Specialty Tour: Fort Ward & Lewis Cass White

Come explore the special exhibition, "Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens," at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site. The exhibition highlights the efforts of a Civil War veteran to recognize and preserve the site of Fort Stevens, where the only battle in the Defenses of Washington occurred.
Title:Specialty Tour: Fort Ward & Lewis Cass White
Date & Time:Saturday, November 15, 2025 • 10-11 a.m.
Location:Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. (Map This)
Event Details:Come explore the special exhibition, "Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens," at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site. The exhibition highlights the efforts of a Civil War veteran to recognize and preserve the site of Fort Stevens, where the only battle in the Defenses of Washington occurred. Personal accounts, documents, photographs, and veterans' memorabilia are featured to tell this inspiring story. Then head outside to tour the earthwork remains and fully restored Northwest bastion of Fort Ward, the best preserved of the Union forts that comprised the historic defense system. Please be sure to arrive 5 minutes before tour time. Doors will be locked at the start of the tour. Wear appropriate shoes for walking on the earthwork fort.
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Fees:$15/$12 for Historic Alexandria Members and Volunteers
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:America250, Fort Ward Museum, Museums


For event details visit http://www.alexandriava.gov/c/59811
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