Andersonville National Historic Site
Protected park · GA, USA
Andersonville National Historic Site in GA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Quick answers
- Is there a nursing room or baby care at Andersonville National Historic Site?
- Mapped for this park: 1 changing table. Details
- When is Andersonville National Historic Site open?
- Usually Mon–Sun 8:00–17:00. Details
- When is the best time to visit Andersonville National Historic Site?
- By typical weather, the best months for a day outdoors here are March, October, and November. Details
When is Andersonville National Historic Site open?
- Mon–Sun 8:00–17:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
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.
This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities, Pet-friendly (leashed), Store / concessions, Visitor center.
Nursing and baby care
Mapped for this park: 1 changing table.
- National Prisoner of War Museum
When is the best time to visit Andersonville National Historic Site?
By typical weather, the best months for a day outdoors here are March, October, and November.
The weather works against it in June, July, and August.
The warmest month is July, with average highs near 91°F (33°C); the coolest is January, near 56°F (13°C).
December is the wettest month, with about 5.4 in (137 mm) of precipitation in a typical December.
Official facts
On the Forest Service's 2023 map, Andersonville National Historic Site's mapped point sits in the high wildfire hazard class; the map describes the land rather than any day's fire danger.
Public access: Restricted access.
Protected area: 504 acres (204 ha).
Designation: National Historic Site. Listed as "Andersonville National Historic Site" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: no known protection mandate (GAP 4).
Established: 1970.
Managed by: NPS.
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
What's on at Andersonville National Historic Site
The park's own calendar lists five dated events from November 7 to December 19, 2026, four different events in all.
November 2026 is the busiest month, with three events.
Every one-day event falls on a weekend.
Evening Cemetery Tour is held on two dates.
By kind, the calendar holds five regular events.
Start times are spread through the day, from 10 am to 6 pm.
Events
- World Wars Weekend
- Evening Cemetery Tour
- Hark Tack and Johnny Cakes
- Wreaths Across America
Before you go
- Mobility
- Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.
- Disability access
- This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.
- First aid
- In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.
- Limits
- Leashed pets are welcome in most of the park, but are not allowed inside the Visitor Center (except for service animals)
- Getting there
- Andersonville National Historic Site is located in southwest Georgia. The park is approximately 12 miles north of Americus and 11 miles south of Montezuma on GA-49.
- Weather & when to go
- Summer temperatures reach highs in the 80s-90s and high humidity. Winter temperatures tend to be in the 40s and below. Snow can occur but is rare. Average annual precipitation is 46.24 inches and is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The National Prisoner of War Museum is maintained at a cool temperature to help preserve artifacts; dressing in layers is recommended.
- Visitor center
- Andersonville Park Store
- Visitor center
- Andersonville Park Store
- Visitor center
- National Prisoner of War Museum
- Visitor center
- National Prisoner of War Museum
- Visitor center
- National Prisoner of War Museum
- Visitor center
- National Prisoner of War Museum
- Visitor center
- National Prisoner of War Museum — The National Prisoner of War Museum is open daily from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. The park grounds are open daily from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. On Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, the prison site and museum are closed but the national cemetery is open. — Andersonville National Historic Site is located in southwest Georgia. The park is approximately 12 miles north of Americus and 11 miles south of Montezuma on GA-49. No public transportation systems serve the park. Follow the main entrance road straight up to the museum.
Facilities on the park map
1 bench, 1 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 1 first aid station, 1 mobility rental, 1 picnic area, 4 restrooms, 7 visitor information, 1 water fountain.
History
- Heritage status
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Opened
- 1970
- Operated by
- National Park Service
- Heritage designation
- National Register of Historic Places listed place (from 1970)
- Park opened
- Designated National Register of Historic Places listed place — 1970-10-16