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The Diary of Lyle Adair November 23, 1864 Blackshear,
The Diary of Lyle Adair November 23, 1864 Blackshear, GA. Rations came today the first we have had since we left Millen. But we only drew crackers. N...

This Saturday, September 6, is our next “First Saturday”
This Saturday, September 6, is our next “First Saturday” program, marking the 150th Anniversary of Andersonville Prison. Following the dramatic o...

On August 16, 1864, more than 32,000 American soldiers were
On August 16, 1864, more than 32,000 American soldiers were crowded into the 26 acre stockade at Andersonville. What is missing from most of A.J. Rid...

They called it the island, surrounded by murky, fetid water. It
They called it the island, surrounded by murky, fetid water. It was a patch of dry land amid tumult. But in Andersonville, an island wasnt just a plac...

The Diary of Samuel Melvin: Tuesday,July 19, 1864.—Felt quite
The Diary of Samuel Melvin: Tuesday,July 19, 1864.—Felt quite blue. My stomach is no better, but I got a biscuit for breakfast, and some flour gruel...

Join park staff and volunteers for special programs on the First
Join park staff and volunteers for special programs on the First Saturday of August (Saturday, August 2, 2014), to learn more about the worst month at...