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Special Event

Event

From Washerwomen to WACs: Women's History at Fort Washington

Fort Washington Park

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Type of Event

Guided Tour
Living History

Description

 

From Washerwomen to WACs: Women’s History at Fort Washington

Discover the untold stories of the women who shaped Fort Washington from the early 1800s through World War II. This immersive program highlights the labor, resilience, and service of the fort’s laundresses—first recorded here in 1835—and the women of the Women’s Army Corps who arrived in 1943 to support the Adjutant General’s School. Visitors can explore hands‑on displays including historic laundry equipment and a WWII WAC trunk, engage with costumed interpreters, and join guided Women’s History Tours at 11 am and 2 pm. This program brings to life the women whose essential contributions are too often forgotten, inviting visitors to experience Fort Washington through their eyes.
 

 

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

Three women in historical military and period clothing stand on grass in front of a large red brick
Three women in historical military and period clothing stand on grass in front of a large red brick
Two WACs and a Washerwoman
NPS Photo
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