Stories in Stone: Monuments at Battleground National Cemetery

Civil War Defenses of Washington

  • Every week on Sunday and Saturday at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 3:00 PM from August 01, 2026 to August 30, 2026
  • Free

Join a National Park Service ranger for a guided walk-through Battleground National Cemetery to explore Civil War monuments, their symbols, and the stories they were built to preserve. Discover how art, memory, and history come together in this quiet landscape where Washington, DC’s past is written in stone. As a part of the Freedom 250 commemoration, this program invites visitors to reflect on sacrifice, citizenship, and the enduring power of public memory.   
 
Please note that parking is limited to public streets.   

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

6625 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC

Latitude and Longitude 38.970754, -77.026697

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Sunday and Saturday

Dates:

August 01, 2026 to August 30, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Contact Information

Cameron Mallow
202-604-1673
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Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: freedom250, national park week, american civil war, washington dc