artillery demonstrations, Civil War surgeon impressions, blacksmithing, interpretive programs, and a guest speaker. Living historians will be onsite to share insights into the daily lives of soldiers and civilians […]
Hardtack & Johny Cakes April 11, 2026, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 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 […]