Stories in Stone: Monuments at Battleground National Cemetery
Join a park 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.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Battleground National Cemetery is located at 6625 Georgia Avenue NW in Washington, DC.
Latitude and Longitude 38.970736, -77.026885
Schedule
Days:
Every week on Sunday and Saturday
Dates:
May 02, 2026 to May 31, 2026
Time:
10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Contact Information
Bryan Cheeseboro
202-604-1673
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Event Type
- Talk
Tags:
american civil war, battleground national cemetery, battle of fort stevens, freedom 250