Presentation of the Rock Creek Civil War Round Table: "Civil War Bits and Pieces"

Sat · Sep 5·Fort Stevens Park is located at 6001 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20011

Walk the ground where soldiers fought in the sweltering summer of 1864, when Georgia Avenue, then the Seventh Street Road, became a Civil War front line. Along the way, explore the harsh realities Civil War soldiers faced -- exhaustion, fear, heat, hunger, and the uncertainty of survival. Each participant will carry th…

Sat · Sep 5·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

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Fri · Sep 4·Civil War Defenses of Washington

Join a ranger for a 30-minute, family-friendly walk through Fort Stevens and discover the stories of the civilians that owned the land that the forts were built on. Learn who these civilians were and how the war affected them. What was life like for civilians in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War? What was it like…

Fri · Sep 4·Fort Stevens is situated along 13th Street, Quackenbos Street NW, and Rittenhouse Street NW. · Washington

What was it like to stand inside Fort Stevens as Confederate forces threatened Washington, D.C.? Join a park ranger for a fascinating journey into the only Civil War battle fought in the nation's capital. Explore the fort's defenses, discover how soldiers prepared for battle, and hear stories of the troops who helped p…

Fri · Sep 4·1913 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20009

Join a National Park Service ranger for a chat about the Major General George B. McClellan Statue. Learn about wh o Major General George B. McClellan was and what he did during the American Civil War. You will be able to learn about the cost, dedication, and the sculptor.