Who Blew it? Destruction of Fort Warburton

The current Fort Washington was born from the ashes of an earlier fort- Fort Warburton, but who destroyed it? Discover the answer to this question at this special program on August 23 from 11 am to 3 pm and learn more about the War of 1812 and the British invasion of 18......More

The current Fort Washington was born from the ashes of an earlier fort- Fort Warburton, but who destroyed it? Discover the answer to this question at this special program on August 23 from 11 am to 3 pm and learn more about the War of 1812 and the British invasion of 1814.Join the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail at Fort Washington Park for a day of special interactive programming putting you, the visitor, into the explosive story of Fort Warburton. Learn about George Washington's career as a surveyor and what led him to select the location of Fort Warbutron. Dive deeper into the history with musket demonstrations and children's activities throughout the day.