World Wars POW Weekend at Andersonville National Historic Site

World Wars POW WeekendNovember 7–8 The fourth program in our Freedom 250 commemorative series will highlight the experiences of prisoners of war during World War I and World War II. Throughout the weekend, visitors can meet living historians and participate in a...

Korean War & Vietnam War POW Weekend

Korean War & Vietnam War POW WeekendSeptember 19–20All Day The third program in our Freedom 250 commemorative series will highlight the experiences of prisoners of war during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Throughout the weekend, visitors can meet living...

National POW/MIA Recognition Day at Andersonville

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: The POW ExperienceSeptember 18National Prisoner of War MuseumTimes TBD Join us as we observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day with special ranger-led programs throughout the day inside the National POW Museum. These programs will...

Maintaining Morale: Creativity in Captivity

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...

Escape from the Sugar House: The Story of Elias Cornelius

Escape from the Sugar House: The Story of Elias CorneliusJuly 11All DayNational Prisoner of War Museum Join us for an interactive activity following the experience of American prisoner of war Elias Cornelius and his escape from the Sugar House prison in New York...