four Fife and Drum Musicians standing in a line with the fort wall in the background

Fort Washington Revolution to Evolution

Fort Washington Park

  • Aug 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Free

Originally a day to commemorate the burning of Fort Warburton in August of 1814, it has been expanded to include the Revolutionary War history. Learn about over 200 years of Fort Washington’s history from its start at Digges Point to Fort Warburton and beyond. Experience Fort Washington come to life with living history and history pop-ups for all ages. Live musical performances from the Fort McHenry Guard and Ships’ Company Chantey men.

The schedule of events can be found below:

1:30pm: Artillery Firing

2:00pm: Special Talk: Thomas Digges, Traitor or Patriot

2:30pm: School of the Soldier

2:45pm: Fife and Drum Music by the Fort McHenry Guard

3:00pm: School of the Soldier

3:30pm: Fife and Drum Music by the Fort McHenry Guard

4:00pm: School of the Soldier

4:30pm: Fife and Drum Music by the Fort McHenry Guard

5:00pm: Artillery Firing

6:00pm: Performance by Ship's Company Chantey Men

Crafting table available from 1pm to 5pm

Junior Ranger Table available from 1pm to 5pm.

 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 38.711111, -77.034701

Schedule

Date:

Aug 22, 2026

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

6 hours

Contact Information

Cryss Kosasih
771-208-1555
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Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History
  • Partner Program
  • Talk
  • Volunteer Event
Tags: living history, fort washington , maryland history, revolutionary war, 250th anniversary, america 250