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Andersonville National Historic Site
Be A Junior Ranger
Explore and learn about the park and become a Junior Ranger! The Junior Ranger Activity booklet will guide your visit to the park and help you earn a Junior Ranger Badge.  Activities are available for children from ages 6 to 12 to complete with their families. Ask for the Activity booklet at the information desk of the National Prisoner of War Museum.  Children ages 6-8 must complete 6 of the activities in order to receive a Junior Ranger Badge.  If you are ages 9-12 you must complete 8 of the activities.
Headstone of Jacob Swarner in National Cemetery. His brother, Adam, was the first prisoner to die at Andersonville  

Did You Know?
Adam Swarner, a young Cavalryman from New York State was the first prisoner to die at Andersonville. Five months later, his brother Jacob was buried in grave number 4,005 of the National Cemetery.

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Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 11:37 EST