Camp Nelson National Monmument - Vol. VII, Episode 21

Will traveled to the Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He learns from Steve Phan, Chief of Interpretation, about the rich American history that took place on those grounds. During the war, Camp Nelson would be a supply depot, hospital, recruitment center, a place of refuge for recently emancipated people, and the largest United States Colored Troops training center. Hear all about Camp Nelson’s story from 1863 to present and then plan a visit to one of the newest National Park units.


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