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From Washerwomen to WACs: Women’s History at Fort Washington
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Free.Location:
Fort Washington Park 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744Repeating Event
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Pop-up exhibit from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., where guests can chat with Park Rangers and see replicas of WWII laundry supplies and footlockers used by the WACs. From 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. guests have the opportunity to go on a guided tour of the historic Fort Washington.
Description
Learn about the history of the US Army from a woman’s perspective during the “From Washerwomen to Women’s Army Corps (WACs)” event at Fort Washington Park. From Washerwomen to WACs begins with a pop-up from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. where guests can interact with Park Rangers and get a firsthand look into what laundry supplies and footlockers used by the WACs looked like during World War II. From 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. guests have the opportunity to go on a guided tour of the historic Fort Washington that will highlight the role of women in Fort Washington’s History.
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