Item details

Date

November 2, 2024 10:00AM

Location

Ford's Theatre

Name

Civil War Washington Forts: An Interpretive Hike of Civil War Defenses of Washington 

Description

When the Civil War broke out, Washington, D.C. was surrounded by slave-holding states and confederate sympathizers. In the summer of 1861, 68 forts were hastily built to defend this city. These forts remain part of our city today. The 2-mile outdoor hike will take educators from Fort DeRussy to Fort Stevens and Battleground National Cemetery.

Where: Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd NW, 
Washington, D.C. 20015. Near the intersection of Military Road and Glover Road. 

Parking and Transportation: Free parking is available at the Nature Center. A shuttle bus will be available at Fort Stevens to return you to the Nature Center. 

What to Bring: Please wear good walking/hiking shoes and dress for the weather. 

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