To Defend A Nation
Built to defend the river approach to the Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood as silent sentry for over 200 years. As technologies advanced so did Fort Washington, from the brick and stone of the 19th century to the concrete and steel of the 20th century.
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Have a Picnic!
Group picnic areas are available for reserving. Reservations are available at the National Recreation Reservation System, www.recreation.gov.
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Two hundred years of History
The War of 1812, Civil War, World War I and World War II, the fort was actively used for all of them, either in defense or training.
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Go Beyond the Capital...
Welcome to National Capital Parks-East! We invite you to journey to parks Beyond the Capital of Washington, D.C. Visitor's Guide to the Park of NACE.
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Civil War Defenses of Washington
Learn about the forts that assisted Fort Washington in protecting the Union capital during the Civil War.
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Did You Know?
After 40 years of Protection Bald Eagle populations have rebounded. Today it is estimated that there are over 1,000 Bald Eagles in the Chesapeake Bay region.