"We have made a selection for a new prison..." Captain D.W. Vowles and W.S. Winder 1864

Name: "We have made a selection for a new prison..." Captain D.W. Vowles and W.S. Winder 1864
Start: 2025-09-06T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-06T11:00:00-04:00
Location: 1053 Magnolia Springs Dr, Millen, GA, United States, Georgia 30442

Sat Sep 06 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am UTC-04:00

1053 Magnolia Springs Dr, Millen, GA, United States, Georgia 30442 | Millen

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"We have made a selection for a new prison..." Captain D.W. Vowles and W.S. Winder 1864

“We have made a selection for a new prison, five miles from this place, (Millen) on the Augusta Railroad.” Captain D.W. Vowles and W.S. Winder 1864
Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to Camp Lawton’s 160 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this 1864 Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners.
$5 (Ages 3 and under free) Admission to the History Center is included. Registration is required in advance.
Please stop by the Visitor Center or call (478)982-1660 to register.
A park pass is required for all events.
All programs and events are subject to change or cancellation.