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Outfitting Billy Yank Program At Fort Ward Museum

Title:Outfitting Billy Yank Program At Fort Ward Museum
Date & Time:Sat Feb 24, 2018 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location:Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. (Map This)
Event Details:Why were Civil War uniforms made of wool? How did foreign military styles influence Civil War uniforms and clothing accessories? How did the typical Union soldier equip himself for duty? Civil War interpreters will present on-going talks about various types of military clothing, accessories and equipment for the Union soldier, using hands-on reproduction items and explaining original objects and uniform jackets on view in Museum exhibits. Examples of period items on exhibit are jackets worn by an artilleryman, cavalryman and infantryman, a body armor vest, headgear, and a variety of related equipment such as a cartridge box, knapsack, haversack and canteen.

Fort Ward is the best preserved of the Union forts that comprised the Civil War Defenses of Washington. The Museum offers exhibits, programs and special events throughout the year.
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Contact Phone No.:703.746.4848
Fees:Free
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Fort Ward Museum, Museums


For event details visit http://www.alexandriava.gov/c/17508
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