Civil War Defenses of Washington National Park
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Friday May 8 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT Weekly
Fort DeRussy Civil War Hike: Defending the Capital
Join a ranger for a guided hike to Fort DeRussy, a Civil War site in Washington, DC. As you walk through the wooded landscape of Rock Creek Park, you’ll uncover how this fort helped protect the nation’s capital during a time of conflict. Along the way, learn about the s......More
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Saturday May 9 10:00am - 11:00am EDT Weekly
Stories in Stone: Monuments at Battleground National Cemetery
Join a park ranger for a guided walk through Battleground National Cemetery to explore Civil War monuments, their symbols, and the stories they were built to preserve. Discover how art, memory, and history come together in this quiet landscape where Washington, DC’s pas......More
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Saturday May 9 10:30am - 1:00pm EDT Monthly
Monthly Shepherd Parkway Community Clean-Up
Come cleanup Shepherd Parkway with Ward 8 Woods!Meet at 555 Newcomb St SE at 10:30 AM to receive instructions and supplies (gloves, bags, and trash grabbers will be provided.) Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes, long pants, and bring water. Sign-up here: https://www.vo......More
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Saturday May 9 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Learning to Move as One: Civil War Drills and Camp Life
Step into the daily life of a Civil War soldier and learn why drill and teamwork were essential to survival. Visitors will practice simple, historically inspired drill movements and hear stories about training, boredom, camaraderie, and daily life in camp. Explore a rep......More
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Sunday May 10 10:00am - 11:00am EDT Weekly
Stories in Stone: Monuments at Battleground National Cemetery
Join a park ranger for a guided walk through Battleground National Cemetery to explore Civil War monuments, their symbols, and the stories they were built to preserve. Discover how art, memory, and history come together in this quiet landscape where Washington, DC’s pas......More
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Sunday May 10 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT Monthly
Fort Mahan Park Monthly Litter Cleanup
Join the National Park Service to clean up and beutify Fort Mahan Park!Meet at 10:00 AM by the intersection of 42nd St NE and Grant St NE at the Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail sign. You'll then receive supplies and instructions before spending a lovely Sunday mornin......More
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Friday May 15 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT Weekly
Fort DeRussy Civil War Hike: Defending the Capital
Join a ranger for a guided hike to Fort DeRussy, a Civil War site in Washington, DC. As you walk through the wooded landscape of Rock Creek Park, you’ll uncover how this fort helped protect the nation’s capital during a time of conflict. Along the way, learn about the s......More
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Saturday May 16 10:00am - 11:00am EDT Weekly
Stories in Stone: Monuments at Battleground National Cemetery
Join a park ranger for a guided walk through Battleground National Cemetery to explore Civil War monuments, their symbols, and the stories they were built to preserve. Discover how art, memory, and history come together in this quiet landscape where Washington, DC’s pas......More
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Saturday May 16 10:30am - 1:00pm EDT Monthly
Monthly Shepherd Parkway Community Clean-Up
Come cleanup Shepherd Parkway with Ward 8 Woods!Meet at 555 Newcomb St SE at 10:30 AM to receive instructions and supplies (gloves, bags, and trash grabbers will be provided.) Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes, long pants, and bring water. Sign-up here: https://www.vo......More
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Saturday May 16 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT Weekly
In the Steps of the Fallen: A Living History Walk from Fort Stevens to Battleground National Cemetery
Walk the ground where soldiers fought in the sweltering summer of 1864, when Georgia Avenue, then the Seventh Street Road, became a Civil War front line. Along the way, explore the harsh realities Civil War soldiers faced -- exhaustion, fear, heat, hunger, and the uncer......More