Event
15-minute Fort Talk
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.712590, -77.033120
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Dates & Times
Date:
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Duration:
15 minutes
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Description
Are you curious about the fascinating history behind Fort Washington? Join us for an enlightening guided tour that delves into the who, what, where, when, and why of this historic fortification! Discover the strategic significance of Digges Point and uncover the reasons it was selected as the ideal site for building the fort.
This tour has been changed to a 15 minute Fort Talk at the Visitor Center Circle due to construction being done on our drawbridge.
If you’re interested in participating but the scheduled times don’t work for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Call the Visitor Center at 771-208-1555 or email us prior to your arrival, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request for a different tour time.
Reservation or Registration: No
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