National Mall During the Civil War

The Civil War on the National Mall

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Special Event
  • Mar 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

NPS Ranger Bryan Cheeseboro gives a historical interpretive talk about the area of the National Mall during the Civil War.  Includes the Story of Armory Square Hospital, the Smithsonian Castle, the construction of the Capitol and the Wahington monument, and the Washington Canal.  

Meets at 11 AM at the northside entrance (Jefferson Dr SW) of the Air & Space Museum at 11:00 AM.  

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 38.888774, -77.019836

Schedule

Date:

Mar 29, 2025

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Contact Information

Bryan Cheeseboro
202-604-1673
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Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Talk
  • Walk
Tags: american civil war, washington dc