CANCELLED: Civil War Artillery Day at Fort Ward – September 27

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CANCELLED - Due to the inclement weather forecast for tomorrow, this Artillery Day outdoor program at Fort Ward has been cancelled. Historic Alexandria regrets that it has to cancel this weather dependent event. 

Fore more information about Fort Ward Museum and Historic site, visit Fortward.org.

Civil War Artillery Day at Fort Ward – September 27

Learn about the role and equipment of Civil War artillerymen in the Defenses of Washington on Saturday, September 27, when Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site presents Civil War Artillery Day. This free, living history program is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will appeal to Civil War enthusiasts of all ages. The event is weather dependent.

Civil War Artillery Day

Reenactors from the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery—a Union regiment stationed at Fort Ward during the Civil War—will interpret the duties and daily life of artillerymen who manned the Defenses of Washington. The program will feature equipment and camp life displays, and cannon firing demonstrations.

Fort Ward is the best preserved of the remaining Union forts in the extensive defense system known as the Defenses of Washington. Fort Ward is located at 4301 West Braddock Road in the west end of the City of Alexandria. 

For more information, call the Museum at 703.746.4848 or visit Fortward.org.

About the Office of Historic Alexandria 

The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nicole Quinn at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711. 

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-3960.