Camp Nelson National Monument stands as a powerful testament to the self-liberation of thousands of Black Kentuckians who sought freedom during the Civil War. Once a supply depot and military training ground, Camp became a rallying point for Black Kentuckians to take up arms in the Union cause to gain the rights promised in the Declaration of Independence to all Americans. Camp Nelson also became an imperfect sanctuary where formerly enslaved men, women, and children took their first steps toward a new life of freedom and dignity in pursuit of a brighter tomorrow for themselves and their disrupted families. The Camp Nelson story is one of courage, resilience and hope, reminding visitors that the struggle for freedom exists in many important and meaningful ways in American history.

Location: 6614 Danville Pike
Hours & Admission: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 859-881-5716
Web site: http://www.campnelson.org/