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To the Friends of Elmira Civil War Prison Camp
Betty Gilbert Davis
"I have 3 of my Cooper ancestors here who was sent from Ft Fisher when it fell to the Union Army. Those folks in Elmira have done an amazing job rebuilding the fort . If you ever get a chance to visit it’s worthwhile to make the trip . They have a lot of respect for our CSA ancestors."
ABOUT US
Mission Statement
The Friends of Elmira Civil War Prison Camp is a non-profit 501-c-3, based in Elmira, New York.
Mission
It is the mission of the Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp to protect and preserve the history of the Civil War in Elmira, Chemung County and surrounding areas and to educate the public about that history.
Project Vision
The Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp will be the primary resource for history, education and preservation of the Civil War experience for Elmira, Chemung County and the surrounding areas. This will include working cooperatively with other local groups, as well as building relationships with relevant organizations nationally.
The current project is the reconstruction of an original camp building which will be located on the grounds of the original Barracks #3, that served as both a Union training and later prisoner of war camp. The purpose of the building’s role is unknown at this time. Based on its structure, it was most probably a general purpose or utility building.
MEMBERSHIP
Benefits
As a member of the Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp, your membership supports our educational and preservation projects.
The organizational staff is all volunteer and 100% of all membership fees go toward facilities maintenance, preservation, education and outreach programs.
In addition, you will have access to:
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Members only events
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Volunteer opportunities
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Tax deductible contributions
Contact Us
THE FRIENDS OF ELMIRA CIVIL WAR PRISON CAMP
P.O.BOX 681
ELMIRA, N.Y. 14902
Download Member Brochure
DRY GOODS STORE
Elmira Civil War Prison Camp offers merchandise and goods at our online store.
FIND US
THE FRIENDS OF ELMIRA CIVIL WAR PRISON CAMP
645 WINSOR AVE
ELMIRA, N.Y. 14902
OPENING HOURS:
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Saturdays: 10:30am - 2:30pm
or by Appointment
Contact us for personal tour
through Facebook
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