Andersonville National Historic Site Hosts Memorial Day Weekend Events

Events include live ceremony, service activities & more

ANDERSONVILLE, Ga. – From Saturday, May 24th through Tuesday, May 27th, the Andersonville National Historic Site will commemorate memorial day with a series of free, public events.

The observance begins Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. with a ceremony at the Andersonville National Cemetery, featuring a performance by the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence Band, followed by the formal program.

Immediately after, hundreds of scouts and volunteers will place American flags on more than 20,000 veterans’ graves. Volunteer registration opens at 8 a.m. that morning.

Park staff are also asking for help on Tuesday, May 27th, as volunteers assist in flag removal and cemetery cleanup.

For details on how to volunteer or learn about other events, email the Park’s Volunteer Coordinator, Caitlyn Price, at ande_information@nps.gov

Full press release:

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.

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