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 The Fort Ward Museum & Historical Site Posted by:  Rivers End
N 38° 49.721 W 077° 06.105
18S E 317558 N 4299864
The Fort Ward Museum and Historical Site in Alexandria, Virginia
Waymark Code: WMEYB
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2006
Views: 40
Fort Ward Museum is a nice air conditioned museum within the park site, with many Civil War related items including Civilian items. A restored battery is available to see with original earthwork mounds. The museum is spectator friendly and admission is free. Plenty of hiking or walking paths and restrooms available. Gift shop inside the museum carries Civil War related items. Picnic areas and shaded areas abound. Close to nearby Metro Station, restaurants and lodging nearby. Close to Washington, DC and the Potomac River. Many Civil War Living Histories occur here. See how Civil War soldiers live in a garrison type camp. Friendly staff and a great way to get away from crowds the more familiar Washington attractions.
Theme:
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 interpret Alexandria, Virginia as an occupied city, the city's role as a vital Union Army crossroads, life within the Defenses of Washington, and the everyday life of Civil War soldiers and civilians.
Street Address:
4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
703-838-4848
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Open Tues - Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun - 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Park opens 9 a.m. to sunset
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Medium
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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