Last updated: September 2, 2025
The Deadliest Ground of the American Civil War
Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. This place, where tens of thousands suffered captivity so others could be free, is also home to the National Prisoner of War Museum and serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war. Read More
Camp Sumter Civil War Military Prison
This was the deadliest ground of the Civil War.
National Prisoner of War Museum
We preserve the stories of all American POWs from the Revolutionary War to today.
160th Civil War Anniversary
As we honor this milestone, let us continue to preserve and protect the legacy woven into the very soil beneath our feet.
Audio Tours
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Andersonville National Cemetery
Rows of headstones in the National Cemetery.
Monuments of Andersonville
The Iowa Monument.
Researching Prisoners at Andersonville
Learn more about researching prisoners held at Andersonville and discover your connection to the site.
Georgia World War II Heritage Trail
Explore our this state's legacy of inspiring wartime stories at the museums that make up Georgia's World War II Heritage Trail.