https://www.nps.gov/cwdw News releases from Civil War Defenses of Washington. en-us https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/management-plan-ea-2026.htm Fri, 15 May 2026 12:10:00 EST The National Park Service invites you to comment on a proposed update to the management plan for the Civil War Defenses of Washington, the historic network of forts, batteries and parkland that protected the nation’s capital during the Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/management-plan-ea-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/special-events-2026.htm Thu, 14 May 2026 10:45:00 EST In 2026, Rock Creek Park and its partners will bring history to life with exciting programs and events for all ages. Come hike, explore, discover, volunteer and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in Rock Creek Park. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/special-events-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/fowa/learn/news/military-through-the-ages.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — The National Park Service invites the public to commemorate 250 years of the United States Army with a day of historical reenactments, immersive tours, and special presentations highlighting the fort's rich history. Visitors will gain insight into the lives of soldiers who lived and worked at Fort Washington through historical music, reenactors, cannon demonstrations, and more. Celebrate this significant milestone with a variety of activities and history-focused programs that bring the past to life. https://www.nps.gov/fowa/learn/news/military-through-the-ages.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/summer-event-series-2025.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:30:00 EST WASHINGTON— Everyone’s invited! The National Park Service is excited to welcome the community back for the 2025 Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series, one of D.C.’s most cherished summer traditions. Now in its 53rd year, this free, family-friendly concert series brings people of all ages together to enjoy great music in a beautiful, safe and welcoming urban national park. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/summer-event-series-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/juneteenth-at-fort-reno-2025.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:24:00 EST Join the National Park Service (NPS) on the historic grounds of Fort Reno on June 19, for a special event, “Remember Reno City” to commemorate Juneteenth. https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/juneteenth-at-fort-reno-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-input-on-the-development-of-an-updated-management-plan-for-the-civil-war-defenses-of-washington.htm Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:52:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to share comments on the development of a Management Plan (Plan) update and a corresponding Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) located in the District of Columbia; Fairfax County, Virginia; and Prince George’s County, Maryland. https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-input-on-the-development-of-an-updated-management-plan-for-the-civil-war-defenses-of-washington.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/restoring-recreation-areas.htm Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:35:00 EST The National Park Service is improving 12 recreation areas across National Capital Parks – East with funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/restoring-recreation-areas.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/100th-lincoln-thomas-day.htm Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:07:00 EST Join the National Park Service (NPS) on the historic grounds of Fort Stevens on Sept. 21, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lincoln-Thomas Day. The NPS, in partnership with the Military Road School Preservation Trust (MRSPT), will mark this milestone with a day of history, music, and community. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/100th-lincoln-thomas-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/full-lineup-for-this-year-s-fort-dupont-park-summer-event-series.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:54:00 EST Join us at the Fort Dupont Park amphitheater on Sept. 7, 14 and 21 at 7 p.m. for the 2024 Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series! The National Park Service has announced the full lineup for this year’s performances. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/full-lineup-for-this-year-s-fort-dupont-park-summer-event-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-will-host-community-pop-ups-to-share-plans-for-improvements-at-several-national-parks-in-ne-and-se-dc.htm Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:17:00 EST This month, the National Park Service (NPS) will host community pop-ups in Northeast and Southeast Washington, D.C., to share proposed plans to improve NPS recreational facilities at the Alabama Avenue playground; Battery Ricketts and Fort Stanton Park; Kenilworth Park; Randle Circle Park, Lanham Estates and Ridge Road picnic areas at Fort Dupont Park; and River Terrace Park at Anacostia Park. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-will-host-community-pop-ups-to-share-plans-for-improvements-at-several-national-parks-in-ne-and-se-dc.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/2023-11-09-fort-totten-park-update.htm Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:18:00 EST An area of Fort Totten Park remains closed and fenced, and cement barriers and “no trespassing” signs will remain while the National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Army further investigate the metal canisters, determined to be WWI-era munitions, found there in the spring. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/2023-11-09-fort-totten-park-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-washington-d-c-contributes-1-14-billion-to-d-c-economy.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:30:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 39,440,786 visitors to national parks in Washington, D.C., spent $973,000,000 in D.C. in 2022. That spending resulted in 9,140 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to D.C.’s economy of $1,144,400,000. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-washington-d-c-contributes-1-14-billion-to-d-c-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-expected-to-receive-more-than-11-million-to-improve-parks-in-southeast-washington-d-c.htm Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:47:00 EST A significant investment from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund has been proposed to improve recreational facilities in National Park Service sites in Southeast Washington, D.C. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-expected-to-receive-more-than-11-million-to-improve-parks-in-southeast-washington-d-c.htm https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/part-of-fort-totten-park-remains-closed-for-public-safety.htm Mon, 08 May 2023 07:15:00 EST A section of Fort Totten Park remains closed after a National Park Service employee found two WWI-era military munitions in mounds of soil on April 18. https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/part-of-fort-totten-park-remains-closed-for-public-safety.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/part-of-fort-totten-park-closed-for-public-safety-after-discovery-of-metal-canisters.htm Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:32:00 EST On April 18, a National Park Service employee found two metal canisters in a mound of soil in Fort Totten Park. Out of an abundance of caution and until more research can be completed, the park is closed just east of Fort Totten Drive, south of Gallatin Street, and north of Brookland Ave NE/Farragut St. The United States Park Police has blocked off the site, and the NPS urges people to stay out of the area. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/part-of-fort-totten-park-closed-for-public-safety-after-discovery-of-metal-canisters.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/join-the-national-park-service-for-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-fort-dupont-park-summer-event-series.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:16:00 EST Grab your chairs and blankets and join the National Park Service for an evening filled with family-fun and FREE, live music at the Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series. The 50th Anniversary season will kick-off on Saturday, July 30 with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and the concert starting at 7 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/join-the-national-park-service-for-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-fort-dupont-park-summer-event-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-maryland-creates-344-3-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:36:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6,675,119 visitors to national parks in Maryland spent $246.6 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 2,940 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $344.3 million. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-park-tourism-in-maryland-creates-344-3-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-d-c-creates-679-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:27:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 28,599,634 visitors to national parks in the District of Columbia spent $600,600,000 in 2021. That spending resulted in 5,293 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the District’s economy of $679,400,000.  https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-d-c-creates-679-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-plan-to-improve-shepherd-parkway.htm Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:00:00 EST With the help of stakeholders and community members, the NPS has completed a development concept plan to enhance future use and enjoyment of Shepherd Parkway. This plan proposes ways to improve safety, connectivity, park conditions and opportunities for people to recreate in the park.  https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-plan-to-improve-shepherd-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/explore-dc-s-national-parks-with-a-new-free-app.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:20:00 EST Heading to a Washington, DC, national park this Labor Day weekend? Download the free DC Area National Parks App in the Apple and Google Play stores to find, explore and learn about parks in the Washington, DC, area. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/explore-dc-s-national-parks-with-a-new-free-app.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/enjoy-the-2020-fort-dupont-park-summer-concert-series-online-starting-this-saturday.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:29:00 EST Join the National Park Service this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT for the first installment of the 2020 Fort Dupont Summer Concert Series. You’re invited to a live watch party of performances by We Are One X-perience Band and The New Soul Searchers with sounds by DJ Lance Reynolds.    https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/enjoy-the-2020-fort-dupont-park-summer-concert-series-online-starting-this-saturday.htm https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/part-of-fort-totten-park-closed-for-public-safety.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:58:00 EST On July 22, a WWI-era unexploded ordnance was discovered during construction work on a park trail. Out of an abundance of caution and until more research can be completed, an area of Fort Totten Park, in the Michigan Park neighborhood, is closed, and the National Park Service (NPS) is urging people to stay out of the area. https://www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/news/part-of-fort-totten-park-closed-for-public-safety.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:09:00 EST In response to public health guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state health departments in Virginia and Maryland and in the District of Columbia, and local health departments in the counties of Alexandria, Va., Allegheny, Md., Arlington, Va., Fairfax, Va., Frederick, Md., Jefferson, W.Va., Loudon, Va., Montgomery, Md., Prince George, Md., Prince William, Va., and Washington, Md., the National Park Service (NPS) has implemented additional facility closures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).   https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-capital-area-parks-are-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:47:00 EST WASHINGTON – National parks in the greater Washington area are modifying their operations to promote social distancing and implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1465/national-parks-in-the-national-capital-area-modify-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/2019-summer-concert-lineup-announced.htm Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:09:00 EST The National Park Service has announced the schedule and lineup for the 2019 Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series schedule. Presented by the National Park Service, the 2019 Summer Event Series will take place every Saturday evening from July 20th through August 24, 2019 in beautiful Fort Dupont Park. https://www.nps.gov/fodu/learn/news/2019-summer-concert-lineup-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/commemorate-the-155th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-fort-stevens-with-the-national-park-service-on-july-13.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:33:00 EST Join the National Park Service to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Stevens on July 13, 2019 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. The anniversary program is free and open to all ages. Fort Stevens, located in northwest Washington, D.C., is one of 17 remaining Civil War fort sites encircling the nation’s capital. https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/commemorate-the-155th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-fort-stevens-with-the-national-park-service-on-july-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm Tue, 28 May 2019 06:29:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 54 million visitors to national parks in and around the nation’s capital spent nearly $1.1 billion in 2018. That spending resulted in 14,984 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the regional economy of $1.58 billion. https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/news/tourism-at-greater-washington-area-national-parks-creates-1-58-billion-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:25:00 EST New Superintendent Named for Anacostia Park, Historic Homes and Capitol Hill Parks, plus two new positions to speed progress and improve coordination to benefit the Anacostia River and neighboring communities. https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/new-superintendent-named-for-anacostia-park-historic-homes-and-capitol-hill-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/rock-creek-and-fort-dupont-second-phase.htm Tue, 21 Oct 2014 09:51:00 EST Rock Creek and Fort Dupont Park Propose Second Phase of Picnic Fee Increases https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/learn/news/rock-creek-and-fort-dupont-second-phase.htm