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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 24 MIN

The Untold Story of Andersonville National Historic Site

from Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks

Join us on a moving journey through Andersonville National Historic Site, one of the most powerful and important historical sites in the United States. In this episode, we explore:🔹 The harrowing history of Camp Sumter, a Confederate Civil War prison 🔹 The tragic story of tens of thousands of Union prisoners and nearly 13,000 who died here 🔹 What life was like inside the stockade — disease, starvation, and survival 🔹 The creation of Andersonville National Cemetery and its continuing role 🔹 How the National Prisoner of War Museum honors all American POWs 🔹 Why this site remains a crucial part of America’s collective memoryWhether you’re a history lover, Civil War enthusiast, or curious traveler, this episode sheds light on courage, sacrifice, and remembrance. Let’s dive into a story that shaped the nation.#Andersonville #CivilWarHistory #POWMemorial #NationalHistoricSite #HistoryPodcast #NationalParks #PrisonerOfWar #AmericanHistory #GeorgiaHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on a moving journey through Andersonville National Historic Site, one of the most powerful and important historical sites in the United States. In this episode, we explore:🔹 The harrowing history of Camp Sumter, a Confederate Civil War prison 🔹 The tragic story of tens of thousands of Union prisoners and nearly 13,000 who died here 🔹 What life was like inside the stockade — disease, starvation, and survival 🔹 The creation of Andersonville National Cemetery and its continuing role 🔹 How the National Prisoner of War Museum honors all American POWs 🔹 Why this site remains a crucial part of America’s collective memoryWhether you’re a history lover, Civil War enthusiast, or curious traveler, this episode sheds light on courage, sacrifice, and remembrance. Let’s dive into a story that shaped the nation.#Andersonville #CivilWarHistory #POWMemorial #NationalHistoricSite #HistoryPodcast #NationalParks #PrisonerOfWar #AmericanHistory #GeorgiaHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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