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Special Event
Event
Fort Stevens Day
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.964531, -77.029125
Fort Stevens Park is along Quakenbos Street near the intersection with 13th Street NW.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
5 hours
Type of Event
Living History
Partner Program
Talk
Description
The Alliance to Preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington, in cooperation with the National Park Service, will host the 161st anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Fort Stevens on July 12 from 10 am to 3 pm. This special event will feature historians, storytellers, and a keynote address by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Cooling, III. There will also be activities for the whole family, including living history demonstrations, live music, 19th-century children's games and crafts, history talks, and a guided walk from Fort Stevens to Battleground National Cemetery.
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
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