Fort Totten Hike

Civil War Defenses of Washington

  • Feb 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

Join the Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) for an exploration of Fort Totten, one of the 68 major forts that encircled Washington DC during the Civil War. The fort saw action during the Battle of Fort Stevens in July 1864 and is one of 17 sites preserved and managed by the National Park Service.

Ranger Steve T. Phan will guide visitors in and around the historic earthen fort, including recently discovered remnants thought to be lost during the post-war era.

Meet Ranger Steve at the entrance to the Fort Totten Metro Center.

The 1.5 mile hike and will be conducted over paved sidewalks, dirt paths, and grass. Visitors will be guided back to the metro station at the conclusion of the tour.

Fort Totten Metro Center Address:
550 Galloway St NE, Washington, DC 20011

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Meet Ranger Steve at the entrance to the Fort Totten Metro Center. 550 Galloway St NE, Washington, DC 20011

Latitude and Longitude 38.949130, -77.004920

Schedule

Date:

Feb 9, 2019

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

The 1.5 mile hike and will be conducted over paved sidewalks, dirt paths, and grass. Visitors will be guided back to the metro station at the conclusion of the tour.

Contact Information

Ranger Steve T. Phan
202-829-4650
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Event Type

  • Guided Tour