The Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park Visitor Center
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years. the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops and a refugee camp for their families. It served as a shelter for civilians fleeing war and for enslaved people hoping to secure their freedom and aid in the destruction of slavery.
Camp Nelson National Monument and Mammoth Cave National Park to commemorate Juneteenth. The event will celebrate the history and contributions of African Americans to both national park sites.