ABOUT US

The Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp is a non-profit (501c3) 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 latest project was 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.

Board of Directors

Fr. John DeSocio

Karen Thrall

Walter Sweeney

Michael P. Gray

William Cleary

Dr. Bob Lyon

Steve Hoffman

Randy Reid

Liz Gabel