BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Camp Nelson National Monument Events X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming events at Camp Nelson National Monument REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:adamgibbons/ics METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11BAC97C-BB92-6152-638605840BDEAB18@nps-ical SUMMARY:Wreath Laying at US Colored Troops Monument at Green Hill Cemetery DTSTAMP:20260511T003837Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000 DESCRIPTION:The National Park Service (NPS) at Camp Nelson National Monumen t in partnership with the 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery\, descendants\, and community members invite you to a special dedication at Green Hill Cem etery in Frankfort\, Kentucky starting at 12:00 pm on Saturday\, May 30\, 2026.\n\nThe cemetery was established in 1865 and honors Frankfort’s rich African American history and heritage\, including US Colored Troops [USCT] who served during the Civil War. The burials include soldiers who served in USCT regiments organized a Camp Nelson.\n\nNPS staff and special guests will be dedication a wreath at the USCT Monument. Wreath Laying at US Col ored Troops Monument at Green Hill CemeteryThe program is free and open to the public.\n\nGreen Hill Cemetery\n\nEast Main Street (U.S. 60) and Vers ailles Road (U.S. 421)\nFrankfort\, KY\, 40601\n\nEvent details: https://w ww.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=11BAC97C-BB92-6152-638605840 BDEAB18\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/cane/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=11BAC97C-BB92-61 52-638605840BDEAB18 LOCATION:Green Hill Cemetery\nEast Main Street (U.S. 60) and Versailles Roa d (U.S. 421)\nFrankfort\, KY\, 40601 CATEGORIES:Living History,Partner Program,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:B9FFC90D-C5C8-778E-8E92B509CD7A7C64@nps-ical SUMMARY:History at Sunset (Campfire): Camp Nelson’s Military Machine of War DTSTAMP:20260511T003837Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T203000 DESCRIPTION:Join the NPS for the 5th Annual History at Sunset series at Cam p Nelson National Monument! The 2026 Lineup features special programs whic h mark the 160th Anniversary of Camp Nelson in 1866. The series features 3 programs starting at 7:00 pm. All programs are free and open to the publi c.\n\n \n\nThousands of civilians\, both free and enslaved\, were tasked w ith constructing\, operating\, and maintaining Camp Nelson\, a massive sup ply center and recruiting depot for the US Army during the Civil War. By w ar’s end\, the base extended to over 3\,000 acres and featured 300 buildin gs to supply miliary campaigns and 16 regiments organized here.\n\n \n\nWh o were these people? What were their roles and duties? Find out on Friday\ , June 12\, 2026!\n\n \n\nThe campfire program will take place in the fiel d adjacent to the Visitor Center and Museum. Visitors should bring camping chairs.\n\n \n\n#NationalParkService #Kentucky #FindYourPark\n\nEvent det ails: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B9FFC90D-C5C8 -778E-8E92B509CD7A7C64\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/cane/planyourvis it/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B9FFC90D-C5C8-77 8E-8E92B509CD7A7C64 LOCATION:Camp Nelson National Monument\n6614 Danville Loop 2 Road\nNicholas ville\, Kentucky 40356 CATEGORIES:Campfire/Evening Program,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ACBA51EA-F316-F6F9-D81B9B9648719197@nps-ical SUMMARY:2nd Annual Freedom Day Festival DTSTAMP:20260511T003837Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000 DESCRIPTION:The National Park Service (NPS) at Camp Nelson National Monumen t\, in partnership with the Camp Nelson Foundation\, Huntertown Community Interpretive Park\, National Coalition of Black Veteran Organizations\, Ke ntucky Center for African American Heritage\, Jessamine County Public Libr ary\, Visit Jessamine\, Huntertown Community Interpretve Park\, and the Ke ntucky Historical Society invites you to the 2nd Annual Freedom Day Festiv al from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026.\n\nThe special e vent commemorates Freedom 250 by marking the Independence Day celebration organized by African American soldiers and refugees at Camp Nelson on July 4\, 1865\, and the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Co rridor—the 170-mile route from Camp Nelson National Monument in Jessamine County to Mays Lick—and concludes at the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers Na tional Monument in Wilberforce\, Ohio.\n\nThe festival features live music featuring The Marshall Law Band\, food\, arts and crafts\, children’s act ivities\, guided talks and walks\, and cultural demonstrations. It's free and open to the public!\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisi t/event-details.htm?id=ACBA51EA-F316-F6F9-D81B9B9648719197\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/cane/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=ACBA51EA-F316-F6 F9-D81B9B9648719197 LOCATION:Camp Nelson National Monument\n6614 Danville Loop 2 Road\nNicholas ville\, KY 40356 CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Guided Tour,Livi ng History,Partner Program,Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1AECCFBE-C5FB-920D-0FB5731748FAFC59@nps-ical SUMMARY:From Citizen Soldiers to Veterans: Civil War Tour at Camp Nelson Na tional Cemetery DTSTAMP:20260511T003837Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T123000 DESCRIPTION:The National Park Service\, in partnership with the Department of Veteran Affairs\, is organizing a guided tour of Camp Nelson National C emetery. This program details the stories of the US Army veterans interred in the years after the Civil War\, including soldiers who served in regim ents organized and trained at Camp Nelson.\n\nThe program is free and open to the public.\n\nMeet NPS staff outside the cemetery caretaker lodge and visitor center.\n\nCamp Nelson National Cemetery \n6980 Danville Road\nNi cholasville\, KY 4035\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/ event-details.htm?id=1AECCFBE-C5FB-920D-0FB5731748FAFC59\n\nAll events: ht tps://www.nps.gov/cane/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1AECCFBE-C5FB-92 0D-0FB5731748FAFC59 LOCATION:Camp Nelson National Cemetery \n6980 Danville Road\nNicholasville\ , KY 4035 CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Partner Program,Talk,Walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:E3625526-94C4-B806-83FE64DA7E66334B@nps-ical SUMMARY:History at Sunset (Campfire): US Colored Troops in Texas and Mexico after the Civil War DTSTAMP:20260511T003837Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T203000 DESCRIPTION:The 160th Anniversary of Camp Nelson commences with a special c ampfire program featuring Dr. W. Stephen McBride and Park Ranger Steve T. Phan\, who will be sharing the service and stores of US Colored Troops\, i ncluding Kentucky soldiers\, who served along the Texas-Mexico border afte r the Civil War.\n\nThe campfire program is free and open to the public an d will take place in the field adjacent to the Visitor Center and Museum. Visitors should bring camping chairs.\n\nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026:\nThe 1 60th Anniversary of Camp Nelson concludes on Saturday with the Civil War f or Civil Rights Symposium: “Life\, Liberty\, and The Pursuit” which marks the nation's 250th Anniversary and the conclusion of the 160th Anniversary of Camp Nelson (2023-26). This special commemoration details the closing of Camp Nelson in 1865-66\, the post-war experience of people who sought f reedom and refuge here during the Civil War pursuing the ideals outlined d uring our nation’s founding in 1776\, and the living legacy of Camp Nelson in Kentucky and around the country today.\n\nThe anniversary features spe cial presentations by scholars\, NPS staff\, and community partners.\n\nTh e event begins at 10:00 am. The full lineup will be released soon.\n\nEven t details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E3625526 -94C4-B806-83FE64DA7E66334B\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/cane/planyo urvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E3625526-94C4-B8 06-83FE64DA7E66334B LOCATION:Camp Nelson National Monument\n6614 Danville Loop 2 Road\nNicholas ville\, KY 40356 CATEGORIES:Campfire/Evening Program,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4D253B5A-EF24-1591-A39ECCA1A841FF20@nps-ical SUMMARY:160th Anniversary of Camp Nelson (Civil War for Civil Rights Sympos ium) DTSTAMP:20260511T003837Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T160000 DESCRIPTION:Join the National Park Service (NPS) for the Civil War for Civi l Rights Symposium: “Life\, Liberty\, and The Pursuit” which marks the nat ion's 250th Anniversary and the conclusion of the 160th Anniversary of Cam p Nelson (2023-26). This special commemoration details the closing of Camp Nelson in 1865-66\, the post-war experience of people who sought freedom and refuge here during the Civil War pursuing the ideals outlined during o ur nation’s founding in 1776\, and the living legacy of Camp Nelson in Ken tucky and around the country today.\n\nThe anniversary features special pr esentations by scholars\, NPS staff\, and community partners. The full lin eup will be released soon.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourv isit/event-details.htm?id=4D253B5A-EF24-1591-A39ECCA1A841FF20\n\nAll event s: https://www.nps.gov/cane/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=4D253B5A-EF24-15 91-A39ECCA1A841FF20 LOCATION:Camp Nelson National Monument\n16614 Danville Loop 2 Road\nNichola sville\, KY 40356 CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:206DFC24-DD3D-6BDA-784B8D84E4AF3F93@nps-ical SUMMARY:History at Sunset: Marching Home: US Colored Troops Veterans in Ken tucky after the Civil War DTSTAMP:20260511T003837Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T203000 DESCRIPTION:The National Park Service (NPS)\, in partnership with Huntertow n Community Interpretive Park\, will explore the experience of African Ame rican soldiers and their families in Kentucky after the Civil War\, includ ing the US Colored Troops veterans who served in Camp Nelson regiments and later established communities in Bluegrass. 494 African American men and other freedom seekers journeyed from Woodford County to Camp Nelson to enl ist with the US Colored Troops in 1864-65.\n\nLocation:\nHuntertown Commun ity Interpretive Park\n1546 Huntertown Road\nVersailles\, KY 40383\n\nEven t details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=206DFC24 -DD3D-6BDA-784B8D84E4AF3F93\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/cane/planyo urvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=206DFC24-DD3D-6B DA-784B8D84E4AF3F93 LOCATION:Huntertown Community Interpretive Park\n1546 Huntertown Road\nVers ailles\, KY 40383 CATEGORIES:Campfire/Evening Program,Partner Program,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:EDA4E4E5-E635-DD1B-D2092A31C57B4886@nps-ical SUMMARY:Family Archeology Day DTSTAMP:20260511T003837Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T123000 DESCRIPTION:The National Park Service (NPS) celebrates Kentucky Archeology Month at Camp Nelson National Monument! Every October the Archaeological I nstitute of America and collaborating organizations across the United Stat es\, Canada\, and abroad present special programs and activities for peopl e of all ages! \nThe Camp Nelson Civil War District was listed in the Nati onal Registry of Historic Places. The district is nationally significant u nder the Criteria A and D for Military\, Archeology\, and Ethnic Heritage! \n\nThe event features fun activities and prizes for children of all ages\ , including an archeology “dig in a box\,” analyzing artifacts\, a museum scavenger hunt\, and a special Junior Archeologist activity booklet!\n\nTh e program is free and open to the public.\n\nEvent details: https://www.np s.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=EDA4E4E5-E635-DD1B-D2092A31C57B48 86\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/cane/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=EDA4E4E5-E635-DD 1B-D2092A31C57B4886 LOCATION:Camp Nelson National Monument\n6614 Danville Loop 2 Road\nNicholas ville\, KY 40356 CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Talk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR