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Special Event
Event
Fort Tour- Black History Month
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.712617, -77.033172
Tours begin at the Visitor Center
Repeating Event
Days:
Every week on Sunday and Saturday
Dates:
February 03, 2024 to February 25, 2024
Time:
2:00 PM
Duration:
45 minutes
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Description
Commemorate Black History Month with a special Ranger-guided tour of Fort Washington that specifically examines the role of African Americans in the fort’s history. Examine the enslavement of people on the Digges’ plantation and the use of their labor in the construction of the fort, consider the importance of freedom seekers during the War of 1812 and the American Civil War, and appreciate the rise of African Americans in the US Army during the 19th and 20th centuries.