Learning to Move as One: Civil War Drills & Camp Life (Followed by Hike to Fort DeRussy)

Fee:

Free.

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Location: LAT/LONG: 38.959860, -77.051609

Rock Creek Nature Center & Planetarium

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Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Exhibition/Show

Living History

Talk

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Description

Step into the daily life of a Civil War soldier and learn why drill and teamwork were essential to survival. Visitors will practice simple, historically inspired drill movements and hear stories about training, boredom, camaraderie, and daily life in camp. Explore a reproduction Civil War tent to see where soldiers lived, slept, and stored their belongings. This program is part of the Freedom 250 initiative, connecting the experiences of Civil War soldiers to the evolving story of American freedom.  

After the drill, reenactors and the public will hike to Fort DeRussy.

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Contact Information

Bryan Cheeseboro
202-604-1673
Contact Us

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Image Gallery

Soldiers standing in formation, rows of tents in background.

Camp of 34th Massachusetts Infantry near Fort Lyon, Virginia
The Medford Historical Society Civil War Photograph Collection