Civil War Living History Weekend
March 10-11, 2012
Andersonville National Historic Site will host its annual Civil War Living History Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, March 10 and 11, 2012. This educational program offers visitors the opportunity to gain a better understanding of what life was like between 1864 and 1865 at Andersonville, the infamous Civil War prison camp. Union prisoners and Confederate guards will be portrayed by Civil War period living historians.
A variety of interpretive programs will be offered on both days, including guard drills and artillery demonstrations. Living historians will be present in the area of the prison site from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 10 and from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 11.
Cost: There is no admission fee and this event is open to the public.
At 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, the park will host a special presentation in the theater of the National Prisoner of War Museum about the discovery of another Civil War prison site in Georgia. Amanda L. Morrow, Georgia Southern University Archeology Graduate Student, will discuss the ongoing archeology occurring at the Camp Lawton prison site near Millen, Georgia.
At 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 11, join staff and volunteers in the Andersonville National Cemetery for a special program, “Every Stone Has a Story,” to explore some of the many tales of the men who are buried here.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, March 10
10:00 a.m. – Prisoner arrival / shelter building
10:30 a.m. – Guard drill and demonstration
11:00 a.m. – Artillery talk and demonstration
12:00 p.m. – Issuing of rations
1:00 p.m. – Special Archeology Program
1:30 p.m. – Artillery talk and demonstration
2:00 p.m. – Guard drill and demonstration
2:30 p.m. – Guard inspection of prison
3:00 p.m. – “Every Stone Has a Story” Cemetery Program
Sunday, March 11
10:00 a.m. – Shelter building
10:30 a.m. – Guard drill and demonstration
11:00 a.m. – Artillery talk and demonstration
12:00 p.m. – Issuing of rations
1:00 p.m. – Arrival of “fresh fish” (new prisoners)
1:30 p.m. – Guard inspection of prison
2:00 p.m. – Artillery talk and demonstration
2:30 p.m. – Guard drill and demonstration
3:00 p.m. – Escape and punishment
Times of demonstrations and scenarios are subject to change depending on
weather and other factors.
Directions:
From Columbus area
Follow GA-520/US-280 toward Cusseta. Turn left on GA-26 and head east to Buena Vista, approximately 16 miles. Continue on GA-26 to Ellaville, approximately 15 miles. In Ellaville, turn right onto US-19 then left onto GA-228. Follow GA-228 east to Andersonville, approximately 12 miles. In Andersonville, turn left on GA-49 and head north approximately 1 mile. The park entrance will be on the right.
