June 5 & 6.
Performance of new docudrama written by Georgie Riddell and Donna Phillips. The play is subtitled “The African American Refugees Struggle for freedom at Camp Nelson During the Civil War.” For more information contact Mary Kozak at (859) 492-3115. Ticket info at BluegrassArts.org.
Sept. 17 - 19. . In 2010, Camp Nelson will be hosting a world class exhibition of military horsemanship and Civil War history. Military and civilian living historians will compete in a wide variety of competitions including: Cavalry Tactics individual and unit; Artillery drill and marksmanship; and Infantry drill, both individual and unit. In addition to the competitions, living historians will be telling the stirring story of Camp Nelson and its impact on not only the Civil War but African-American History. (859) 881-5716.
Summer 2009 Issue
The Camp Nelson Preservation and Restoration Foundation is sponsoring the formation of a youth Venture Post that will be based at the Civil War park. Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for men and women 14 - 20 years of age that provides positive experiences to help young people mature and be prepared to become responsible and caring adults. Those interested in becoming a Venture scout or volunteering as a leader can call Harold Oney at (859) 887-1354. See more at Blue Grass Council of Boy Scouts of America.
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.
Read the latest news from Camp Nelson. Open Newsletter.
 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 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. |
