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Frequently Asked Questions

Asked upon entering the National Prisoner of War Museum, "when was this building constructed?  I don't remember it when I visited the park the last time."

The National Prisoner of War Museum was constructed beginning in 1996 and was opened to the public on April 9, 1998.  The Museum tells the story of Americans held as prisoners of war from the Revolutionary war to the present, through exhibits containing artifacts, oral history interviews and graphics.

 
Headstone of Jacob Swarner in National Cemetery. His brother, Adam, was the first prisoner to die at Andersonville  

Did You Know?
Adam Swarner, a young Cavalryman from New York State was the first prisoner to die at Andersonville. Five months later, his brother Jacob was buried in grave number 4,005 of the National Cemetery.

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Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 11:35 EST