#2 Shot at the Dead Line. - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Detail illustration of prisoners in a creek getting water; one is shot for crossing the dead line fence.
#13 Distributing Rations. “Who’ll have this?” Number 15
Distributing Rations. “Who’ll have this?” Number 15
Night Museum January 2013 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
In order to prevent escapes, Confederate staff at Andersonville kept bonfires lit around the prison at night. Here, a bonfire flickers against the stockade walls and illuminates the guard standing watch.
W.W. Kerr, 55th Tennessee Infantry
Not all photographs of prisoners were of returned Union soldiers. Photographers frequently visited prison camps and took photos of soldiers while in captivity. Most notable among these was Camp Douglas in Chi... More
William Smith, 8th KY Volunteers
William Smith, 8th Kentucky Volunteers, was captured at the Battle of Chickamauga in September 1863 and was held in Richmond. He was released in the spring of 1864 and this photograph was taken shortly afterwa... More
Jackson Broshears, 65th Indiana Infantry
Jackson Broshears was captured in late 1863 and was held in Richmond. He lost around 75 pounds in 4 months of captivity. This photograph was taken after he had been in the Federal hospital for 8 weeks. He te... More
Burial Detail at Andersonville, August 1864
Those that died at Andersonville were buried in shallow trenches by their fellow prisoners who were paroled out onto work details.
Front Page Harper's Weekly, June 18, 1864
These lithographs, made from photographs of recently released prisoners, were printed on the front page of the June 18, 1864 issue of Harper's Weekly and accompanied by an article on the treatment of prisoners ... More
Andersonville National Cemetery, August 1864
Photograph of the national cemetery as it appeared during the prison's operation. This is either taken from near the modern entrance to the cemetery looking across section K, or from in between sections J and ... More
Andersonville Prison, August 1864
Taken from a guard tower near the north gate along the west wall, this photograph shows the ration wagon with prisoners crowded around. The structure at upper center is the Sutler's shanty.
Prisoner with doctor - National Parks Gallery
This photograph depicts a prisoner, recently released from Belle Isle, receiving assistance from a steward or doctor at the hospital in Annapolis. A lithograph of this photograph was made and was printed on th... More
Andersonville 1864 - 2013 - National Parks Gallery
Panoramic image of the prison site as it looks today, with historic images taken by AJ Riddle in 1864 superimposed across.
Andersonville Prison, August 1864
Taken from along the east wall, just north of the creek. Looking south across the sinks. Prisoners using the sinks can be seen in the foreground. Guard towers along the south wall are visible in the background.
Andersonville Prison, August 1864
Taken from a guard tower along the east wall, looking northwest across the prison site. The sutler's shanty is at center, and the north gate is to the left.
Andersonville Prison, August 1864
Taken from along the east wall, south of the creek while looking northwest. Shows the sinks and the cluster of shelters known as "The Island."
Odea Print - National Parks Gallery
Historic drawing of the Camp Sumter military prison in August, 1864 by a former prisoner
Andersonville Prison August 1864
Taken from a guard tower along the east wall near the sinks, looking north.
Andersonville Prison, August 1864
Taken from a guard tower along the west wall near the north gate, looking across the entire south end of the prison. Note the three pine trees standing in the southwest corner, as depicted in several prisoner ... More
Andersonville Prison, August 1864
Taken from a guard tower in the northeast corner of the prison site, looking southwest. This area is where the modern reconstruction is located today.
Andersonville Prison, August 1864
Several of AJ Riddle's photographs can be lined up to form panoramic images of the prison site. These were taken from along the east wall looking southwest across the sinks.
Andersonville Prison, August 1864
Taken from a guard tower along the east wall, looking southwest across the sinks. The Star Fort is located among the trees at center on the outside of the prison walls.
Andersonville Prison, August 1864
Several of AJ Riddle's photographs can be lined up to form panoramic images of the prison site. This one shows the east wall looking northwest across the prison site.
Isaac Bowker, 9th Maine Volunteers
Doctors examining Isaac Bowker, 9th Maine Volunteers after his release from captivity in Richmond in early 1864. He died in May 1864 shortly after this photograph was taken.
The 4th U.S. Colored Infantry Company E, Andersonville National Histor...
During a time when many African American were enslaved and even considered property in much of the country, James H. Gooding had a remarkable vision of equality and the courage to fight for it. James Henry Good... More
Phillip Hattle, 51st Pennsylvania Infantry
This is one of the few prisoner photographs that is known to have been taken in 1865, and likely depicts an Andersonville prisoner. Phillip Hattle, 51st Pennsylvania reported to the Federal Hospital in Annapol... More
Emogene Marshall visiting her brother's grave, December 1901
Emogene Marshall visits the grave of her brother, Edwin Niver, in December 1901, when she was visiting Andersonville for the dedication of the Ohio Monument
Andersonville Cemetery Then & Now
A soldier stationed at Andersonville Cemetery poses with two young African American children circa 1906-1911. During this time, the majority of the visitors to Andersonville were African Americans.
Illinois Monument Dedication, December 1912
The members of the Illinois Monument Commission at the dedication of the monument, December 1912. Historic Image courtesy of the Midway Village Museum Rockford, IL
National parks: Freedom! - public domain image
The final exhibits in the main gallery explore freedom at the end of captivity.
The 106th Infantry Division - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Located along the commemorative walkway. Public domain photograph of a memorial plaque, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Price of Freedom, Fully Paid
The commemorative courtyard and structure, "The Price of Freedom, Fully Paid" serves as a memorial to all prisoners of war.
Andersonville national historic site - Sculpture Detail
A detail from the sculpture in the commemorative courtyard. Public domain photograph of a sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Andersonville national historic site - News & Communications
The "News & Communications" room explores how prisoners of war communicate with each other and with their families back home.
Andersonville national historic site - Sculpture Detail
Detail from the sculpture in the commemorative courtyard Public domain photograph of a sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Andersonville national historic site - Living Conditions
The "Living Conditions" room features artifacts and exhibits that highlight how prisoners of war survive on a day to day basis.
Eastern National Bookstore - National Parks Gallery
Eastern National maintains a bookstore in the National POW Museum
The 8th Air Force - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Located along the commemorative walkway. Public domain photograph of a memorial plaque, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Privation - public domain image
The "Privation" room explores punishments and isolation that prisoners of war often undergo.
Andersonville national historic site - Vietnam POWs
Located along the commemorative walkway. Public domain photograph of a memorial plaque, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fall in Andersonville National Cemetery
The New Jersey Monument in Andersonville National Cemetery during the fall.
Iowa Monument in the fog - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Black & White photo of the national cemetery on a foggy day
Andersonville national historic site - Section H
Section H is the largest of the Civil War prisoner sections, and is the final resting place of those prisoners that died between the end of August 1864 to the end of April 1865.
Andersonville national historic site - Oflag 64
Located in the museum courtyard Public domain photograph of a memorial plaque, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The National Prisoner of War Museum
The entrance to the National Prisoner of War Museum Public domain photograph of a house, residential property, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
American Ex-Prisoners of War - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Located in the museum courtyard Public domain photograph - prisoners of war, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Korean War POWs - National Parks Gallery
Located along the commemorative walkway. Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Illinois Monument - National Parks Gallery
The Illinois Monument in Andersonville National Cemetery Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The National Prisoner of War Museum
The entrance to the National POW Museum Public domain photograph - prisoners of war, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Capture! - public domain image
Multimedia exhibits that feature former POWs help visitors try to understand the experience of being captured by the enemy.
The National Prisoner of War Museum
The front of the National Prisoner of War Museum Public domain photograph - prisoners of war, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Those Who Wait - National Parks Gallery
"Those Who Wait" is a multimedia exhibit that explores how families and friends of prisoners of war cope with their loved ones' captivity.
What is a POW? - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The first room of the exhibit galleries helps visitors explore "Who is a POW?"
Snowy prison site - National Parks Gallery
Snow covers the shelters and stockade wall of the reconstructed northeast corner
Andersonville national historic site - Hiroshima POWs
Located in the museum courtyard. Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Battling Bastard of Batan - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Located in the museum courtyard Public domain photograph of a memorial plaque, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Andersonville national historic site - Research Library
The park maintains a small research library, primarily consisting of secondary publications about prisoners of war throughout American history.
The Price of Freedom Fully Paid
The commemorative courtyard, entitled "The Price of Freedom Fully Paid" serves as a memorial to all prisoners of war.
National parks: Morale - public domain image
The "Morale" room explores how prisoners of war try to maintain their morale through faith, camaraderie, and even entertainment. This room features the museum's largest object, the "Sack of Cement Cross" that ... More
Andersonville national historic site - Sculpture Detail
Detail from the sculpture in the commemorative courtyard Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Andersonville national historic site - Vermont Plaque
Located in the museum courtyard Public domain photograph of a memorial plaque, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
227th Bomb Group - National Parks Gallery
Located in the museum courtyard. Public domain photograph of a memorial plaque, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Journey - public domain image
The hallway between the "Capture" exhibit and the "Living Conditions" exhibit, explores the dangerous journey that prisoners make between capture and prison camp.
Entrance to the exhibit galleries
The first room of the National POW Museum explores the evolution of the policies that define prisoners of war.
Andersonville Historic map, Library of Congress
Covers Andersonville National Historic Site. Panel title. "GPO--1977." Includes text, notes, and index of monuments. Text, location map, and ill. on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web sit... More
Andersonville National Historic Site, Georgia, official map and guide
"*GPO: 1993--342-398/600174. Reprint 1993." Panel title. Alternate panel title: Andersonville. Oriented with north to the left. Includes text, descriptive notes, col. ill., and area map. Text, ill. (some col.),... More
Andersonville National Historic Site, Georgia, official map and guide
"*GPO: 1998--432-903/60234." Panel title. Includes descriptive index to points of interest, area map, text, and col. ill. Text, ill. (some col.), graphs, and historic view of Andersonville prison camp on verso.... More
Andersonville National Historic Site, Georgia, official map and guide
"*GPO: 1999--454-767/00017. Reprint 1999." Panel title. Includes descriptive index to points of interest, area map, text, and col. ill. Text, ill. (some col.), graphs, and historic view of Andersonville prison ... More
Andersonville National Historic Site, Georgia, official map and guide
"*GPO: 2000--460-976/00288. Reprint 2000." Panel title. Includes descriptive index to points of interest, area map, text, and col. ill. Text, ill. (some col.), graphs, and historic view of Andersonville prison ... More
Andersonville National Historic Site, Georgia, official map and guide
"*GPO: 2001--472-470/40052. Reprint 2001." Panel title. Includes descriptive index to points of interest, area map, text, and col. ill. Text, ill. (some col.), graphs, and historic view of Andersonville prison ... More
Andersonville national historic site - Stockade Branch
Small stream on East side of Andersonville Prison was the prison's mail water supply. The stream quickly became contaminated as the prison was forced to hold many more prisoner's than was anticipated. The priso... More
Overall View of Prison Site - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Public domain photograph of park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Prison Gates & Lock - National Parks Gallery
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Plaques Located Near Wall Behind Visitor's Center
Public domain photograph of a memorial plaque, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Plaques Located Near Wall Behind Visitor's Center
Public domain photograph of a memorial plaque, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Andersonville national historic site - Escape Tunnel
Andersonville Prison Escape Tunnel, Dug by Prisoners. Tree Has Grown Over Tunnel; Roots Have Embedded Into Tunnel
Visitor center at Andersonville National Histori Site
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Plaques Located In Front of Visitor's Cente
Plaques Located In Front of Visitor's Center, On the Ground in Parking Area
Springhouse Beside Stockade Branch
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Plaques Located In Front of Visitor's Cente
Plaques Located In Front of Visitor's Center, On the Ground in Parking Area
Cemetery at Andersonville - National Parks Gallery
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Andersonville National Cemetery - National Parks Gallery
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Plaques Located In Front of Visitor's Cente
Plaques Located In Front of Visitor's Center, On the Ground in Parking Area
Andersonville National Historic Site, Georgia
"*GPO: 2006--320-369/00548 Reprint 2006." Title from panel. Includes descriptive index to points of interest, area map, text, and col. ill. Text, graphs, and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through th... More
Andersonville national historic site - Looking north
Looking north toward the National Prisoner of War Museum from the northwest corner of the prison site.
Andersonville national historic site - Looking South
Looking south, from the northwest corner of the prison site. Several monuments are visible, lit by the luminaries.
Looking north across the prison site
Looking north toward the National Prisoner of War Museum from the area of the southwest corner of the prison site.
Andersonville national historic site - Luminary scene
A detail image of luminaries, taken at the southwest corner of the prison site, looking north.
Luminary set-up - National Parks Gallery
Volunteers place luminaries in the south field of the prison site.
Luminary bags on the north field
Luminary bags on the north field, with the reconstructed stockade wall in the distance
Andersonville national historic site - Placing luminaries
Volunteers place luminary bags in the north field area of the prison site. In the distance, luminary bags can be seen on the south field.
Connecticut Monument in the snow
Looking east over the Civil War prisoner graves in section J towards the Connecticut Monument.
Wisconsin Monument in the snow - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Snow falls on the Wisconsin Monument Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Andersonville national historic site - Snowy Museum
Snow falls in front of the National Prisoner of War Museum
Andersonville national historic site - EchoTaps Participant
Daisy Martinez Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Andersonville national historic site - EchoTaps Participant
Lauren Hurst Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Andersonville national historic site - EchoTaps Participant
Sharon Smallwood Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Andersonville national historic site - EchoTaps 2009
EchoTaps 2009 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Andersonville national historic site - EchoTaps Participant
Karen Willis Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: EchoTaps - public domain image
Participant sounds Taps Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Andersonville national historic site - EchoTaps 2009
EchoTaps 2009 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description