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Holding the High Ground: Fort Reno in War and Peace
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Free. Free and open to the publicLocation: LAT/LONG: 38.951130, -77.076540
Fort Reno Park: 4000 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC 20016
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1.5 hour guided-hike
Description
Join the Civil War Defenses of Washington and the Tenleytown Historical Society at Fort Reno Park.
The guided-tour will explore the historic landscape on the grounds where the largest fortification north of the Potomac River once stood during the American Civil War. The program will also include a discussion about the post-war Reno City community, urban development, and the establishment of Fort Reno Park.
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2019 (Rain date: July 15th)
Time: 10am-11:30am
Place: Fort Reno Park (Tenleytown) – meet at bandstand, accessed from Chesapeake Street
Address: 4000 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC 20016
Metro: Red Line to Tenleytown. Walk east on Albemarle Street to left on 40th (Wilson High School), cross Chesapeake and bandstand will be visible on Fort Reno grounds.
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Regimental History of the 113th New York Volunteer Infantry