Civil War Tours at Fort Ward in honor of Veteran’s Day

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Image courtesy of Fort Ward Park

Fort Ward Museum will offer soldier-led tours of historic Fort Ward in recognition of Veteran’s Day on Saturday, November 13.    Two 90-minute tours presented by a Union army soldier interpreter will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.   Tours are free.  The program is weather-dependent. 

Participants will learn about Civil War veterans’ organizations, the history of Fort Ward, army life in the Civil War Defenses of Washington, and the design and construction of Civil War forts.   Highlights include the reconstructed Officers’ Hut and ceremonial entrance gate, and the fort’s fully restored Northwest bastion.

Fort Ward was the fifth largest of the extensive system of Union forts known as the Defenses of Washington.   The Museum offers exhibits and programs throughout the year.   Fort Ward is located at 4301 West Braddock Road in the west end of the City of Alexandria.  For more information, please call Fort Ward Museum at 703-746-4848, or visit alexandriava.gov/FortWard.