Fort Ward Museum And Historic Site, Alexandria, VA, Muse...

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Fort Ward is the best preserved of the system of Union forts and batteries built to protect Washington, DC during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Fort Ward Museum interprets the site's history and offers exhibits on Civil War topics, education and interpretive programs, tours, lecture and video series, bus tours, and living history activities throughout the year. The Museum and Historic Site also virginia.org
The earthwork structure was built to defend Washington during the Civil War and is the only remaining fort with a permanent museum and interpretative program. washingtonpost.com
Fort Ward is the best preserved of the system of forts and batteries built to protect Washington, D.C. during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Visitors can view the remains of the earthen fort, the restored Northwest Bastion, the reconstructed Officer's Hut, and museum exhibitions. alexandria.va
The museum interprets the site's history and offers exhibitions, Civil War topics, education and interpretive programs. Tours, lectures, and living history activities are available. museumsusa.org
At the Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site in Old Town Alexandria, costumed interpreters bring history to life with interactive programs that tell the story of the Civil War at the actual site of a Union fort built to protect Washington, D.C. from 1861 to 1865. The museum offers exhibits, education and interpretive programs, tours, lecture and video series, bus tours, and living history activities grandparents.com
One of a system of forts constructed to protect Washington, D. C. during the Civil War. It contains the remains of the earthen fort, restored bastion, reconstructed officers hut, and a museum stepintohistory.com
Located at Fort Ward this playground features multiple play structures, swings, and even a cannon. waymarking.com
Civil War Fort constructed in 1862 as part of the defense system for Washington, D.C. Site donated by the developers of Belle Haven Gene and Helen Olmi, Sr. Gene and Natalie Olmi, Jr. Fairfax County Park Authority hmdb.org
Fort Willard was built around the time of the Civil War as one the 63 structures that came to be known as the Defenses of Washington... patch.com

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deals and packages url: http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Museums/FortWardMuseumHistoricSite?view=packages
location: Alexandria
maps and directions url: http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Museums/FortWardMuseumHistoricSite?view=maps
source web site: http://www.museumca.org/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/museumca/usa_search.cgi
access: Public access
county: Alexandria Independent city
item: 82004538 NRIS (National Register Information System)
keywords: Union Army,Corp of Engineers;1861;1865
language: eng: English
note: 4301 W. Braddock Rd.
published: 08/26/1982
publisher: National Park Service
subject: EVENT, ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING, INFORMATION POTENTIAL, ENGINEERING, HISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINAL, MILITARY, SITE, 1850-1874
admissions: no charge
e-mail: fort.ward@alexandriava.gov
fax: 703-671-7350
mailing address: Alexandria, VA 22304
staff: Ms. Wanda Dowell, Director
museum type: Military, History
zipcode: 22304
activities: Museums & Exhibits
age: Tdlr./Pre-Schl. (1-5), Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)
info: Free
amenities: Restrooms, Fitness equipment, Trees, Walking or bike path, Shade, Universal Access, Inline Skating, Benches
categories: War
languages: English
admission: Criteria Child Student Adult Senior Groups As of MAR 2008 Free Free Special Fees: Additional Group Info: Guided tours available by advance reservation (fee is charged) Special Tours & Pricing: Reservation Contact: 703 838-4848
buildings: Museum, bastion, officer's hut
closest airport: Washington Reagan National DCA
closest city: Washington, DC (8 mi)
closest interstate: I-395 exit 4
fax: 703 671-7350
what kind of visit you can have: Self-guided tours are always available, guided tours are available with advance reservation. Start in the museum, with exhibits on the defensive forts surrounding Washington and a model of Fort Ward when it was active, then tour the fort itself, with the reconstructed Officers' Hut, bombproof,...
open months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
period: Civil War
season: Call for holiday closings
type of site: Fort
other nearby markers: At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Entrance Gate to Fort Ward (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Ward (within shouting distance of this marker); Southwest Bastion (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); a different...
variables: Park Entrance: N 38 49.722 W 077 06.108 Hours of Operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Seasonal?: no Restrooms Available: yes Recommended for travelers?: no Business?: no Playground Owned/Managed By: Fort Ward Park, City of Alexandria Entrance Fee: Not Listed
event type: Museum
metro: King Street (Blue and Yellow lines)
neighbourhood: Alexandria (Other)
num of readers ratings: 0
category: Parks & Gardens
accredited status: Accredited

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