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  • 12/16/2012

    Location: Fort Marcy | Map Time: 1:00 PM Fee Information: free Contact Name: Mark Maloy Contact Phone Number: 202-426-5961

December 16: 1PM, Fort Marcy: The Low Point: Lincoln Reacts to Fredericksburg - 150 years ago this week, the Union ran into a disastrous event along the Rappahannock. Come to Fort Marcy to learn more about the battle, its aftermath, and the impact on the city of Washington. Parking is available on-site (north-bound George Washington Memorial Parkway, Arlington, VA).