Read the latest news from Camp Nelson. Open Newsletter.
Welcome to a new school year! It is an exciting time at Camp Nelson Heritage Park. In addition to developing a new museum and visitor facility, we are again offering curriculum-based education programs for area school children. We invite the participation of your entire district. . . please spread the word! 2008 Education Days is May 14 - 16. Of course the Park is open to the public year round. Tours of the antebellum White House are available Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info.
 THE CAMP NELSON HOMEPAGE has a new look and improved functionality. Some of the new features include: a new events calendar, a site search, and an email news sign-up. The new Camp Nelson Blog is the on-line place to share photos and stories about Camp Nelson. The Reactivated 12th United States Colored Heavy Artillery has a new website as well. Check it out at www.12thUSCHA.com
Camp Nelson provided the Union Army with over 10,000 African-American soldiers, making it the third largest recruiting and training depot for African Americans in the nation. Many of the black soldiers brought their families with them to Camp Nelson and eventually the army established a refugee camp for these individuals. Thousands of African-Americans came to Camp Nelson and it was here that they gained their freedom. Read more.
Explore your Civil War heritage with our Civil War Ancestor Toolbox.  Most of the questions that we receive at Camp Nelson are from those doing geneology projects, both for scholarly research and for personal satisfaction.
View some of the unique artifacts related to Civil War Soldier Life, now on display at the Camp Nelson Heritage Park Interpretive Center. Here are some inside photos of the Interpretive Center.
Did you know that there are over five miles of trails to explore at Camp Nelson? The trails are an oportunity to view the beautiful central Kentucky lanndscape while learning about the significant role Camp Nelson played in the the Civil War. The trails are open nearly every day from dawn to dusk. Trail and visitor info. |
