Civil War Music Concert

Celebrate Armed Forces Day on May 16, 2026 by enjoying a special outdoor concert of Civil War-era music on the lawn of Fort Ward Museum. The 8th Green Machine Regiment Band, a historical ensemble sponsored by George Mason University, will perform a variety of popular songs of the Civil War on authentic 19th-century instruments.
Title:Civil War Music Concert
Date & Time:Saturday, May 16, 2026 • 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location:Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. (Map This)
Event Details:Civil War concert featuring George Mason University's 8th Green Machine Regiment Band.

Celebrate Armed Forces Day on May 16, 2026 by enjoying a special outdoor concert of Civil War-era music on the lawn of Fort Ward Museum. The 8th Green Machine Regiment Band, a historical ensemble sponsored by George Mason University, will perform a variety of popular songs of the Civil War on authentic 19th-century instruments.

The one-hour concert begins at 11 a.m. Suggested donation is $2 per person or $5 per family. The concert, sponsored by the Friends of Fort Ward, is weather dependent.

Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site is located at 4301 West Braddock Road in Alexandria. Fort Ward is the best preserved of the Union forts that comprised the Civil War Defenses of Washington.
Fees:Suggested donation is $2 per person or $5 per family.
Tags:Arts, Family, Fort Ward Museum, Fort Ward Park, Museums


For event details visit https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/?63055
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