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Special Event
Event
From Washerwomen to WACs: Women's History at Fort Washington
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.711301, -77.033991
This program takes place within the old fort.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
4 hours
Type of Event
Living History
Description
Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the history of the US Army at Fort Washington from a woman’s perspective. Get a close look at Civil War-era laundry supplies and a footlocker from a Women’s Army Corps member during World War II. Talk with staff and volunteers about the role of women in the Army from the American Revolution onward!