BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DESCRIPTION:Events & Public Meetings METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//alexandriava.gov//Web Calendar 1.0//EN SUMMARY:Events & Public Meetings X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Events & Public Meetings X-WR-CALNAME:Events & Public Meetings X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Equity,Fort Ward Museum,Fort Ward Park,Museums DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=37563\n\nThere will be a public meeting on Saturday\, July 31 at 10-11:30 am in the City of Alexandria's Fort Ward Park to discuss marking\, protection and recognition of key ceme tery areas and burial sites related to the African American Fort community . Join City staff from the Office of Historic Alexandria who will lead a discussion on issues and ideas for demarcating and memorializing these sac red areas. Attendees will meet City staff in the parking lot behind Fort Ward Museum\, and walk to the four major burial sites. In the event of ra in\, the meeting will be held in the reception hall at Oakland Baptist Chu rch\, 3408 King Street\, Alexandria.\n\nFort Ward Park's cemetery areas an d burial sites are associated with the post-Civil War African American com munity known as "The Fort\," which developed on the grounds and vicinity o f the present-day Park beginning in the 1870s. The sites that are the foc us of discussion are: The Old Grave Yard\, established at least by 1897\; the Adams family burial site\, which includes the grave of community matri arch Clara Adams\; the Clark family burial site\; and the Jackson Cemetery \, established on land purchased by Fort resident James Jackson in 1884 th at was once part of the earlier Civil War Union fort. City archaeologists and historians will lead discussions at each area that provide context an d considerations for possible demarcation of some sites\, preservation iss ues\, and additional approaches to memorialization. Public feedback will be gathered for implementing long-term approaches to care and recognition of these sacred historical areas.\n\n\nLocation: Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W . Braddock Rd.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Equity\, Fort Ward Muse um\, Fort Ward Park\, Museums\n\nImport this event into your calendar: htt p://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=37563 DTEND:20210731T153000Z DTSTAMP:20210709T134554Z DTSTART:20210731T140000Z GEO:38.829553;-77.101740 LOCATION:Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Meeting on Burial Grounds in Ft. Ward Park TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:1265e53f-2135-46b3-984e-9375434408e0 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20210709T134554Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Fort Ward Museum,Fort Ward Park,Living History,Museums DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=39945\n\nLearn about women's dr ess\, skills and contributions during the Civil War from historical interp reters\, who will present talks\, displays and demonstrations throughout t he day. The interpreters will explore women's roles on the home front\, in factories\, in camp\, on the battlefield\, and in soldiers' aid societies and relief efforts for both armies during the war. Learn about women who disguised themselves as Union soldiers and the challenges experienced by t he hundreds of women who served in the Army. \n\nLocation: Fort Ward Museu m\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Fort Ward Mus eum\, Fort Ward Park\, Living History\, Museums\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=399 45 DTEND:20220326T200000Z DTSTAMP:20220319T152634Z DTSTART:20220326T150000Z GEO:38.829553;-77.101740 LOCATION:Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Civil War Women's Day TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:62f2f444-0ffc-4614-a53c-962725029071 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220319T152634Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Community Meeting,Fort Ward Park,Parks DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=42042\n\nThe public is invited to attend a Community Pre-Construction Meeting about upcoming construction of the Fort Ward Park Picnic Shelter Accessibility Improvements. The meet ing will be held on Saturday\, April 9\, at 10 a.m. at Fort Ward Park\, 43 01 West Braddock Road. The meeting will convene at the picnic shelter par king lot (Area 2). City staff will provide information about the project construction and archaeological monitoring. Construction activities are s cheduled from April 26 - September 15\, 2022. \n\nIn the event of inclemen t weather such as heavy rain\, the meeting will be rescheduled. For addit ional information on the Fort Ward Park Picnic Shelter Accessibility Impro vements visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/fort-ward-park-and-museu m-area-management-plan \n\nLocation: No Location Specified\nContact Perso n: Judy Lo\nContact Phone: 703.746.5490\nContact Email: judy.lo@alexandria va.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Community Meeting\, Fort Ward P ark\, Parks\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandri ava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=42042 DTEND:20220409T150000Z DTSTAMP:20220323T211650Z DTSTART:20220409T140000Z SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fort Ward Picnic Shelter Pre-Construction Meeting TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:c2c00744-8701-4854-bbb6-8e7bb3123d1a X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220323T211650Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:ALL Alexandria,Animal Welfare,Arlandria,Arts,Bicycle,Black Histo ry,Community Event,Community Outreach,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Del Ray,Eco-Ci ty,Environment,Equity,Family,Fort Ward Museum,Fort Ward Park,Four Mile Run ,Health,Healthier Alexandria,Homeless Services,LGBTQ+,Library,Mentoring Ev ent,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Museums,Parker Gray,Parks,Performing Arts,Period Dance ,Playgrounds,Potomac Yard,Public Art & Memorials,Recreation,Seniors,Sexual Assault Awareness,Trees,West End,Women,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=42140\n\nGiving Day is today - Celebrating 12 Years of Giving!\nThis year's annual "Spring2ACTion" day of giving event will be held on Wednesday\, April 27. The annual online even t\, hosted by ACT for Alexandria and co-sponsored by the City of Alexandri a\, was launched 12 years ago to connect donors with more than 137 local n onprofits and charitable causes they care about most. Spring2ACTion is a t ime to support the organizations that serve the Alexandria community in th e best of times-and in challenging times-to help meet the critical needs o f those who are most vulnerable. \n\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: ALL Alexandria\, Animal Welfare\, Arlandria\, Art s\, Bicycle\, Black History\, Community Event\, Community Outreach\, Crimi nal Justice\, DCHS\, Del Ray\, Eco-City\, Environment\, Equity\, Family\, Fort Ward Museum\, Fort Ward Park\, Four Mile Run\, Health\, Healthier Ale xandria\, Homeless Services\, LGBTQ+\, Library\, Mentoring Event\, Mt. Ver non Ave.\, Museums\, Parker Gray\, Parks\, Performing Arts\, Period Dance\ , Playgrounds\, Potomac Yard\, Public Art & Memorials\, Recreation\, Senio rs\, Sexual Assault Awareness\, Trees\, West End\, Women\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal .aspx?id=1&si=42140\n\nWeb resources:\n\nSpring2ACTion - Alexandria's Givi ng Day\nhttps://www.spring2action.org/\nCelebrating 12 Years of Giving! J oin your colleagues by participating in Spring2ACTion. Help participating Alexandria nonprofits\, including several City-sponsored programs\, that p rovide services such as food\, shelter\, animal rescue\, tutoring\, suppor t for the arts and more. Early giving is now open. Every donation\, of any amount\, makes a difference in the community.\n DTEND:20220428T035500Z DTSTAMP:20220407T152519Z DTSTART:20220427T050000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:9 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Spring2ACTion - Alexandria's Annual Giving Day TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:f0dcb97d-5e47-4e04-ba62-9d064f5b89c6 URL:https://www.spring2action.org/ X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220407T152519Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Fort Ward Museum,Fort Ward Park,Living History,Museums DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=42137\n\nWe regret that this ev ent is cancelled due to inclement weather.\n\nLearn about the history\, tr aining and army life of the U.S. Colored Troops during the Civil War at Fo rt Ward Museum & Historic Site on Saturday\, May 7\, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m . The program is free\, and is weather dependent.\n\nThis living history event will feature an encampment of reenactors from units such as the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry\, Co. B\, and the 23rd USCT. Activities will include camp life\, drilling\, displays on the USCT\, and interpreta tion of the African American soldiers who served the Union war effort. Un its trained and stationed in the Civil War Defenses of Washington will be highlighted. The event will also include an interpretive station on the F ort community\, a post-Civil War African American neighborhood settled on the grounds and vicinity of present-day Fort Ward Park\, with information on several ancestors of residents who served in the USCT. \n\n\nLocation: Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTag s: Fort Ward Museum\, Fort Ward Park\, Living History\, Museums\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal. aspx?id=1&si=42137 DTEND:20220507T200000Z DTSTAMP:20220505T134428Z DTSTART:20220507T150000Z GEO:38.829553;-77.101740 LOCATION:Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:CANCELLED: U.S. Colored Troops Encampment at Fort Ward TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:f9cd4c82-1356-4330-93e4-162f4a542c73 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220505T134428Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Community Meeting,Fort Ward Park,Parks,Playgrounds DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=43309\n\nThe community is invit ed to attend a site walk with City staff to review options for improving a ccessibility to the Fort Ward Park playground. The meeting will be held o n Saturday\, May 21\, at 10 a.m. at Fort Ward Park\, 4301 West Braddock Ro ad. The walk will start at the existing playground located in Area 1. Opt ions to be reviewed include relocating the playground to more accessible l ocation in the park. These locations will be looked at during the walk. \ n \nIn the event of inclement weather\, the meeting will be rescheduled. To register for this meeting\, contact judy.lo@alexandriava.gov \nIn the e vent of inclement weather such as heavy rain\, the site walk will be resch eduled. \n\nFor additional information about the Fort Ward Park Playgroun d Accessibility Project visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/fort-war d-park-and-museum-area-management-plan\n\n\nLocation: No Location Specifi ed\nContact Phone: 703.746.5490\nContact Email: judy.lo@alexandriava.gov\n Audience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Community Meeting\, Fort Ward Park\, Pa rks\, Playgrounds\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.ale xandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=43309 DTEND:20220521T153000Z DTSTAMP:20220506T215738Z DTSTART:20220521T140000Z SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fort Ward Park Playground Community Meeting TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:bac76a44-93e6-4dde-9e29-fc338856140a X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220506T215738Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Fort Ward Museum,Fort Ward Park,Living History,Museums DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=44417\n\nLearn about soldier an d civilian life during the Civil War\, and enjoy a regimental band concert \, at Fort Ward Museum's annual Civil War Camp Day on Saturday\, June 18\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested donation is $2 per person\, and $5 for families. The event is weather dependent.\n\nThe annual living history ev ent features military and civilian reenactors in camp settings in and arou nd the historic fort. The program includes camp life activities\, infantr y and artillery drills and firing demonstrations\, equipment displays\, an d civilian impressions. Among the living history units participating are the 28th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry\, Co. B\, and reenactors from Th ompson's Battery\, Pennsylvania Volunteer Light Artillery. Special interp retations include a U.S. Army Quartermaster tent\, a Union company surgeon \, a Northern schoolmarm who interprets 19th-century education and pastime s for children\, a display of Civil War camp dioramas\, and a soldier in t he reconstructed Officers' Hut portraying the daily routine and living qua rters of an officer in the Defenses of Washington. At 3 p.m.\, the 8th Gr een Machine Regiment Band will perform a concert of Civil War music on the Museum lawn. This historical brass ensemble\, sponsored by George Mason University\, presents music of the 19th century on authentic period instru ments.\n\n\nLocation: Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd.\nFees: Sugge sted donation is $2 per person\, and $5 for families. \nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Fort Ward Museum\, Fort Ward Park\, Living History\, Mus eums\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov /Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=44417 DTEND:20220618T200000Z DTSTAMP:20220527T134902Z DTSTART:20220618T140000Z GEO:38.829553;-77.101740 LOCATION:Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Civil War Camp Day at Fort Ward TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:9ca5ba22-77a5-423b-9634-a83fa41dd222 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220527T134902Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Fort Ward Park DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=44507\n\nThe community is invit ed to attend a virtual community meeting to review options for improving a ccessibility to the Fort Ward Park Playground. The presentation will incl ude options looked at during the May 21 Community Site Walk. Maps of the o ptions are available here: https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/fort-ward-pa rk-and-museum-area-management-plan\n\nMeeting Registration Link:\nhttps:// zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_As9sokdARm6PwkSag0pb7A \n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nContact Person: Judy Lo\nContact Phone: 703.746.5490\nContact Email: judy.lo@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Fort Ward Pa rk\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/C alendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=44507 DTEND:20220623T003000Z DTSTAMP:20220608T193141Z DTSTART:20220622T230000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Fort Ward Park Playground Community Meeting TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:1565bb93-4eed-403e-8981-3fba4767717b X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220608T193141Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Fort Ward Museum,Fort Ward Park,Living History,Museums DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=47813\n\nLearn about the role a nd equipment of Civil War artillerymen in the Defenses of Washington on Sa turday\, September 17\, when Fort Ward Museum presents Civil War Artillery Day. This free living history program is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will appeal to Civil War enthusiasts of all ages. The event is weather dependen t. \nThe program features reenactors from the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artill ery\, a Union regiment stationed at Fort Ward during the Civil War. The unit will interpret the duties and soldier life of typical artillerymen as signed to forts in the Washington area. Activities will include cannon fi ring demonstrations in the restored Northwest bastion of the fort at 11 a. m. and 1:30 p.m.\, artillery equipment displays\, and camp life scenarios. \n\n\nLocation: Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Fort Ward Museum\, Fort Ward Park\, Living History\, Mu seums\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.go v/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=47813 DTEND:20220917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20220822T180210Z DTSTART:20220917T140000Z GEO:38.829553;-77.101740 LOCATION:Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Civil War Artillery Day at Fort Ward TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:6d83178a-9c92-4c6e-afb0-ad7280f89690 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220822T180210Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Fort Ward Museum,Fort Ward Park,Holiday Event,Living History,Mus eums DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=49214\n\nFort Ward Museum is pr esenting a special tour on Saturday\, November 12\, in honor of Veterans D ay. The free 90-minute guided tour will begin at 11 a.m. in the Museum. Reservations are not required. Attendees will learn about Civil War veter ans' organizations\, the history of Fort Ward\, army life in the Civil War Defenses of Washington\, and the design and construction of Civil War for ts. Highlights include the reconstructed Officers' Hut and ceremonial ent rance gate\, and the fully restored Northwest bastion.\n\nFort Ward is th e best preserved Union fort in the Civil War Defenses of Washington. The Museum offers exhibits and programs throughout the year. Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site is located at 4301 West Braddock Road in Alexandria. Ple ase call 703.746.4848 for more information.\n\n\nLocation: Fort Ward Museu m\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd.\nContact Phone: 703.746.4848\nAudience: Anyone ma y attend\nTags: Fort Ward Museum\, Fort Ward Park\, Holiday Event\, Living History\, Museums\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.al exandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=49214 DTEND:20221112T173000Z DTSTAMP:20221026T132535Z DTSTART:20221112T160000Z GEO:38.829553;-77.101740 LOCATION:Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fort Ward Tour in honor of Veterans Day TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:870e6c33-1bca-4c03-a862-b2b17d7ba215 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20221026T132535Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Fort Ward Park,Nature DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=49276\n\nJoin staff from the De partment of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities and Natural Resourc es Division to learn about meadow restoration in Fort Ward Park. The meeti ng will convene at the Braddock Road parking lot\, and will include a walk ing tour of the meadow area.\n\nLocation: Fort Ward Park\, 4301 W. Braddoc k Rd.\nContact Person: Jack Browand\nContact Email: jack.browand@alexandri ava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Fort Ward Park\, Nature\n\nImp ort this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/i Cal.aspx?id=1&si=49276 DTEND:20221119T160000Z DTSTAMP:20221104T214624Z DTSTART:20221119T150000Z LOCATION:Fort Ward Park\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fort Ward Park Meadow Restoration Meeting TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:531f0c3e-750e-4e68-b552-28294c6ef366 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20221104T214624Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Fort Ward Park DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=49277\n\nThe community is invit ed to attend a virtual community meeting about two potential locations for relocating the existing playground to a more accessible location in the p ark.\n\nProject Information: https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/fort-ward- park-and-museum-area-management-plan#CommunityEngagement\n\nLocation: Vir tual Only\nContact Person: Judy Lo\nContact Email: judy.lo@alexandriava.go v\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Fort Ward Park\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&s i=49277\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BH7YCD1jR EOhvsuuWc3zAw\n DTEND:20221216T013000Z DTSTAMP:20221208T162536Z DTSTART:20221216T000001Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Fort Ward Park Playground Community Meeting TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:cafac429-65ee-43b3-bcdd-88f42e2e5874 URL:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BH7YCD1jREOhvsuuWc3zAw X-COA-DTSTAMP:20221208T162536Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Fort Ward Park,Museums,Nature,Parks,Playgroun ds,Recreation,Urban Forestry,West End DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=50664\n\nThe community is invit ed to attend a virtual community meeting about two potential locations (Si tes B and D) for relocating the existing playground to a more accessible l ocation in the park. The meeting recording will be available the day afte r the meeting.\n\nMeeting Registration Link:\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/regi ster/WN_CcgDVY2kTTGkfL7zPQS2Zw \n\nAdditional information: https://www.ale xandriava.gov/parks/fort-ward-park-and-museum-area-management-plan#Communi tyEngagement\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nContact Person: Judy Lo\nContact Phone: 703.746.5490\nContact Email: judy.lo@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: An yone may attend\nTags: Community Outreach\, Fort Ward Park\, Museums\, Nat ure\, Parks\, Playgrounds\, Recreation\, Urban Forestry\, West End\n\nImpo rt this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iC al.aspx?id=1&si=50664\n\nWeb resources:\n\nFort Ward Park & Museum Area Ma nagement Plan\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/fort-ward-park-and-museu m-area-management-plan#CommunityEngagement\n\nMeeting Registration Link\nh ttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CcgDVY2kTTGkfL7zPQS2Zw\n DTEND:20230223T020000Z DTSTAMP:20230213T213527Z DTSTART:20230223T000001Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:14 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fort Ward Park Playground Community Meeting TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:205d4635-ce4e-412e-8092-1a0adb1e88f9 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/fort-ward-park-and-museum-area-manag ement-plan#CommunityEngagement X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230213T213527Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Fort Ward Museum,Fort Ward Park,Living History,Museums DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=51817\n\nThis event is cancelle d due to the weather forecast.\n\nLocation: Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Bra ddock Rd.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Fort Ward Museum\, Fort Ward Park\, Living History\, Museums\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=51817 DTEND:20230325T190000Z DTSTAMP:20230324T133234Z DTSTART:20230325T150000Z GEO:38.829553;-77.101740 LOCATION:Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Civil War Women's Day at Fort Ward TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:3dd3a7b1-0f35-4778-9d8f-34f961dae1f9 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230324T133234Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Community Meeting,Community Outreach,Fort Ward Park,Museums,Open Space,Parks,Playgrounds,Recreation DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=51918\n\nThe community is invit ed to attend a virtual community meeting about two potential locations (Si tes B and D) for relocating the existing playground to a more accessible l ocation in the park. \n\nMeeting Registration Link:\nhttps://zoom.us/webin ar/register/WN_CxIVLYQKRmqoAxNJ16OIkg\n\nAdditional information: https://w ww.alexandriava.gov/parks/fort-ward-park-and-museum-area-management-plan#C ommunityEngagement\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nAudience: Anyone may attend \nTags: Community Meeting\, Community Outreach\, Fort Ward Park\, Museums\ , Open Space\, Parks\, Playgrounds\, Recreation\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=519 18\n\nWeb resources:\n\nMeeting Registration Link\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar /register/WN_CxIVLYQKRmqoAxNJ16OIkg\n\nProject Information\nhttps://www.al exandriava.gov/parks/fort-ward-park-and-museum-area-management-plan#Commun ityEngagement\n DTEND:20230512T003000Z DTSTAMP:20230420T220209Z DTSTART:20230511T230000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fort Ward Park Playground Community Meeting TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:5aee118f-cdbc-44bd-bcfe-b015f0201410 URL:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CxIVLYQKRmqoAxNJ16OIkg X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230420T220209Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Fort Ward Museum,Fort Ward Park,Living History,Museums DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=51971\n\nLearn about soldier an d civilian life during the Civil War\, and enjoy a regimental band concert \, at Fort Ward Museum's annual Civil War Camp Day. Suggested donation is $2 per person\, and $5 for families. The event is weather dependent.\n\n The annual living history event features military and civilian reenactors in camp settings in and around the historic fort. The program includes ca mp life activities\, infantry and artillery drills and firing demonstratio ns\, equipment displays\, and civilian impressions. Among the living hist ory units participating are the 28th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry\, Co . B\, the 3rd U.S. Regular Infantry\, Co. K\, and the 1st U.S. Artillery\, Co. D. Special interpretations include a U.S. Army Quartermaster tent\, a Union company surgeon\, a Northern schoolmarm who interprets 19th-centur y education and pastimes for children\, and a soldier in the reconstructed Officers' Hut portraying the daily routine and living quarters of an offi cer in the Defenses of Washington. At 3 p.m.\, the 8th Green Machine Regi ment Band will perform a concert of Civil War music on the Museum lawn. T his historical brass ensemble\, sponsored by George Mason University\, pre sents music of the 19th century on authentic period instruments.\n\n\nLoca tion: Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd.\nFees: Suggested donation is $2 per person\, and $5 for families. \nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags : Fort Ward Museum\, Fort Ward Park\, Living History\, Museums\n\nImport t his event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.a spx?id=1&si=51971 DTEND:20230610T200000Z DTSTAMP:20230608T162647Z DTSTART:20230610T140000Z GEO:38.829553;-77.101740 LOCATION:Fort Ward Museum\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Civil War Camp Day at Fort Ward TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:c4f5a07a-855e-4c5a-bb5a-be7d9054afd4 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230608T162647Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Black History,Community Meeting,Fort Ward Museum,Fort Ward Park, Museums,Parks DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=53473\n\nCity staff will hold a community informational meeting about the installation of permanent fenci ng around the Fort community burial sites and cemeteries located in Fort W ard Park. During the meeting staff will review the scope of work to be per formed\, including the selected fencing style\, and the layout of fencing that will be used to demarcate the Old Grave Yard\, the Adams burial plot\ , the Clark burial site\, and the Jackson Cemetery. The meeting will conve ne at the Museum parking lot for a walk to each of the four burial sites. The Beitzell Fence Company\, based in Gainesville\, Virginia\, was awarded the project. Installation is scheduled to take place the last week of Sep tember. Staff from the Office of Historic Alexandria\, including a City ar chaeologist\, will be on-site to monitor the installation work. To RSVP\, contact Susan Cumbey\, susan.cumbey@alexandriava.gov or call 746.4848. Att endees may choose to drive or walk to each location. City provided transpo rtation between burial sites will be available upon request by submitting your request to Susan Cumbey by September 15\, Noon.\n\nhttps://www.alexan driava.gov/parks/fort-ward-park-and-museum-area-management-plan\n\nLocatio n: Fort Ward Park\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd.\nContact Person: Susan Cumbey\nCo ntact Phone: 703.746.4848\nContact Email: susan.cumbey@alexandriava.gov\nA udience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Black History\, Community Meeting\, Fort Ward Museum\, Fort Ward Park\, Museums\, Parks\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=534 73\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/fort-ward-park- and-museum-area-management-plan\n DTEND:20230916T150000Z DTSTAMP:20230912T213057Z DTSTART:20230916T140000Z LOCATION:Fort Ward Park\, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fort Community Cemetery & Burial Sites Meeting TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:aed510bf-32ae-4873-b123-d8deea691239 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/fort-ward-park-and-museum-area-manag ement-plan X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230912T213057Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Black History,Fort Ward Park,Museums DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=54622\n\nCity staff are holding a community informational meeting about the installation of permanent fen cing around the Fort community burial sites and cemeteries located in Fort Ward Park. During the meeting staff will review the scope of work to be p erformed\, including the selected fencing style\, and the layout of fencin g that will be used to demarcate the Old Grave Yard\, the Adams burial plo t\, the Clark burial site\, and the Jackson Cemetery. The Beitzell Fence C ompany\, based in Gainesville\, Virginia\, was awarded the project. Staff from the Office of Historic Alexandria\, including a City archaeologist\, will be on-site to monitor the installation work this fall.\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nContact Person: Susan Cumbey\nContact Phone: 703.746.4848\nC ontact Email: Susan.Cumbey@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\n Tags: Black History\, Fort Ward Park\, Museums\n\nImport this event into y our calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=5462 2\n\nWeb resources:\n\nMeeting Registration Link\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_meYnGKT_S0G6_h-JESUnog \n DTEND:20231012T000001Z DTSTAMP:20231003T160631Z DTSTART:20231011T230000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:8 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fort Community Cemetery and Burial Sites Meeting TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:9528c455-4873-499f-b5ec-94e6dffa1761 URL:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_meYnGKT_S0G6_h-JESUnog X-COA-DTSTAMP:20231003T160631Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Community Meeting,Fort Ward Park,Museums,Parks,Playgrounds DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=56805\n\nThe purpose of this me eting is to provide updates on the playground accessibility design process . The last community meeting was held on May 11\, 2023\, where staff prese nted the final playground location. To improve access to the playground\, the playground will be moving to the top of the hill from it's current loc ation.\n\nMeeting Registration Link:\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ PkqvaFNLSceN2q1H4aJJ9g#/registration\n\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nContact Email: judy.lo@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Commu nity Meeting\, Fort Ward Park\, Museums\, Parks\, Playgrounds\n\nImport th is event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.as px?id=1&si=56805\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/f ort-ward-park-and-museum-area-management-plan#CommunityEngagement\n\nMeeti ng Registration Link\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PkqvaFNLSceN2q1H 4aJJ9g#/registration\n DTEND:20231207T010000Z DTSTAMP:20231116T212044Z DTSTART:20231207T000001Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fort Ward Park Playground Community Meeting TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:9e7aab31-5294-4480-b562-dce7f91d7308 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/fort-ward-park-and-museum-area-manag ement-plan#CommunityEngagement X-COA-DTSTAMP:20231116T212044Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Community Meeting,Community Outreach,Fort Ward Park,Museums,Park s,Playgrounds DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=56806\n\nThe purpose of the ope n house is to provide updates on the playground accessibility design proce ss. The last community meeting was held on May 11\, 2023\, where staff pre sented the final playground location. To improve access to the playground\ , the playground will be moving to the top of the hill from it's current l ocation. Attendees may drop in during this time to learn more about the pr oject and speak with staff.\n\nLocation: Chinquapin Park Recreation Center \, 3210 King St.\nContact Email: judy.lo@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyon e may attend\nTags: Community Meeting\, Community Outreach\, Fort Ward Par k\, Museums\, Parks\, Playgrounds\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=56806 DTEND:20231216T170000Z DTSTAMP:20231116T213815Z DTSTART:20231216T150000Z GEO:38.823928;-77.083350 LOCATION:Chinquapin Park Recreation Center\, 3210 King St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fort Ward Park Playground Community Open House TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:16c4be65-cbcb-4829-a57a-fcff8207b54b X-COA-DTSTAMP:20231116T213815Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR