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Soldier-led Tours of the Fort

Title:Soldier-led Tours of the Fort
Date & Time:Sat Nov 9, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location:Fort Ward Park Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Rd.
Event Details:Soldier-led Tours of the Fort in honor of Veteran’s Day. 90-minute tours are offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Program is weather dependent. The tours will be conducted by Fort Ward staff member Kevin Moriarty, who will portray a Union army veteran reminiscing about his military service at Fort Ward during the Civil War. Participants will learn about the history of Fort Ward, army life in the Civil War Defenses of Washington, and the design and construction of Civil War forts. Highlights include the reconstructed Officers’ Hut and ceremonial entrance gate, and the fort’s fully restored Northwest bastion.

Contact Phone No.:703.746.4848
Contact Email:FortWardMuseum@alexandriava.gov
Fees:Free
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Fort Ward Park, Holiday Event


For event details visit http://www.alexandriava.gov/c/7293
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