It’s snowing outside today – rare for Georgia. Nevertheless, as I’m inside enjoying the roaring fire and sipping hot tea, I’m thankful for a shelter from the elements today. Imagine living outside in rain, sun, snow, and sleet – and not just for a few minutes, but days and months? That’s exactly what Union prisoners at Andersonville experienced during the Civil War. 

A few months ago, Thing 1 and I went to Andersonville National Historic Site about 120 miles south of Atlanta. Run by the National Park Service, the entire site is free of charge and consists of three sections – the military prison, the cemetery, and the POW museum.