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Civil War Defenses of Washington
Volunteer

The National Park Service Civil War Defenses of Washington sites offer a variety of volunteer opportunities in Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. If you or your organization are interested in trail work, historical reenactments, presenting public programs, research, and much more  -- there is something for you at the Fort Circle Parks.

Please contact the individual for sites for more information.

Fort Dupont and  Fort Circle Trail click here.

Fort Foote click here.

Fort Stevens and Battleground National Cemetary click here.

Fort Marcy click here.

 

 

 
volunteers cleaning up fort dupont park
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2004 volunteer clean-up of Fort Stanton (Battery Ricketts) FOCI Hiker-Biker Trail.
 
Fort Washington  

Did You Know?
When the Civil War began, Fort Washington was the only existing fortification for the capital's defense. Fort Washington, nearly 12 miles down the Potomac, was built to guard against enemy ships during the War of 1812.

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Last Updated: May 02, 2007 at 13:47 EST