Memorial Day Weekend at Andersonville National Historic Site – Andersonville

Andersonville, GA – Andersonville National Historic Site is proud to commemorate Memorial Day
with a series of events that are free and open to the public from Saturday, May 24, to Tuesday, May 27,
2025. Please note that there are a few updates to this year’s schedule, so we encourage you to read on
for details.

The Memorial Day observance will begin on Saturday, May 24, with a solemn ceremony at
Andersonville National Cemetery. The U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence band will perform
starting at 9:30 a.m., followed by the formal program at 10:00 a.m. After the ceremony, hundreds of
scouts and dedicated volunteers will place small American flags on over 20,000 veterans’ graves. This
poignant display, enriched by the Avenue of Flags organized with the assistance of Rolling Thunder
Chapter 3, creates a striking and patriotic atmosphere for all attendees. Park staff will be available
beginning at 8:00 a.m. to register individual and group volunteers.

“Memorial Day is an important time to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate
sacrifice for our country,” said Superintendent Gia Wagner. “It is our profound privilege to pay tribute
to them, especially those resting here at Andersonville National Cemetery.”
Additionally, park staff are looking for volunteers to assist with cleanup efforts on Tuesday, May 27,
which will include the careful removal of the flags placed for the event. For more information about
the event or to find out how to volunteer, please contact Caitlyn Price, Volunteer Coordinator, at
ande_information@nps.gov

We look forward to honoring the legacy of our fallen heroes with you this Memorial Day.
Andersonville National Historic Site is located 10 miles south of Oglethorpe, GA, and 10 miles
northeast of Americus, GA, on Highway 49. The national park features the National Prisoner of War
Museum, Andersonville National Cemetery, and the site of the historic Civil War prison, Camp
Sumter. Andersonville National Historic Site is the only national park within the National Park System
to serve as a memorial to all American prisoners of war.

Park grounds are open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with the museum open from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30
p.m. Admission is free. For more information on the park, call 229-924-0343, visit the park’s website
at www.nps.gov/ande or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AndersonvilleNPS or Instagram
at @AndersonvilleNPS.