Colleen M.
6/12/2008
In addition to the museum at Fort Ward there is also the park. And it is a nifty little park. There are rifle trenches and bombproofs and historical stuff like that going on. Then there are...
Fort Ward Museum
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4301 W Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22304
Fort Ward Museum is a well-preserved historic site that highlights the role of Alexandria, Virginia, during the American Civil War. It offers educational programs, exhibits on Civil War topics, and an insight into the lives of soldiers and civilians within the Defenses of Washington.
The museum features over 2,000 collection items from the Civil War era and includes a reconstructed fort and various historical artifacts. Visitors can learn about the history of the fort, Alexandria's wartime experiences, and explore the fascinating archaeology of the post-Civil War African American community.
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Amber Z.
9/18/2018
I love walking and running here in the mornings. Very safe, always pleasant experience and bonus is the bathrooms are open and clean! The parking lot also feels very secure to leave a car here...
Amy S.
2/4/2010
I was not too keen at first to be taking a group of 50 odd 8th graders to see a fort. And neither were they. I was presently surprised! While there isn't much left of the fort walls themselves,...
Gayle G.
12/24/2006
Fort Ward was one of the many forts that protected D.C. during the Civil War. Accordingly, the on the grounds is a Civil War library as well as a museum that offers changing exhibits about the...
Chris W.
11/20/2013
Great place with good history of the DC area during the Civil War era. Nice touch with the park!
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