Mark your calendars and make plans to visit or participate in the 2017 Camp Nelson Civil War Days Living History Event, September 9-10, 2017. Contact Peggy McClintock-Pauli at (859) 881-5716 for more information..
Dig into the past on the grounds of a Civil War era supply depot and recruitment center as Camp Nelson Heritage Park hosts a public archaeological dig on Saturday, June 10, July 8 and August 12, at 6614 Danville Road, Nicholasville. Two sessions each day will be led by Dr. Stephen McBride, Director of Interpretation: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Adults and children are invited to participate. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $5 per person. Reservations are required. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water. Camp Nelson staff will provide pop-up tents and equipment to dig. All artifacts found become part of the ongoing interpretive history of Camp Nelson. Call Peggy McClintock at (859) 881-5716 to reserve your spot.
Learn more about the National Historic Landmark designation and plaque unveiling at Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park. State Representative Andy Barr and National Park Service representative Bill Justice were on hand. Read the article.
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.
 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.
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 opportunity to view the beautiful central Kentucky landscape 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. |
