Andersonville National Historic Site and National Prisoner of War Museum, Andersonville

I absolutely love Andersonville. It is one of my favorite places to visit. The first time I visited the site it was described to me as “solemn entertainment” and that’s exactly what it is. The horror of what happened here is something that everyone needs to witness. The POW museum is very intense, so be prepared for that. If you’re planning to take children, I would prep them for the seriousness of the site. Also, I highly, HIGHLY recommend watching the movie Andersonville before visiting the site. I think it puts more perspective on what you’re looking at and helps you have a more meaningful experience. The site is very well kept. It’s also a pretty big site to walk around. I would plan to visit the museum first then drive through the cemetery and site. It took me about 2 hours to do the whole site. Please take the time to stop here! It is well worth the visit (and it’s free!!)

Great little piece of American history. More than just a prison, also has a POW museum and a cemetery. Watch the movie "Andersonville", then come here and let that really hit home. Great way to spend a couple of hours or even the day.

Plan on taking a 3 or 4 hours to experience this place. The national POW museum is very detailed and intense in the amount of information and the topics covered. Very good museum overall. Then there’s the site of the prison itself and the drive around it. Several places to stop and view the grounds and monuments. And lastly the national military cemetery. This is an amazing place to visit and I think you could come several times and still not take it all in.

I have always wanted to visit Andersonville but don't get to Georgia much. I tried to see it in January 2019 during the Government shutdown; but it was closed. Finally got to Georgia and drive thru the Camp and Cemetery in April 2022. It's an amazing place! The grounds are amazing and the layout of the camp it easily understood! The POW museum and visitor center is truly spectacular and humbling. Here area few photos!

Amazing to see the very small area that thousands of Union troops were held. The museum is great with exhibits and videos throughout talking about POW's. National cemetery was something to see as well. Worth the trip!