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...

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...

Liberty at 250: Revolutionary War Soldiers & POWs

Liberty at 250: Revolutionary War Soldiers & POWsJuly 4All Day (schedule coming soon)National Prisoner of War Museum Join us this Independence Day for an interactive program honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the day,...

Liberty & Captivity: POWs of the Revolution and 1812

Revolutionary War & War of 1812June 27–28, 2026All DayNational Prisoner of War Museum & the Horseshoe The second program in our commemorative series of the 250th Anniversary of the United States will highlight the experiences of prisoners of war during the...

The Life of Ethan Allen

Ethan Allen Theater PresentationMay 9, 202611:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.National Prisoner of War Museum In May 1775, Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured Fort Ticonderoga in a swift and nearly bloodless American victory. The capture secured valuable artillery and...